45: Ren Jones: Understanding the subtlety of the female experience in the fitness industry

02/09/23 • 42 min

"I think that there's a great missed opportunity for trainers, professionals, nutritionists, and coaches to step down off of Mount Olympus and mingle with the mortals."
Ren Jones was raised in a multi-generational female household and heard all the conversations that young men don't usually get exposed to. He learned that there was a cloud of shame associated with menopause and how it was seen historically.

He experienced a powerful reminder of his own mortality when he lost his brother, sister and mother to heart disease, drinking & driving, and cardiovascular issues respectively.
This tragedy led Ren to pursue a career in fitness and wellness, and with it, the realisation of the lack of information available for women's health in comparison to that for men, and hand in hand with that, a lack of empathy.
As a result, Ren dedicated himself to learning the language, reading books, and listening to his mentor's advice on cultural humility in order to understand and empathise with the life he could never live. A women's life.
With an open heart and a dedication to understanding, Ren has since been able to better comprehend the subtlety of the female experience and help others do the same.
In this episode you will learn:
1. Why Ren took a deep dive into the lack of research and resources available to women, now coaching male trainers on their need for more education and understanding of the complexities of women's health.

2. The Power of Human Connection: the impact of sharing one's story and understanding the importance of cultural humility when working with women.
3. The Historical Significance of Menopause: examining how the patriarchy has viewed menopause historically and its influence on the perception of the issue today.
Ren Jones is an online trainer and advocates for women's health, based in North Carolina. He is passionate about educating male trainers on the complexities of training women and creating a more inclusive fitness and wellness industry.
Links:
Ren's Website
Ren on Instagram
Ren on Facebook
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02/09/23 • 42 min

Dear Menopause - 45: Ren Jones: Understanding the subtlety of the female experience in the fitness industry

Transcript

[00:02] Sonya: My name is Sonya Lovell, and I am obsessed with helping women navigate the magical, messy, and, let's be honest, more hysterical moments of this thing called menopause. I'm a personal trainer and breast cancer survivor turned menopause coach. I help women understand what's going on, why, and what they can do to navigate the menopausal trail transition. This is the Dare Menopause podcast.
[00:31] Sonya: I am so excited to meet you.
[00:36] Ren: It's an act of serendipity.

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