019 | From Struggle to Strength: Sabine Ehgoetz’s Journey of Self-Transformation

About the Guest

Sabine Ehgoetz is a mindset advocate, fitness, and empowerment coach based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is the founder and coach of Sabine Ehgoetz’s Mind Body Creations and an aspiring IFBB Pro Bikini competitor. Raised in Germany, Sabine overcame a challenging upbringing marked by emotional and physical abuse. Her journey includes earning a master’s degree in political science, a career as an editor, and overcoming personal adversities, such as eating disorders and an abusive marriage. She now shares her experiences and knowledge to empower other women on their personal journeys of self-acceptance and transformation.

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of Becoming UnDone, host Toby Brooks is joined by Sabine Ehgoetz, an inspirational figure who has transformed her life’s adversities into strength and empowerment. From her roots in Germany, where she faced childhood abuse, to her present life in Canada, Sabina’s journey is one of resilience and relentless self-improvement. Discover how Sabine broke free from generational cycles of trauma and emerged as a mindset advocate focused on fitness and self-love, and how her past led her to empower others through her coaching business, Sabine Ehgoetz’s Mind Body Creations.

Through a candid conversation, Sabine shares her pathway from enduring early self-doubts and eating disorders to thriving as a competitive bodybuilder. She discusses the role of personal healing and overcoming fear in achieving her goals—both on stage and in her personal life. This episode explores her evolution from viewing fitness as a means to overcome inadequacy to embracing it as a tool for mental and physical growth. Sabine’s insights into parenting and relationships further underscore her broader mission of fostering self-awareness and self-worth in others, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration along their own journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Key Takeaways

• Sabine’s journey shows resilience and the power of self-transformation, overcoming her difficult childhood and other personal challenges to become a leader in empowering women.
• Her personal experiences with eating disorders and abusive relationships provide unique insights into healing and the importance of self-awareness.
• Fitness and competitive bodybuilding are discussed as pathways to personal empowerment and self-love, emphasizing mental focus over physical aesthetics.
• Sabine stresses the significance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and routinely seeking mentorship for continuous personal growth.
• Honest dialogue and self-examination are crucial in recognizing and overcoming internal limitations, whether in personal pursuits or relationships.

Notable Quotes

• “I had to overcome this and I had to take my power back.”
• “It’s those really tough times when we grow tremendously and we discover a lot about ourself if we dare to look.”
• “There are many things still undone in me…you just get faster and better at recognizing it and turning it around.”
• “Be that version of yourself, or at least try to be, that version who can have the things you want to have.”
• “Whatever we do in life, when we break through that self-imposed limit…it’s almost like breaking through the ceiling.”

Resources

• Sabine Ehgoetz’s Instagram

Listeners are encouraged to dive into this episode to witness Sabine’s compelling story, filled with lessons of transformation and triumph. With each new installment of “Becoming Undone,” expect more insightful conversations that inspire and challenge you to pursue relentless growth. Follow and stay tuned for more empowering content!