Episode 123 -- Janette Snedecor -- Find a Form of Good

A stay at home mom, full time student in environmental management—also holding a degree in safety— and a veteran are a few of the labels this guest sports. Meet Janette Snedecor. She’s a gym junkie and body building competitor. If you’ve ever wondered what a day in the life may look like then this is a fabulous conversation you’ll love. There can be some mind games that can happen in her sport and we talk of those and about body image. She says you get “prep googles" and you can’t see what other people see as it becomes a constant pursuit. “You know you spent time cutting weight that isn’t healthy and you have to watch for eating disorders.” But the satisfaction is huge. Janette gives us a look into the bodybuilding world and competition.Nutrition is a huge aspect of her life and she is a baking enthusiast, so we talk about the sweet spot of balance. Finding time for what Janette calls her nerdy side— to play video games —actually played a dual role in her life to connect her to her boyfriend, now husband, while they were stationed in different locations. Once you start talking to Janette you find that all of her activities serve a purpose in her life. For instance the lifting weights was an activity that she and her husband started together and she found a passion that led her into the competition world where she competes in bikini.We talk about what it’s like to be overseas with your kids with the aspects and lifestyle you have adjust to. Navigating the school system and figuring out the options can bring tremendous anxiety. Moving and restarting allows you to both recreate and to have new experiences. Janette’s philosophy is that you live once and she wants to enjoy what she is doing. In one place too long creates an itch so trying new experiences allows that change or new feeling to surface and she does focus on herself some. Making a long distance relationship was what kept her running to the gym. It has become a me time and one that avoided conflict.Being a body builder takes a lot of time and you have to be congnesent of your priorities and if you are capable to separate the responsibilities of family and the draw to work on yourself— she says “you’re golden”. She loves old school gyms and her goals include opening a gym when they retireWe talk relationship and how you figure out how not to stress the relationship or the family. Most parents instill specific characteristics in their children that set their values and life tone—Janette says that confidence, nutrition, and the idea to look at mommy and understand that it’s okay to be scared and still do or perform is important as she raises her daughters.Finding a balance comes through being scheduled and disciplined, as well as listening to your partner for cues when you need to change how you present or react.You’ll hear how she is intentional in approaching life. We discuss how she’s grounded and that Janette turns to her mom for advice and mentoring and her spouse. You can follow her instagram @janettesnedecorTune in!Music “STOMP” is used by permission from the artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff

Music "STOMP" used by permission of artist Donica Knight Holdman and Jim Huff