Meet Gemma Jones, a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach from Bristol and life long friend of mine! On this episode we delve into many topics:

- Gemma talks about how she went from hating sport at school, to discovering her love of fitness and becoming a Personal Trainer.

- Female friendships and how we have found more authentic friendships since embarking on a self-development journey

- Confidence themes that have been more difficult, with Gemma sharing her block around posting on social media for her Business and showing up as herself, fears around saying the wrong thing, being judged, and lacking confidence.

- The fear of 'being seen' on social media and how it can feel vulnerable.

- Perceptions of 'coaches'

- Gemma talked about losing her Dad, friend and Grandad in close succession and how that was ungrounding and the worst time of her life. We discussed grief and the impact it can have on your confidence, impacting our sense of self.

- How Gemma's level of empathy has meant she's become a successful PT, providing a safe space for her clients.

- Limiting beliefs we can create around fitness and sport that as women we have been fed growing up about what we can and cannot do.

- Gemma's shares some confidence tips for those on a Confidence journey.

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