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Ep. 0013: Disordered Eating, Body Politics + Self Defense with Nicole Snell
Meet Nicole Snell - A dynamic international speaker, CEO of Girls Fight Back, the creator of Outdoor Defense and an impeccable ray of Black Girl Magic. She is the self-defense instructor for IMPACT Personal Safety and an adventure leader for Black Girls Trekkin. She has traveled the world speaking to hundreds of groups at colleges, K- 12 schools, corporations and the military on topics including sexual assault and violence prevention, boundaries, personal safety and empowerment. Nicole won a Webby Award in 2020 for hosting the Tastemade Travel video "Self Defense for Female Travelers" where she represented IMPACT Personal Safety. Nicole is a NACP credentialed advocate and has dedicated her life to teaching people how to live a confident, free and empowered life. As an outdoor enthusiast and solo traveler, she's visited 25 countries on 6 continents.
On this episode, Nicole and Latoya explore a series of sensitive areas: Disordered eating, race identity, self defense and sexual assault. Both women talk about their mental and physical relationship with exercise, how to unlearn toxic thought processes about weight and exercise and the stigmas surrounding body image. Nicole weighs out the pros and cons to using weapons and how to prepare your body and mind in life threatening situations.
DISCLAIMER: This episode speaks on eating disorders, sexual assault and physical force. Should you require any additional services, please refer to the references below. If you need immediate help or attention, please contact emergency services as needed. Your life is valuable and always worth being here.
FOLLOW NICOLE SNELL:
Instagram: AdventuresofNik
Instagram: Girls Fight Back
Instagram: Students Fight Back
Twitter: Girls Fight Back
Buy Nicole a Cup of Coffee: Nicole Snell Ko-Fi Account
Facebook: Girls Fight Back
Website: Nicole Snell Website
Linked In: Nicole Snell
Website: Girls Fight Back
REFERENCES:
- HOKA ONE ONE: Take a Hike with Nicole Snell
- Shoutout LA: Meet Nicole Snell: CEO of Girls Fight Back and International Speaker
- Outside Magazine: How to Get the Most Out of Every Hike
- Video - HOKA ONE ONE: Time to Be Limitless with Nicole Snell
- Nicole Snell's Resource List: Directory to services for sexual assault, incest, disordered eating and more
- Tastemade Travel: Self Defense Tips for the Female Traveler
- Eating Recovery Center: Compulsive Eating
- Alliance for Eating Disorders: Anorexia
- Healthline.com: Exercise Bulimia Symptoms, Treatments and More
- National Eating Disorder Association: NEDA
On this episode, Nicole and Latoya explore a series of sensitive areas: Disordered eating, race identity, self defense and sexual assault. Both women talk about their mental and physical relationship with exercise, how to unlearn toxic thought processes about weight and exercise and the stigmas surrounding body image. Nicole weighs out the pros and cons to using weapons and how to prepare your body and mind in life threatening situations.
DISCLAIMER: This episode speaks on eating disorders, sexual assault and physical force. Should you require any additional services, please refer to the references below. If you need immediate help or attention, please contact emergency services as needed. Your life is valuable and always worth being here.
FOLLOW NICOLE SNELL:
Instagram: AdventuresofNik
Instagram: Girls Fight Back
Instagram: Students Fight Back
Twitter: Girls Fight Back
Buy Nicole a Cup of Coffee: Nicole Snell Ko-Fi Account
Facebook: Girls Fight Back
Website: Nicole Snell Website
Linked In: Nicole Snell
Website: Girls Fight Back
REFERENCES:
- HOKA ONE ONE: Take a Hike with Nicole Snell
- Shoutout LA: Meet Nicole Snell: CEO of Girls Fight Back and International Speaker
- Outside Magazine: How to Get the Most Out of Every Hike
- Video - HOKA ONE ONE: Time to Be Limitless with Nicole Snell
- Nicole Snell's Resource List: Directory to services for sexual assault, incest, disordered eating and more
- Tastemade Travel: Self Defense Tips for the Female Traveler
- Eating Recovery Center: Compulsive Eating
- Alliance for Eating Disorders: Anorexia
- Healthline.com: Exercise Bulimia Symptoms, Treatments and More
- National Eating Disorder Association: NEDA
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