The Transformation Station

After more than 20 years in business, I’ve realized that knowing how to do the work and knowing how to lead are two very different things. Today's conversation is about growing as a business owner, being a woman in charge, learning when to step in and when to let go, and becoming more comfortable taking up space at the table. 

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Coach Annie and Hannah take over the podcast in today's episode to talk about beginning and what their experiences were stepping through the doors of TTS for the first time, why they got started in fitness, and how they felt doing a class for the first time here with us.

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In today's episode, Annie and I are discussing owning your space, what we have learned, and ways we see thing come up in life, business, and even in classes at The Transformation Station.

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There's a lot of conversation in the fitness world right now about a competitor who had an accident during a fitness competition.. that made me think how far some people are willing to go for their sense of accomplishment, and many other avenues of acceptance. Do you need a fitness competition to be motivated as someone who is not chasing an elite status? We talk about this a lot around the gym. Here's my opinion on it, from both sides of the platform as someone who once participated in different forms of competition.

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Today we are talking about what the classes are like at TTS- our trademarked classes and structured programming. We don't often talk about the science and member experience behind what goes on in our classes, so today you have a quick front row seat to hear about it!

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Sometimes we're expected to always sit back and be polite.. whether we are a family unit, a professional, a 'good friend'.. but at what cost? If we are afraid to say what we feel, it starts to build up, and sometimes we can blame somebody else for those bitter feelings but really- how do they know if you haven't told them? This episode is what people would discribe as 'unhinged' but its just the truth of and reality of having heavy things riding on the shoulders.

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Emotional eating and stress is a common conversation within the past few days. We hear about having more willpower, but what about hormones and habits we form during these flight or fight moments. In todays episode we also talk about onething to practice in the moment of 'eating everything'.. and also, in the moments of 'I'm too busy to eat'.

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Todays episode is a conversation about resting for stress management.. what it can sometimes feel like, and the type of circle it can create too. Sometimes that feeling of being productive can really get us, and sometimes unproductivity is not great either. We talk about those feelings in todays episode!

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Losing yourself can really throw a dent into our wellbeing.. although losing yourself can happen at any stage, it tends to happen when we experience weight gain, and sometimes when we aren't in our workout routines. Today Christina shares what she felt like losing weight initially, what it felt like to regain, and what it feels like now to be consistently losing again but most importantly.. the differences and similarities between all those stages.

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Ruth and Jackie.. Grace and Frankie.. Two people who were once strangers, met at The Transformation Station at the exact right moment. Now they share their stories on how they met, how to find adult friendships, and how their connection also helps others feel comfortable. Saddle up for this conversation of fun, greif, becoming super nanas, and everything in between.

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Christina talks about making connections where you are, of what you need. What it's like to not be the smartest person in the room and what that can look like when you learn from others and experience their personal stories too. Mention of firearms is in this episode, as a sport, so throw caution in this circumstance.

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Join Alex and Christina in todays episode about fitness, life, personalitiy types and how she came about joining The Transformation Station!

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Wishing for will power and feeling strife from giving up can be a crazy loop that drains us of our energies and routines.. What if we shaped an environment that encouraged our habits, and made a routine that much easier to follow and to stick to. Give todays episode a listen if you are wanting a couple quick ideas of unhealthy habit breaking, and a perspective of how our different environments can shape us.

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Seriousness in fitness.. doesn't equal experience, it doesn't equal a moral code.

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This week Christina is talking about that spark people have complimented her on over the past month or so- specifically other business and brand owners. They have asked how she keeps the fire going throughout the years to actually keep progressing with excitement and not dread. In today's episode, she talks about 5 things you can impliment in your business, profession, life.. that can regenerate that spark again. If you are a business owner that wants that spark.. take a listen.

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So many dreams and life experiences are stalled with the terms and conditions of 'when I lose weight'. Sometimes it's life milestones, sometimes it's walking through a gym for the first time. If you have felt this way, take a listen. This very well could be for you.

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Christina breaks down why women in menopause need more than just strength training or cardio. She talks about why building muscle matters, how interval training can support fat loss and heart health, and why classes that include strength and cardio.. combine the best of both worlds.

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Conversation about specific things- weight, age, financials, debt, peeing your pants.. can sometimes feel uncomfortable to talk about. Following the last episode about entrepreneurship.. this was only appropriate. Why are these conversations so uncomfortable when we all deal with a lot of these things? Note that there is a word drop of fertility, sexual assault. No details or stories however.

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Christina and her spouse Chris chat about what it's like living with an entrepreneur- the ups, and ups.. and some of the downs, and everything else in between. If you are sensitive about money conversation, than this is not an episode for you. If you are happy to know some of the realities of building a brand, and a business.. this could be eye opening for you and you may just love it!

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This episode is a different angle of perspective for those who are sitting in limbo of wanting to come back, versus actually coming back. Sometimes walking into a space after a time away can feel embarassing when we feel like we aren't entering the space in the same physical condition as we were when we took some time away. Sometimes that looks like weight gain, and sometimes that looks like moving differently. Take a listen if you've ever felt that way, like Christina has in her experiences with gaining weight and entering the same room of people for the second...

Sometimes it's a challenge to know what people want from us.. in life yes, and also in the work spaces. Maybe it's genuine friendship, if it's to serve a purpose, to have a service provided.. or maybe they just change their minds on how personalities mix, or maybe they even have life changes. People are complex and there can be a lot of grey area when we work and meet people in day to day life- In this episode Christina shares some stories of her experiences.. and why she doesn't let these outcomes build walls around her.

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There is so much going into our thoughts on a daily basis- what do do, when to workout, how to adjust your life schedule.. be thin, be chonky, be fit, don't look like a man, be curvy, be slim.. lets pause on that for a second and chat about it. In this episode, I take from my current plateu break through and share some of those insights about daily living, and also chat about business ownership scheduling too! If you are feeling like you don't know what to want, as a participant in fitness, as a business owner, as a...

I know a lot of the time, we talk about getting better with our struggles.. how to stay consistent, how to eat more protein, what fitness looks like.. In today's episode, we are talking about where to go when you have been consistent in your training and maybe you need ideas if or where you should be digging deeper.

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Join us on this episode where we talk with long time member Sarah about what fitness looks like before the 5 year consistency, what it looks like now, and how she got here. Juggling family, sports schedules, work, and the demands of every day life, alongside the pivots as life stages start to change.

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Sometimes we can look back on old pictures and think 'wow, look how happy I was.. I need to do that again'. Simple and happy are two different words with two different meanings. If you find yourself reminicing about the past, take a listen to this epoiside.

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Getting back to yourself can be challenging- perhaps we are scared of our appearance after some weight gain, or we are afraid to disappoint ourselves because we aren't lifting the same weights as we once did.. maybe life just lifed and we are sitting here thinking 'we should really get moving again'. If this resonates with you.. this episode is definitely for you my friend.

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Life is stressful enough, take it breezy- intertwine fitness with living your life. Health doesn't mean stopping life, or stopping your fitness. Two things can exist at the same time.. this is one of them!

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Today we're talking with Martina from Charisma Hair Studio in Barrie about confidence, entrepreneurship & community.. plus an awesome take away on how to empower yourself through an affirmation practice. Sit in on the conversation, and hear the insider's buzz.
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Sometimes we convince ourselves that everyone else has life figured out while we're the only ones struggling. In this episode, we're talking about why our brains can do that, how a little perspective really could change everything.

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Today we are talking with Dr. Liz Dalglish ND about women's health, hormones, and her journey as a Digestion & Metabolism Naturopath in Simcoe County. Find Dr. Liz on Instagram: @dr.liz.nd

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There's so much shared about sharing goals.. sometimes we can hear 'go silent and grind for 6 months', and on the other side of the coin 'share all your goals so they are real'.. but which one is it? Tune in and listen to how this can truly help you get to your goals.

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There's a member at TTS who thanks me for things I didn't even realize needed thanking for. Today's episode is about gratitude.. This energy can shift the room, while healing another part of it.

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Today's episode consists of ways we've grown as fitness professionals, with a bunch of banter, and a few refrences to some 90s movies. This was a lot of fun to record, enjoy the conversation!

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Today's conversation is about consistency, flexibility, and staying connected to your routine in all the different ways it can show up. This episode is a reminder to book ahead, choose the class or workout that fits your day, and keep showing up in which ever capacity works for you.

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Stepping into a firearms safety course reminded me what it truly feels like to be a beginner again. In this episode, I share how that experience changed my perspective on learning, coaching, confidence, working with people, and also why growth always starts outside our comfort zone. Whether you're new to fitness or learning any new skill, this is or you.

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In today's episode we're chatting with Coach Tina about her starting point in fitness, life beyond coaching, the lessons she's learned along the way, and why everyone's movement looks different. Tune in to hear her relatable journey!

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In todays episode, Christina is talking with us about the opinions surrounding fitness that have changed over the years through experiences and simply- time passing!

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We all grew up with different messages about health, exercise, and what fitness should look like. That shapes how we approach working out today. In this episode, we're talking about the habits, roadblocks, and motivations of each generation.. I think you'll probably recognize a little bit of yourself in this one.

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A member once told me she felt like she was "cheating on me" because she started a GLP 1. In today's episode, I'm talking about why we care so much about how other people reach their goals, and why I believe every person deserves the freedom to make decisions about their own body without shame. I won't ever promote one path over another, because that's not my business. If you want help weighing out the pros vs cons, sure but ultimately.. it's your choice. Someone else's journey doesn't have to look like yours.

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