The Stripped Podcast

TSP #31 - HYROX didn’t change my body. It changed my relationship to it.

If you’ve been seeing HYROX everywhere and thinking “why are people so obsessed?”…same. From the outside it can look a little cult-like: running, SkiErg, sled push/pull, wall balls… paying money to suffer. But once you’re in it, it makes perfect sense. In this episode, I’m sharing my first HYROX experience (mixed doubles in Hong Kong) not as a fitness expert (clearly!) , but as a woman who said yes to something that scared and excited her… and got two unexpected outcomes that were so worth it. In this episode, we talk about: * Why HYROX is everywhere * How a 12-week training block creates real momentum * The mindset shift from training to “shrink” → training to get stronger * The masculine energy that is serving us well (yes even a a feminine embodiment coach I do honor the masculine! Of course. We need it!) * Race-day adrenaline (and why recovery deserves a plan too) * The two unexpected highlight * What it made me realized about my body A reflection question: What’s one thing you’ve been quietly wanting to do… but you keep telling yourself “I’m not that kind of person”? If you want to talk: DM me on Instagram with one sentence…. tell me what your “not for me” thing is.https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/] Work with me: If you want support to break a pattern, rebuild self-trust, and start living like you’re at the center of your own life, message me and we’ll see what support fits. https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/] or joelle@thesensescompany.com [joelle@thesensescompany.com] Or visit: https://thesensescompany.com to learn more. If you enjoyed the episode: Please leave a 5-star rating + a review. It helps more people find the show. Thank you!

TSP #30 - Stop shaming skinny people

If we’re anti-body-shaming, we don’t get to pick which bodies deserve protection. In this episode, I name what skinny-shaming actually looks like, why “real body” rhetoric can quietly recreate the same hierarchy, and how to step out of the body-war mindset, so you can come back to something simpler: your body is a home, not a public debate. Reflection Question:   Where have you been tempted to “rank” bodies (including your own), and what would it feel like to step out of that hierarchy today? Connect with Joelle:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/]  Website: https://thesensescompany.com/ [https://thesensescompany.com/]  Free resource: https://joelle-smaniotto.mykajabi.com/comebacktoyou [https://joelle-smaniotto.mykajabi.com/comebacktoyou]

TSP #29 - Why you hide (and how to start showing up)

You've accomplished incredible things... so why does it feel wrong to say it out loud? In this episode, I'm talking about cultural conditioning, fear of visibility, and the deep reasons so many women hide their wins. I'll share my own story of reluctance (French suspicion, Japanese humility, Jewish superstition, quite the combo), but more importantly, I'll give you tools to start claiming your success without shame. If you've been downplaying, deflecting, or hiding what you've built, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: * You're not broken for hiding your wins, there are deep cultural and personal reasons why visibility feels dangerous * Humility is beautiful, but hiding is self-abandonment * Staying invisible doesn't keep you safe; it keeps you stuck * Claiming your success isn't bragging, it's showing others what's possible * 5 practical tools to start owning your wins without guilt Tools Shared in This Episode: 1. Name the conditioning: Identify the messages you inherited about success 2. Reframe claiming wins as permission-giving, not bragging 3. Practice visibility in safe spaces before going big 4. Ask yourself: Who am I serving by staying small? 5. Separate performing from owning: you're not proving, you're stating Reflection Question: What's one win you've been hiding? And what would it feel like to finally claim it? Related post: * https://thesensescompany.com/blog/why-it-feels-wrong-to-claim-your-wins-and-how-to-start-owning-your-success/ Connect with Joelle: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/ * Website: https://thesensescompany.com * Work with Joelle: https://thesensescompany.com/coaching/

TSP #28 - [Confidence interview series] "From performance to power: Embodied confidence at midlife" ft. Cheryl Miles, Media & Wellness Coach | Speaker & Emcee

How do you build true, embodied confidence that lasts a lifetime… especially during major life transitions? In this deeply personal episode, host Joelle Smaniotto welcomes Cheryl Miles, (former) radio host, emcee, author, and entrepreneur, for a powerful conversation that shatters the illusion of "performative confidence." Cheryl opens up about the disconnect she felt for years between her public persona and her private struggles with self-worth, toxic relationships, and shame. Together, they explore: • The crucial difference between performative confidence (a skill) and embodied confidence (a state of being). • How to find strength and purpose in life’s challenges, including perimenopause, which Cheryl reframes as "Perimenopower." • Why being comfortable with your discomfort is the real key to self-assurance. • The journey of integrating all parts of yourself: past, present, and “shadow", to step into your most authentic power. This is a must-listen for any woman navigating career shifts, midlife changes, or simply seeking to feel genuinely whole and confident from the inside out. Follow Joelle: [https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/] Connect with Cheryl Miles: [https://www.instagram.com/cherylmiles_/ [https://www.instagram.com/cherylmiles_/] ] Subscribe to The Stripped Podcast for more conversations on feminine embodiment and confidence.  #Confidence #FeminineEmbodiment #Midlife #Perimenopause #PersonalGrowth #Podcast #Authenticity #WomenInBusiness

TSP #27 - [Confidence interview series] "Bringing out what is already within you" ft. Deb & Nic from Dressing The Woman

Have you ever looked at someone’s effortless style and felt it was about more than just clothes? Or have you struggled to feel truly confident and "at home" in your own skin, no matter what you achieve? In this deeply personal episode, I'm joined by Deb & Nic from "Dressing the Woman." We have a powerful conversation that reveals how your personal style is a direct pathway to unlocking your core confidence. This isn't about fashion trends... it's about using what you wear as a tool to amplify who you already are. You’ll learn: * The real reason style builds confidence: It’s not about looking good for others, but about creating an external match for your internal self. * Nic’s pivotal corporate story: How a shocking performance review became a defining moment to embrace her innate gifts of empathy and grace, and why "faking it till you make it" is a draining myth. * Deb’s journey of self-reliance: How a career filled with rejection as a creative forced her to build an unshakable sense of self-worth that is entirely her own. * The powerful mantra that guides their work: “Let us bring out what is already within you,” and how they help women crystallize their essence into a tangible style. * Why clothes have "emotional power": How the shape, fabric, and fit of what you wear can either contradict or amplify your energy and how people perceive you. If you're ready to feel more grounded, fearless, and completely comfortable in your own skin, this conversation is your invitation to see your style AND yourself in a whole new light. Mentioned in the episode: Ready to explore 1:1 coaching to build your authentic confidence? Book a free 30-min Discovery Call with me here: https://calendly.com/smaniottojoelle/confidence-free-connection-call-with-joelle-30-min [https://calendly.com/smaniottojoelle/confidence-free-connection-call-with-joelle-30-min]    Connect with Deb & Nic:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dressingthewoman/ [https://www.instagram.com/dressingthewoman/]Website: https://dtwtraining.my.canva.site/dtw-services?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae1FWksmoO7ezCQv_tkwIDiyGc8z9K1oxoD-GinehX37FcL2--lwT_xavUScg_aem_TvfPa2g8dDn6K1JZRmDJIg [https://dtwtraining.my.canva.site/dtw-services?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae1FWksmoO7ezCQv_tkwIDiyGc8z9K1oxoD-GinehX37FcL2--lwT_xavUScg_aem_TvfPa2g8dDn6K1JZRmDJIg] Follow the Show to never miss an episode on living and leading with more confidence, authenticity, and ease. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/ [https://www.instagram.com/joelle.smaniotto/%E2%81%A0]Website: https://thesensescompany.com [https://thesensescompany.com/] #confidence #personalstyle #authenticself #dressingthewoman #feminineleadership #selfworth #embodiment #authenticity #podcast