An Honest Conversation On Self-Worth, Mental Health, And Body Positivity with Jo Encarnacion
Release Date: 10/28/2019
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info_outlineJo Encarnacion is a women’s health and lifestyle coach who has dared to lead hundreds of women down a path of radical self acceptance, gaining her recognition by being named one of the top 20 Health + Wellness Role Models by Arrianna Huffington. She has partnered with some of the most prestigious brands in the world such as Nike, Adidas, Puma, Underarmour, Soulcycle and countless others. Additionally, she has been featured in countless publications such as Refinery 29, Glamour Magazine, Teen Vogue, and many many more.
However the limelight did not begin so bright. After growing up in an immigrant family, Jo started out as a hairstylist & early mother at 21 where she struggled with depression, anxiety, and hating her own self image which quickly turned to self destruction. In 2013 she started her fitness journey and with the #gofitjo she shared the raw side of wellbeing from topics like eating healthy, juggling a demanding creative lifestyle while balancing modern day motherhood, overcoming depression, and facing body image issues. Her hashtag quickly turned into a movement with a huge following and now @gofitjo is all about empowering women to cultivate inner strength and uncover their raw, real, authentic selves in the fitness industry that is dominated by aesthetic and physical appearance.
So on todays show Jo and I are diving deep into the conversation of self-worth, body diversity, body positivity, and mental health. Jo shares all about her story of reclaiming her life, her story, and her message after walking through years of battling body image and mental health issues. She also speaks to where she is at today and offers some inspiring words of advice and wisdom to those who need a little inspiration.
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