In today’s episode, Jessie sits down with researcher, personal trainer, and author, Martha Munroe. Together, we discuss Martha’s journey into fitness, body image in the experience of having a body in this society, and how to have a better relationship with exercise in 2026 (and beyond, honestly).
Ready to confidently step into the new year? This one’s for you!
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Show Notes
0:55 - Jessie’s got space for in-person clients in Kingston, Ontario!
1:48 - Jessie introduces our special guest and what we are talking about today
3:14 - Martha shares where she was in her career when she chose to work with Jessie for her postnatal fitness certification, and where it has taken her since
13:18 - Jessie and Martha discuss body image in the experience of having a body in this society
16:12 - Martha recalls what her relationship to her body was like before her pregnancy experience
22:42 - Jessie and Martha discuss how difficult it is to not give into society’s messaging about bodies and body changes, even as folks who work in and teach body neutrality and positivity in their work
31:40 - Martha shares how her expertise and profession in body diversity affect how she parents her daughter
34:08 - Martha shares advise for folks who are starting to look at body and fitness goals as new year resolutions
35:57 - Martha divulges where you can find her book and connect with her online
36:48 - Jessie wraps up the episode