The Transformation Station
The Transformation Station Podcast is where we talk about all things fitness, health, mindset, and a bit about the building behind the brand The Transformation Station. Hosted by Christina Romita, founder/operator of The Transformation Station. Whether you’re looking for insights for your own fitness journey, or maybe you are looking for some motivation, or maybe you're interested in the brain behind the brand. Whichever it is, you’ll find it here. Welcome to The Transformation Station Podcast- where the work goes beyond the our gym walls.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/supp
One Thing Changes Everything EP | 145
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Messy Middle EP | 144
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Chatting with Annie EP | 143
In today's podcast episode, I'm chatting with Annie about people pleasing, the ideas of employment vs stress, self-care and belonging.
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Stop Apologizing Before You Lead EP | 142
Six words are undermining coaches everywhere and nobody is talking about it. "I'm not Stephanie, but I'll try." That one sentence shrinks your confidence, lowers the room's expectations, and teaches your members that the experience lives in a person instead of your brand and it has to stop. Turn the music up, walk in like you belong there, and deliver the standard your gym promised. Directors, stop announcing subs on social media like it's a warning label because your schedule is a promise and your team is strong enough to keep it. You hired coaches who fit your culture and...
Summer Strong EP | 141
Your hike feels good because of the gym. Not instead of it. This episode is about why strength training doesn't compete with your summer.. it's what powers it. The science, the schedule, the mood piece, and why your gym community matters more than you think. Don't ghost the gym all summer
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Kind, Not Sorry EP | 140
You can be embarrassed and go anyway. You can be kind and have standards. You can be warm and never explain yourself. These things don't cancel each other out. They're the whole person.
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No, The Gym Is For You Too EP | 139
Changing the narrative on who belongs in fitness spaces.
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Born to Hustle EP | 138
I started learning what earning was when I was 8 years old by sweeping the floor at a local bakery for a cookie. Amongst family business ownership, and breaking free into my own business.. these are a few stories that brought me where I am now.
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Short Announcement for Members
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Talking to Each Other EP | 136
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Protein but in Reality EP | 135
This is a quick memo about protein. It doesn't have to be perfect, it can be a built habit for sustainability. We also have our Protein Fuel & Feast coming up later this month which is a great chance to learn and converse with fellow members about protein tips, tricks, and recipes.
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Heart Vs Hustle EP | 134
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Health Dynamics with Christina, Nikki, Stephan and Chris EP | 133
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Coaches Notice EP|132
A lot of people think that coaching is just running a workout or counting reps.. it can be that but that's not all. It's also paying attention to the things members often don’t see in themselves yet. In this episode I talk about what coaches are watching during a class, from body language and confidence to movement patterns and the quiet winning moments too.
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Fuel. Feel. Lead. EP | 131
From the outside, it’s easy to look confident and high energy. But what I’ve learned is that when I’m under-fueled, my nervous system feels it.. and that changes everything. In this episode I’m sharing the connection between nutrition, emotion, hormones, and execution. If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, give this a listen.
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Under Pressure EP | 130
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Was It Ever Lost, or Did I Just Forget It Was There? EP | 129
Christina is flying solo in the podcast episode about that little piece of swagger feeling that sometimes we forget about because life has smoothed out, or perhaps we're in a routine. What if it hasn't left us? Take a listen and find out.
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Myths of Physio with Dincy EP | 128
In this episode, physiotherapist Dincy and Christina chat about the common myths about physio and total body movement in and around the gym, and every day life. If you are curious what physiotherapy is, and what it can potentially do for you- this episode is for you!
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Moving Without Pain with Dr. Tim Lahn EP | 127
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tim Lahn from Complete Care Chiropractic to talk about why so many active people feel tight, sore, or stuck and what their bodies are actually asking for. We unpack common movement myths, how chiropractic care supports strength and training long term, and how to stay active without pushing through pain. Whether you train regularly or are just getting started, this conversation will help you move with more confidence.
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Music & Movement EP | 126
Music can really change our state, it can create energy, emotional regulation.. and sometimes.. it can create play! In this episode, we talk about leveraging music to set the vibe.
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A Leadership Lesson for Business Owners EP | 125
Sometimes leadership can be messy, even when it comes from a place of experience. Sometimes leadership means making decisions that hurt peoples feelings in order to protect the bigger picture. In today’s episode- we’re talking about exactly that, the emotions that run through the decision making, when you can’t share your side of the story, and the lonely place it can feel like when those ultimate decisions are solely up to you. It’s not a marriage to talk through, or a sibling to disagree with… It’s business.. it’s leadership.
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Fitness and Grief with Olivia EP | 124
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Finding Your Rhythm in a Full Season of Life with Cristina T EP | 123
Cristina and I talk about turning 30, balancing full time work and commuting, building strength alongside dance based workouts, and what it really takes to keep movement in your life when energy is limited. This episode is about showing up imperfectly, letting fitness fit your season, and remembering that movement can support real life not compete with it.
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You’re Not Unmotivated, You’re Overstimulated EP | 122
Most people aren’t lazy, broken, or unmotivated. They’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and unsure whether what they’re doing is rest or avoidance. This episode helps listeners gently tell the difference.
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When Your Mood Is Low but You Still Want Your Goals EP | 121
A reflective episode for anyone who still wants their goals even when their energy feels lower than normal. We talk about responsibility, leadership, and how to move forward with steadiness instead of force.
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Beyond the Class with Kim EP | 120
We get to know one of our coaches beyond the workout and talk about why they coach, what fitness has taught them, and how movement can support every day life.
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Movement & Mental Health with Annie EP | 119
n this episode, I’m sitting down with Annie, one of our instructors at The Transformation Station, for a real conversation about movement, mental health, and what it actually feels like to walk into a class. We talk about showing up on low energy days, using movement as support instead of pressure, and how fitness can feel safe, grounding, and human. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt nervous to try a new class or unsure where they fit. If you’re looking for a more compassionate, real approach to fitness, this conversation will feel like a deep brea...
Beyond Busy: Identity, Priorities, and Letting Go EP | 118
Everyone is busy but not in the same way. In this episode, I reflect on what we really mean when we say we are busy and how identity, priorities, and capacity shape our lives. We talk about motherhood, non-motherhood, seasons of life, and what happens when roles shift as kids grow. Inspired by conversations around TTS and personal self reflection, this is an honest look at comparison, choice, and change.
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A Conversation for Anyone Guiding Others EP | 117
This is for the coaches, instructors, service based business owners. We’re talking about what it looks like to show up to enhance your environment.
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A Leadership Conversation for Coaches, Instructors, and Anyone Guiding Others EP | 117
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A Leadership Conversation for Coaches, Instructors, and Anyone Guiding Others EP | 117
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Why Showing Up Scares Us More Than the Workout EP | 116
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Why Showing Up Scares Us More Than the Workout EP | 116
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What Clients Don’t See- About Themselves, and Their Coaches EP | 115
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Understanding My Type- and How It Shapes Relationships, Leadership, and Reactions EP | 114
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The Enneagram- Why It Changed Everything EP | 113
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Your Environment Shapes You EP | 112
Disclaimer: This episode includes mild swearing and brief mentions of drug usage. In this episode, Christina breaks down how the spaces, people, and routines around you quietly shape your growth. From gym culture to personal habits, she shares real stories about how environment can either pull you forward or hold you back and why upgrading your surroundings is just as important as upgrading your mindset.
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Entrepreneurship Vs. Business Ownership EP | 111
Christina shares stories of the dark sides and bright sides of growing a business, from cancelling memberships when people crossed the line to the pride of seeing the parking lot full for the first time. It’s about leadership, resilience, and building something fresh.
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Building Gym Culture for Coaches EP | 110
Most gyms talk about community. Few actually build it. Christina dives into what separates gyms that people leave from gyms they call home- and how strong culture starts with strong coaches.
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Don’t Bench Yourself This Fall EP | 109
This episode is about staying in the game when the season changes. As fall routines shift and motivation fades, it’s easy to pause your workouts or memberships, but that’s exactly when discipline matters most. Using the Blue Jays playoff energy as inspiration, Christina talks about what it means to protect your momentum, stay accountable to yourself, and show up even when it’s not convenient. It’s not about pushing harder—it’s about refusing to start over again in January.
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