#23 Swords, strength and self-belief: The origin story of a sword-weilding weightlifter
From Faerie Fire · 01:13:35
Show by Dan Jeffs
#23 Swords, strength and self-belief: The origin story of a sword-weilding weightlifterKnown online as Lady Katherine, joins the Faerie Fire Podcast for a candid conversation about strength, self-belief, and bringing fantasy into everyday life.From childhood gymnastics to competitive Olympic weightlifting, Kate shares how her athletic background evolved into personal training, fantasy-inspired fitness, and sword yoga. Along the way, she opens up about anxiety, ADHD, body image, and learning to show up online despite the fear of being judged.This isn’t just a conversation about lifting heavier. It’s about valuing what your body can do, refusing to make yourself smaller, and building a life around the things you genuinely love—even when they don’t fit neatly into one category.From gymnast to weightlifter: How Kate found Olympic lifting and why coaching made a difference.Ambition alongside anxiety: Her experience navigating mental health while pursuing demanding goals.Capability over appearance: Shifting the focus from aesthetics to strength, movement, and long-term independence.Finding confidence: Learning to take up space without needing everyone’s approval.Fantasy meets fitness: Discovering sword yoga and incorporating playful movement into her training and coaching.Turning passion into a business: Navigating pricing, self-worth, and the vulnerability of selling something personal.Showing up online: Handling criticism, keeping content simple, and taking action before you feel completely ready.Getting through the messy middle: Why community, consistency, and solid fundamentals matter more than waiting for motivation.Plus, Dan and Kate talk rescue dogs, tattoos, Sarah J. Maas, and why you’re allowed to “multiclass” in real life.You don’t have to choose between being strong, imaginative, disciplined, and playful. Find something you love, seek guidance, and keep showing up. Your interests might be the very things that make your work worth sharing.Find @ladykatherine18 on Instagram for fantasy-inspired fitness, sword yoga, and her Muscle Maidens community.A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City by Sarah J. MaasDragon Girls by Maddy MaraEnjoyed the conversation? Follow the Faerie Fire Podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone ready to build their real-life strength stat.Content note: Explicit language and discussions of anxiety, ADHD, and body image. Personal experiences shared are not individual medical or mental health advice.
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