Hit Record Even When Body Image Gets You Down with Athena Concannon

10/08/24 • 27 min

Certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, Athena Concannon, gets real about her personal struggles with body image while being on video. Shirlee and Athena explore the complex relationship between body image and camera confidence. Specializing in fitness and nutrition for women over 35, Athena shares her journey through postpartum body changes and the mindset shifts that helped her overcome self-doubt and show up confidently on screen. This conversation is full of powerful insights and practical advice for anyone grappling with their appearance in front of the camera.
Keywords:
body image, confidence, fitness, nutrition, postpartum, women over 35, self-care, body positivity, strength training, hormonal changes
Key Takeaways:

•The Reality of Postpartum Body Changes: Athena opens up about the differences between her first and second pregnancies and how her body image was affected.

•How to Show Up Confidently on Camera, Even When You Don’t Love What You See in the Mirror: Learn the mindset shifts and strategies Athena used to tackle imposter syndrome and negative self-talk.

•The Power of Body Neutrality: Athena explains how focusing on body neutrality, rather than body positivity, can be a more realistic and empowering approach for many women.

•Practical Fitness Tips: From strength training to habit stacking, Athena shares accessible tips for women juggling careers, motherhood, and fitness.

•How to Navigate Hormonal Changes in Midlife: Learn how to work with your body, not against it, to feel stronger and more confident as you age.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, thought leader, or service-based business owner who struggles with body image, this episode is packed with actionable advice on how to show up authentically on camera—without waiting for “perfection.”

Connect with Athena:

•Instagram: @AthenaConcannon

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•The Reality of Postpartum Body Changes: Athena opens up about the differences between her first and second pregnancies and how her body image was affected.

•The Power of Body Neutrality: Athena explains how focusing on body neutrality, rather than body positivity, can be a more realistic and empowering approach for many women.

•Practical Fitness Tips: From strength training to habit stacking, Athena shares accessible tips for women juggling careers, motherhood, and fitness.

•How to Navigate Hormonal Changes in Midlife: Learn how to work with your body, not against it, to feel stronger and more confident as you age.

Connect with Athena:

•Instagram: @AthenaConcannon

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Speak and Sound Like a Pro with Broadcast Voice Coach Susan Murphy

Shirlee dives deep into the power of voice with special guest Susan Murphy, a seasoned broadcast voice coach with over 40 years of experience in TV and radio. Susan has worked with a wide range of professionals, from journalists to CEOs, helping them harness the full potential of their voice to communicate more effectively. Whether you’re a business owner, a thought leader, or simply someone looking to improve your communication skills, this episode is packed with invaluable advice to help you unlock your authentic voice.
Keywords
voice coaching, authentic voice, improve communication skills, confident communication, breath control for speaking, storytelling techniques, effective presentation skills, vocal impact, engage your audience, public speaking tips
Takeaways
•Master Your Authentic Voice: Discover why finding your natural pitch is key to keeping people engaged and how it helps you connect on a deeper level.

•Eliminate Filler Words: Learn practical strategies for reducing “um” and “uh” in your speech with simple adjustments like intentional pauses.

•Breathe for Impact: Find out how breath control and proper use of pauses can make your voice sound more powerful and authoritative.

•Adapt Your Voice for Any Medium: Whether on stage or on social media, your voice matters. Learn how to adjust your style to connect with different audiences.
Links
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Your Growth on Video Will Be Slow. And That's a Good Thing

Summary:
Imagine if you had overnight success with one viral video. Would you know how to handle it? In this episode, Shirlee argues for slow, steady growth and why the hard work that comes with it is key to building long-lasting success. Resilience, mastery, and relationship building are essential to this process. If gaining visibility feels like a grind, tune in to reframe your mindset and understand the value in the effort you’re putting in.

Keywords:
Slow growth, visibility journey, hard work, camera confidence, personal growth, entrepreneurship, business visibility, resilience, relationship building, mastery, sustainable success, process over outcome, personal development, media visibility, video storytelling.

Key Takeaways:
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2.Hard Work Leads to Mastery: Consistent effort leads to mastering your craft, which lays the foundation for enduring success.

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4.The Process is the Reward: Each step of the journey shapes you, refines your skills, and builds confidence.

5.Success Isn’t Overnight: True success is slow and deliberate—embrace the process as it moves you closer to your goals.

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Camera Confident with Shirlee Engel - Hit Record Even When Body Image Gets You Down with Athena Concannon

Transcript

Shirlee Engel (00:21.788)
Hello and welcome to the Camera Confident podcast. I am so excited about this episode because I'm gonna be speaking to my friend, fitness and nutrition coach, Athena Concanon. And Athena has such an amazing story for us today, which is really about body image and how we balance body image with the need to be on camera even when we're not too keen about doing it. Because Athena, let's just say, they say the camera adds 10 pounds.
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