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Lauren is on a mission to bring inclusivity and empathy to the forefront of fitness and health. She co-owns and operates Achieve Fitness in Boston with her husband, Jason, where they work daily to fulfill that mission. Lauren has been a personal trainer and strength coach for over 10 years, and she draws on her own past battle with body dysmorphic disorder to relate to and help others who may be going through similar struggles.\xa0When Lauren's not at the gym, she can be found spending time with her dog, Diesel, playing football, or relaxing on the beach in Cape Cod.\n\xa0\nLauren wrote an article on her experience with Body Dysmorphic Disorder a few months ago and I was just blown away by her honesty and openness with her experience.\xa0I would venture to guess that most women have had body image struggles at one time or another.\xa0In Lauren\u2019s experience, her struggles became pervasive and paralyzing.\xa0\n\xa0\nI found myself able to relate to Lauren\u2019s story in many ways.\xa0If you\u2019ve ever struggled with body image, eating disorders and/or disordered eating, I think you\u2019ll be inspired by Lauren\u2019s journey.\xa0\n\xa0\nListen in to hear Lauren share:\n\xa0\n\nWhat daily life is like with BDD\xa0\n\nHow she was paralyzed by BDD and her weight even though she was never actually overweight\n\nWhy it is so hard for people with BDD and body image struggles to talk openly about it\n\nHow sharing her story was a crucial part of her healing\n\nHer recommendations to other women who are struggling (\u2026and why she doesn\u2019t give advice)\xa0\n\nHow she wants to revolutionize the gym experience for women and marginalized populations\n\n\xa0\n\xa0\nLinks Mentioned:\xa0\nAchieve Fitness website:\xa0www.achievefitnessboston.com\nPersonal website:\xa0www.lauren_pak.com\nFacebook (business):\xa0www.facebook.com/achievefitnessboston\nFacebook (personal):\xa0www.facebook.com/laurenp22\nInstagram (business):\xa0www.instagram.com/achievefitnessboston\nInstagram (personal):\xa0www.instagram.com/laurenpak22\nLauren\u2019s blog post: My Experience with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Depression\nBook: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth\nBook: The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Katharine A. Phillips\nWebsite:\xa0https://bdd.iocdf.org/about-bdd/\xa0(an awesome resource that provides you with professionals as well as groups and programs based on your geographical location.)\nSponsor:\xa0Aaptiv.com\xa0(use code\xa0SMA30\xa0for a free 30 day trial)\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices