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March 28th, 2025

Unlocking Strength, Confidence & Emotional Resilience | Kira Lamb on ANEW Ep 60

Welcome back to the ANEW Body Insight Podcast! In this powerful second half of our conversation with Kira Lamb, we dive even deeper into the transformative power of movement, self-expression, and resilience.
Kira, a certified Pilates instructor, former professional dancer, and licensed massage therapist, shares how Pilates not only strengthens the body but also enhances mental and emotional well-being. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, injury recovery, or feeling stuck in your body, this episode will inspire you to push past your limits and unlock new levels of strength.
🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The Mind-Body Connection – how movement shapes our emotions and mindset
✅ How Pilates enhances mental well-being through breathwork and spinal mobility
✅ The role of the nervous system in Stress relief and why movement is essential
✅ How journaling after Pilates can deepen self-awareness and emotional release
✅ Why self-expression and creativity matter in fitness and personal Growth
✅ The importance of community in movement and healing
✅ What it means to "age powerfully" and stay strong at any stage of life
✅ How Pilates helps you break through self-doubt and unlock your true potential

🔥 Why You Should Watch This Episode:
Movement isn’t just about Exercise—it’s about how you move through life. Do you ever feel held back by fear, self-doubt, or past injuries? Kira shares how consistent movement, discipline, and self-reflection can transform not only your physical strength but also your mental resilience.
She explains how her Pilates practice, combined with self-expression and journaling, helps clients:
💡 Build confidence through small, consistent progress
💡 Feel stronger and more capable in their everyday lives
💡 Reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels empowering, not punishing
💡 Cultivate a growth mindset—where setbacks become opportunities for learning
Kira also shares her personal journey, from performing with some of the biggest names in Entertainment (Missy Elliott, Puff Daddy, Mark Wahlberg, and Gloria Estefan) to overcoming injuries and self-doubt through Pilates.
Whether you’re an athlete, a dancer, a Pilates enthusiast, or simply someone who wants to feel stronger and more in tune with your body, this conversation will leave you inspired and motivated.

🌍 Exploring Pilates History & Building a Community
Kira also discusses the rich history of Joseph Pilates’ original studio and how Pilates has evolved over time. She explains the significance of Jacob’s Pillow, where Pilates trained dancers and developed his revolutionary method.
Plus, she shares details about her Contrology Freak Challenge, an online event designed to bring the Pilates community together, educate practitioners, and celebrate the power of movement.

To get to know more about Kira Lamb here is her social media channels https://kiralamb.com/, https://www.instagram.com/kiraslamb/, https://pilatesology.com/instructor/kira-lamb/, https://www.pilatesanytime.com/instructor-bio/256/Kira-Lamb-Pilates-Teacher
🚀 Take the Next Step in Your Journey!
🔗 Listen to the full episode now – Link in bio!
💡 Tired of dieting? Ready to break free and build a healthy relationship with food? Take the Deprogram Diet Culture course at anew-insight.com and start living diet-free for life!
🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!
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Dr. Supatra Tovar ANEW Body Insight Podcast

Dr. Supatra Tovar is one of the only licensed psychologists in the world who is also a registered dietitian and accredited fitness expert. Dr. Tovar's unique background and integrated specializations allow her to provide holistic mind-body treatment for trauma, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety for children and adults. Dr. Tovar has numerous scholarly and professional presentations at several national conferences on a variety of health topics, including the detection and treatment of disordered eating, dissociation, weightism, and mindfulness interventions for eating disorders. Dr. Tovar earned her doctorate in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and has two master's degrees, a Master of Science in Nutrition and a Master of Arts in Psychology. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Psychological Association. Since founding her first Pilates studio almost twenty years ago, she has been designing exercise and nutrition programs as well as helping clients emotionally and mentally heal.

She created ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness) to inspire and guide a client's journey to improving their relationships with their mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Supatra Tovar authored "Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life" and developed an accompanying online course to address the pervasive and harmful effects of diet culture. Both the book and the course aim to empower individuals by helping them reject unrealistic body standards and restrictive eating practices promoted by society. They provide readers and participants with tools to foster a compassionate, mindful relationship with food and themselves, promoting sustainable health and wellness. Through these resources, Dr. Tovar offers a holistic approach that integrates psychological insights and nutritional education, guiding individuals toward a liberated, informed, and healthful life, free from the cycles of dieting and body dissatisfaction.

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