How I Escaped From the Toxic and Ugly Life I Was Living In

Let’s be real—aging freaks a lot of people out. But what if getting older is actually your invitation to stop chasing some fake ideal and start feeling damn good in your skin? In this episode, I’m getting raw about the real beauty of aging, how I made peace with my body at 45, and why self-acceptance is the most powerful kind of glow-up.

I’ll share what it took to break free from years of body shame, bulimia, and the pressure to stay young, skinny, and perfect. We’ve been brainwashed to believe our worth is tied to how we look—and I’m calling BS on that. Your body changes, and that’s not a problem—it’s a message. It's asking for different care, more respect, and a hell of a lot more love.

We’ll also talk dance—yep, even if you “can’t dance.” I’ll show you how movement can reconnect you to your body and help you ditch the self-judgment. This isn’t about looking sexy. It’s about feeling free. So if you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start owning every stage of life, press play. Let’s get real.

Connect with Misty: 

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Website: https://www.mistytripoli.com/

Key Timestamps: 

[00:00] Welcome to the Keepin' It Real Podcast

[01:11] Making peace with my body

[06:36] You can’t deny aging

[06:55] Dance is innate to us

[07:57] Feeling good in your body is what matters

[09:18] The mission behind the Groove Movement

[10:53] Stop being at war with your body

Memorable Quotes:

“Now it's about feeling good in my body and making sure that my body feels good all of the time. And what do I need to do to make sure my body is feeling good all the time? And yeah, pushing weight is a part of that because that's what keeps your bones strong and your muscles strong and all of this. But letting go of the obsession of that there's a certain shape that needs to be obtained.”  – Misty Tripoli

“Most people don't dance because they feel awkward in their bodies They feel uncomfortable and and dance is actually our most natural form of movement It is the way that we're supposed to.”  – Misty Tripoli

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