Sturdy Girl
Join Jess Heiss, body image and performance coach, for conversations around body image, self-confidence and resilience (both mental and physical). Learn how to stop letting your appearance hold you back from living the big, rad life that you deserve.
Podcasting since 2023 • 71 episodes
Sturdy Girl
Latest Episodes
70. Busy Isn’t a Badge: How to Stay Sturdy When Life Gets Full
You don’t need more discipline — you need better entry points.In this episode, we talk about what it means to stay sturdy when life gets full — and why lowering the barrier to entry matters more than chasing perfect consi...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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13:50
69. Function > Form: Training Your Brain to Notice What Your Body Can Do
What if you stopped judging your body for how it looks — and started appreciating what it can do?This episode explores body functionality appreciation, a research-backed practice that shifts focus from aesthetics to abili...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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16:00
68. What 'I Feel Fat' Really Means
Ever catch yourself saying “I just feel fat”? You’re not alone — and you’re also not actually describing your body.In this episode, Jess breaks down what that phrase really means, why our brains default to body-bashing language,...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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16:27
67. Body Positive Cliches Vs Self-Compassion
Tired of being told to “just love your body”? In this episode, Jess unpacks why body-positive slogans often fall flat — and what the research actually says helps you build a more peaceful, realistic relationship with your body.Y...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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21:04
66. Who’s Talking in There? The Science (and Practice) of Your Inner Voice
Ever catch yourself mid-lift arguing with… yourself? In this episode, Jess digs into the surprisingly powerful science of self-talk — why that inner voice exists, how it shapes your confidence and body image, and three evidence-backed ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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18:53
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