3 Things the Gym Taught Me About Making Music

“Working out takes dedication, discipline, and patience, just like your dreams

In this episode of The Modern Frida, Jenn shares her personal fitness journey and explores the connection between music and fitness.

 She discusses the obstacles that suppressed her dreams for over a decade until she reclaimed her voice and fully committed to her passion for music. She draws parallels between her fitness journey and her approach to art, emphasizing the importance of intentionality and structured planning.

Listen in to learn the importance of balance and consistency in both fitness and creative pursuits to avoid burnout. You will also learn how to embrace discomfort and imperfection in the learning process and show up even on imperfect days.

Chapters

• 1:42 Jenn reflects on childhood struggles with anxiety in sports and shares her first unstructured gym experience at 18.
• 6:38 Discovering weightlifting, and her well-planned return to the gym.
• 16:23 Recounting the moment of receiving an unexpected gift and reflecting on memories that shaped her love for music
• 22:16 Jenn explains the importance of an intentional and structured planned
• 27:14 How every experience, even mistakes, can bring you closer to your goals
• 31:30 How to manage expectations and understand that sometimes less is more, especially when juggling multiple responsibilities.
• 33:22 How long-term sustainability is more important than short-term results.
• 36:51 The importance of learning to show up even on imperfect days
• 40:49 How embracing discomfort and imperfection will get you far in achieving your goals
• 43:18 The importance of flexibility