Movement has been one of the most important aspects of my self-care practice for as long as I can remember… but there was also a time where I used it as a weapon against myself.  Today’s guest, my own personal trainer, owner of the massively successful AG Fitness, professional dancer + trainer to Olympians, Angela Garcia has cultivated a lifestyle and a culture around helping us make the shift from exercise as a weapon to exercise as a life-long dedication practice to our bodies.  Sessions with Angela are like workout for the soul, and I’m so excited to share her wisdom, generosity and refreshing perspective with you today in hopes that it helps you find what lights you up and gets you moving that sweet body of yours as well.  In This Episode You’ll Learn:  Today’s guest, Angela Garcia [ :45 ] Angela’s story and how she became the woman that she is today [ 4:30 ] Why AG Fitness has no mirrors [ 9:36 ] What the “affective filter” means and how it works [ 11:55 ] How to create a lifetime exercise habit that supports YOU [ 15:20 ] The shape of a woman’s body and what doesn’t need to change [ 17:49 ] What it means to have a life-long dedication to your body [ 23:15 ] What training Olympians is like and how it differs from her everyday training [ 25:51 ] How to move from “Can I do this?” to “I think I can.” [ 30:25 ] How Angela’s principles in her work translates to how she mothers [ 32:37 ] Mindsets that can throw us off track when striving for excellence [ 34:00 ] Where Angela gets her inspiration from [ 40:05 ] Tips to create and commit to a regular exercise practice (and how it helps our businesses) [ 42:30 ] Soul Shifting Quotes: “So many businesses are created when someone finds something missing, and decides to create it themselves.”  “Movement was a way I could express myself in a way I was never able to do before.”  “So much potential lies in the tiny little nugget of “what if”.”  “Find something that you love to do- that moves you on deeper levels than just physical.”  “If you’re going to want to progress in an area of your life, you’re going to need to be consistent.”  “Nothing is going to make you feel better than serving others with the talent you’ve been given.”  Links Mentioned:  Learn my  7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients  Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts  The Revenge of Analog by David Sax The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Learn more about Angela and AG Fitness at agfitness.net and be sure to follow her on Instagram: @agfitnessnh Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom  Did you hear something you loved here today?!  Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes Listen on Spotify