This episode isn’t really about a TV show — it’s about what happens when we judge something (or someone) from the outside.I talk about how Heated Rivalry unexpectedly cracked through an emotional numbness I didn’t realize I was in, and why labeling it as “just smut” misses the deeper point. (And yes, I am part of the HR cult)I explore vulnerability inside rigid systems, the difference between judgment and understanding, and how context creates empathy — for others and for ourselves.This one’s for listeners who tune in for more than fitness.Intro to Plyometrics with Pain-Free Knees - A 75-minute live Zoom workshop with me and Dr. Allison Heffron for people who are jump-curious but hesitant because of knee pain. Live zoom workshop on Sunday, Jan 11, 10am EST.👉 Register here:https://introtoplyos.bfsrehab.com/workshop-opt-inIntro to Plyometrics for Women 50+ (9-Week Online Course) - February 2026 cohort opens late January.👉 Learn more:https://ironstrongfitness.net/9-week-online-intro-to-plyoWhere to find me or work with me:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IronStrongFitness.net⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@IronStrongFit ⁠⁠⁠⁠My small group strength training schedule in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/scheduleEpisodes drop once a week.

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