Fitness Creator and mental health advocate Whitney Simmons takes the hot seat with Khloé Kardashian in the newly released podcast Khloé in Wonder Land on June 19. These two adorable and strong women discuss what it means to move beyond the gym into the sphere of mental health. The possibility for women to view their bodies as subjects, rather than objects, how to handle the inevitable negative comments on social media, and what it really means to crawl out from the depths of darkness on the hardest of days.
Learn to re-frame your view of your body and truly love yourself from the inside out
During this week's podcast, Whitney Simmons asks the important question: Why do you work out? This articulate woman discusses the importance of viewing your workout as a time to strengthen your body, rather than shrink it. This fitness guru resonates with Khloé's own journey from feeling chubby to loving and needing her workouts. Going to the gym, your yoga class, or out for a walk should be done out of a sense of self-love, because you know it improves your physical and mental health, rather than as a simple means of weight loss. As the conversation ebbs and flows, you can see the support and love that both women offer each other, and even us, the viewer. The take-away: your body is the place where you live, and it matters more how it feels than how it looks to the outside world!
Negative comments on social media can have devastating effects even for the highest ranking women
In her vulnerability, Whitney Simmons talks about what happened the day she read over 100 comments on social media that all attacked her physical appearance. This beautiful, fit, and ambitious woman tells a story to her host, Khloé, about how dark her thoughts became on that fateful day. Ultimately, the depths of despair posed a real threat to her life until she placed a call to her mother asking for help. This day was the turning point for Simmons, because in finding herself again through therapy, self love, and other means she realized a higher calling in life: to help others find the truth in this saying 'it's a beautiful day to be alive' from her Alive app geared towards helping others find their fitness both physical and mental. Khloé nods along and creates a space on that classic white couch for Whitney to be as vulnerable and truthful as she needs to be. So, what does it really mean to crawl out of the darkness?
It is going to be okay, and you can find a way out of the darkness
Khloé's gaze is loving and maternal as she invites her guest Whitney into some final remarks for anyone who is feeling like they are in the trenches today. Whitney pauses for a moment before answering in this way: "It is going to be okay, and you will find a way out". She also reminds the listener that you are never as alone as you think you are, and if you need help reach out. Both women understand that even the most confident of individuals on the wrong day can melt away by certain negative comments. If you are feeling down today, both women suggest perhaps staying off of social media as one way to filter out the negativity. Khloé is stepping into her true power as a women in her role as host of the 'Khloé in Wonderland' podcast and creating spaces of light, truth, and comfort for women everywhere.
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