In this episode fitness influencer, Hayley joins Jessi to continue bridging the gap between health + fitness. Hayley shares her journey from competing, losing her period, feeling anxious around food + exercise to now having balance, exercising from a place of self love + inspiring hundreds to do the same. Together the girls provide tips you can make to improve your relationship with food and body.   In this episode: Hayley shares her journey from competing to balance She shares her ‘aha’ moment where she realized she was not fully living Hayley shares how to slowly begin finding more balance with food + exercise Hayley normalizes the female body; having cellulite, body fat, rolls + stretch marks Hayley shares her view on fitness and setting fitness goals She shares how we need to get to the root of the cause instead of covering it up Hayley shares what the most common struggle that her audience has Jessi shares her struggle with losing her cycle + Hayley shares simple tips on getting it back Hayley shares small changes that can help your health and mindset The image of health that social media portrays vs. actual health Hayley shares how balance has added to her life, reduced her anxiety, allowed for greater appreciation of life, and improved cognitive function Health is as much mental health as it is physical health Hayley shares what she wished someone had told her when she was younger and struggling with food + body   Links: Hayley's Instagram Hayley's Website   Join me for The Food Freedom Online Program. This class is for those who know they want to improve their relationship with food and their body, but are afraid of spiraling out-of-control and want a proven, step-by-step system to go from feeling crazy around food to normal again! You can either live your life at war with your mind or learn to work in sync with it. If you’re ready to work in sync with your mind and evolve your life, welcome to The Dear Body Podcast! Our mission is to help driven women have an easy and effortless relationship with food and unshakeable self-confidence in their own body. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode & learn more about us here!