488: Bridging the Gap: Physical and Mental Health - Laurin Conlin

In this conversation, Laurin Conlin discusses the critical intersection of physical and mental health, particularly in the context of coaching and bodybuilding. She emphasizes the evolution of coaching from rigid dieting to a more flexible approach that incorporates mental health awareness. Laurin highlights the importance of exercise as a therapeutic outlet and the necessity of therapy for everyone, not just those in crisis. The discussion also touches on the need for research into mental health issues within the bodybuilding community and the importance of open dialogue in coaching relationships. Laurin shares insights from her own experiences and the launch of her new podcast, 'Undefined,' where she aims to explore these topics further. Contribute to Laurin’s paper: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qbL3wcoCFrxklo Survey takes ~15 minutes to complete and is open until 13th October 2025 Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:59 Bridging Physical and Mental Health 05:38 The Evolution of Coaching and Mindset 06:54 The Interconnection of Physical and Mental Health 09:42 The Gym as Therapy: A Nuanced Perspective 13:22 Defining Mental Health and Its Importance 16:47 The Role of Therapy in Personal Growth 19:52 The Importance of Therapy for Everyone 22:38 The Need for Long-Term Therapy 26:40 Research on Mental Health in Bodybuilding 38:25 Uncovering Core Beliefs in Health and Fitness 40:15 The Relationship with Food: Coaching vs. Therapy 42:26 Navigating the Nuances of Food Tracking 46:30 The Balance of Structure and Flexibility in Nutrition 49:02 Learning from Counseling: Skills for Coaches 55:21 The Dynamic Nature of Coaching Relationships 01:01:13 Group Therapy vs. Individual Therapy: Navigating Dynamics 01:04:14 Research and Accessibility in Nutrition Science 01:06:03 The Return of the Podcast: Undefined with Lauren Conlin Sponsor: https://onelink.to/mfrevivestronger More from Laurin: https://www.instagram.com/laurinconlin/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com • Europe: https://raskolapparel.eu/ • Canada: https://raskolapparel.ca/ __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://www.massmember.com/a/2147994108/MxeV4T3M JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/offers/ab2q2QSo/checkout Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1uk0lvv6e1rqv __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices