How do you lift yourself up when you feel insecure, anxious and afraid? Listen to Laura 'Biceps' Hoggins as we discuss lifting for empowerment, the journey of fitness we are all on, her journey from "life of the party" to strongman, being controlled by the scales, being strong when your identity changes, knowing that things change and it's important not to fight it, crossfit and what its done for the fitness industry, the power of people, your environment, and lifting weights, and more.

Laura is a legend, find her online @laurabiceps and her book "Lift Yourself"

0:30 An introduction to Laura and her journey to becoming confident in her own skin
4:30 - Chasing thin... why it didn't work.
9:45 - The turning point, caring less about others thoughts.
11 - Key Shifts that made a big impact. Investing in yourself, improve your social circle.
16:53 - Why you should put your phone down.
19:48 - What is fitness ? The many positives of CrossFit & Weightlifting.
28:35 - Your inner circle and how to cope with the knock on effects that change can bring
35:40 Laura’s final note & Top Tip