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Finding My People: How CrossFit Became My Constant
Lauren Young Lauren Young

Finding My People: How CrossFit Became My Constant

I started CrossFit at 25 for the gains, the PRs, and the aesthetics—but over time, my why changed. Now, it’s about mental health, stress relief, and knowing I’ll never have to “get back into shape” because I never left.

Through every move—to LA, Idaho, Vermont—CrossFit has been my anchor, helping me find community, routine, and people who push me to be better. Now, as a Level 1 Coach, I get to share that same strength with others.

If you’re struggling to find your place, walk into a class, join in, move. You just might find your people.

Read more about my journey & why movement is more than just fitness. 💜🏋️‍♀️ #TheGRLInitiative #FindYourPeople #CrossFit #StrengthInCommunity

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Valentine’s Day, another day to know you’re enough.

Valentine’s Day, another day to know you’re enough.

Valentine’s Day can feel like a lot—whether you're single, in a situationship, or happily in love. But here’s the truth: the only love you truly need is your own. Society pushes the idea that happiness is found in someone else, but you are already whole. Build a life you love, surround yourself with a supportive community, and stop waiting for someone to "get it together." Listen, it took me a long time to figure this one out—I met my partner at 35—but by then, I had already built a life I loved.

So don’t put off your joy. Live fully, embrace your power, and trust that when you’re aligned with your own happiness, the right person will come effortlessly. Love starts with you. 💕

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It’s time to look one another in the eyes again.
Lauren Young Lauren Young

It’s time to look one another in the eyes again.

Discover how Brene Brown's concept of "common enemy intimacy" reveals the dangers of connection built on shared negativity. This blog explores the transformative power of looking one another in the eyes, creating meaningful connections, and rebuilding our communities through empathy, real conversations, and shared humanity. Learn actionable steps to bridge divides and foster genuine relationships in a world that needs connection more than ever.

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Living Life Authentically: Stop Listening to the Machine, Start Listening to Yourself

Living Life Authentically: Stop Listening to the Machine, Start Listening to Yourself

The world will tell you what to wear, what to eat, what to buy, and who to be. But here’s the truth: YOU ARE ENOUGH. 💖

I’ve been there—feeling like I didn’t fit in, like I wasn’t enough. I tried to belong, but it wasn’t me. And you know what? That’s okay. Being outside the group taught me to value myself for who I really am—quirks and all. 🌟

GRL, you don’t need to follow the machine. Follow your instincts. Chase your passions. Be you. And never forget: boundaries are beautiful. 💪

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