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EP 37: Alex Sikiniotis (Fitness Mama UK): How to Thrive After Abuse & Negative Circumstances
Season 1, Ep. 37
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This week Amanda is joined by Fitness Mama UK - Alex Sikiniotis. This is a deep dive into what it's like to understand wellness and thrive after various difficult circumstances as well as the mindset and spirituality that helps with the healing process. Alex so openly shares her journey from abuse, religious trauma, an explosive divorce and how she has thrived despite all this (as well as being a single parent) to build her fitness and coaching business which helps to empower and heal other women.
Alex is an incredible advocate for mind/body health, spirituality, mindset and in this conversation she shares so many nuggets of wisdom as well as tips for thriving even when life doesn't go to plan........
TOPICS Include:
- Alex's inspiration for getting into the fitness industry
- Mind/Body Connection
- Learning about your own needs and setting boundaries
- The impact of experiencing childhood abuse, trauma and a strict religious upbringing
- Fundamental principles of Health and Nutrition
- The challenge of being a single parent whilst also learning to looking after yourself and building a business
- Healing from an abusive marriage and explosive divorce
- Steps to recovery including tools for healing and self care
- Accepting responsibility for your life
- Acknowledging anger and negative emotions
- Thriving despite negative circumstances
- Dating in your 40's
- The polarity of masculine and feminine energy
About Alex:
Alexandra Sikiniotis is a holistic PT and mindset coach who specialises in functional training, martial arts, yoga and nutrition. She’s mama to two girls and has single parented for the majority of her parenting journey. Over the last two decades she has sought to empower people by changing the internal narrative, movement and mindfulness.
She has a fitness and coaching business as well as running retreats both in Northern Ireland and Greece.
Connect with Alex:
https://www.instagram.com/fitnessmamauk/
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