On this episode of the Move Your Body Differently podcast, Shaela Daugherty sits down with Laura Lindahl, founder of the True Strength Collective, to discuss her journey from body image struggles to becoming an empowered, faith-driven coach. Laura shares how God redefined her approach to fitness, shifting her focus from aesthetics to honoring the body through Christ-centered fitness.

Topics Covered:

• Laura’s background as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) and Eat to Perform nutrition coach.
• Her personal transformation from using fitness to control her insecurities to using it as a means of glorifying God.
• The development of her True Strength Method: a framework designed to empower women through their identity in Christ, helping them feel strong, capable, and confident.
• How Laura helps women restore their identity, amplify their purpose, and live in loving community through holistic fitness that aligns with their faith.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever struggled with body image, felt overwhelmed by fitness culture, or are looking for a Christ-centered approach to your health and fitness journey.

What You'll Learn:

• How God shifted Laura’s fitness journey: Learn how Laura went from trying to change her body through fitness to finding freedom in letting Christ define her worth, and how that journey led to the creation of the True Strength Collective.
• Breaking the body image idol: Laura opens up about the cultural pressures around body image and how fitness became an idol for her, sharing practical insights on how faith can transform how we view our bodies.
• The importance of rhythms: Discover how Laura builds daily rhythms of gratitude, evening routines, meal prep, and movement that help her stay grounded in both faith and health, and how you can apply these rhythms in your own life.
• Living from a place of abundance in Christ: Shaela and Laura discuss how embracing the freedom Christ offers transforms not just our spiritual lives, but our fitness journeys as well. Instead of living from a place of lack, learn how to live fully in the abundance of Christ.

Key Takeaways:

• Health built on faith, not fear: Shaela and Laura emphasize that building your health and fitness from a biblical perspective is crucial for avoiding the world’s empty promises of happiness through aesthetics. Real strength comes from leaning on Christ, not culture.
• Let go of the outcome: Laura shares how when she and her clients stop obsessing over weight or physical goals and focus on healthy rhythms, the physical results naturally follow. Letting go of control leads to true freedom and lasting change.
• The True Strength Method: Laura explains her REAL framework for women: Restoring identity in Christ, Empowering your body, Amplifying your purpose, and Living in a loving community. This holistic approach is all about aligning your body, mind, and spirit with God’s purpose for your life.

 

Contact Laura:

• Instagram: @laurarealstrength
• Podcast: Her True Strength
• Website: True Strength Collective

 

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