I listened to a podcast yesterday. I enjoy them, little bite-sized nuggets of knowledge that make me feel more informed, slightly clever, and just worldly enough to drop fun facts into conversation. They’re also fantastic tools for distracting clients between sets, while I subtly increase their load without them noticing. (Oops… was that a trade secret?) The podcast in question explored the science of happiness. Now, I’ll admit, until recently, I dismissed happiness as a bit of a Western...

I was training clients in the gym a couple of days ago when a familiar face walked through the door. A older woman ( and I say that respectfully as I’m in no position to be ageist at this stage of life) I knew from the big box gym I used to work at before I opened my own space . She smiled and asked if I remembered her. Of course I did. Her face radiated warmth and character, the kind of expression that tells you someone has lived fully and collected plenty of stories along the way. She had...

What a great morning I’ve had! Yes, I know, that’s a bold opening. But I genuinely have a pep in my step today. You see, my morning has been full of positivity and joy, and I can’t help but want to pass that on. There must be something in the air (⚠️ warning: shameless self-promotion incoming) because the moment I stepped through the doors at Wonder Woman Fitness this morning , the good vibes just kept rolling in like the most delightful tsunami imaginable. My first client of the day had...