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Jul 22
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The Gym Girl Guilt Trap: Why You're Stuc...

Angel Wallace-Miles
About this episode

You feel guilty for missing a workout. You feel guilty for doing a workout. Guilty for eating the cookie. Guilty for skipping the wine. Guilty for prioritizing yourself—for once.

Sis… enough.


In today’s episode of That Gym Girl Podcast, we’re calling out the toxic guilt loop so many women are stuck in. Whether it came from your childhood, your last relationship, or the pressure to be everything for everyone, this guilt is weighing you down—harder than any barbell. It’s time to flip the script. To let them think what they want. To let you finally go all in on your health.


We’ll talk about:

  • Why guilt is not a requirement for being a good person
  • How to apply Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory to your fitness journey
  • What it means to give yourself permission to show up for you
  • Why your best energy shouldn’t go to people who drain it

This isn’t about being selfish. It’s about being intentional.


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Have the most fabulous day! And make sure to do something for yourself, you deserve it.


With love always,

Angel. Xo


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