Show Up for Yourself with Michelle


Today with us on the Incite Change Podcast, Coach Mauro sits down with a good friend, and client; Michelle.

Michelle speaks about growing up in a traditional Italian home where the main focus was going to school as there was no extra money for sports equipment or a gym membership. Her interest in fitness started with tennis at age 17, when she bought a tennis racket with her first paycheck from working a summer job.

Despite being faced with the task of taking care of ailing parents and other challenging moments in her life, Michelle did not give in to excuses and has worked things out in her favor. Her story is one to inspire many.

She shares her experience with her first trainer and speaks about the lack of results. This experience taught her the importance of getting a knowledgeable quality trainer, and in turn, will motivate you and drive your success. 

To end this episode of Incite Change Podcast, Michelle advises people in a similar situation to just get started. And find a trusted trainer and form a trusted partnership, and don’t give yourself a reason to stop living.

Episode Timestamps

  • [01:39] Journey into fitness
  • [05:17] Motherhood and Fitness
  • [10:37] Dedicating Time to Fitness
  • [16:30] Making sure Everyone has Support
  • [20:56] Every day is a Restart
  • [25:55] Show Up for Yourself
  • [30:00] It’s OK to Ask for Help
  • [35:06] Navigating Life Experiences
  • [40:06] Advocate for Yourself
  • [45:00] Closing Remarks: Just Start. Don’t Make Excuses 

Quotes

[Mauro] “We have to take on more of a lifestyle approach to this”

[Michelle] “The only thing that’s ever finite is death, but until then you can restart every day and it’s all good. So I encourage everybody, every day is a restart….”

[Michelle] “Don’t ever think that you only start at the top of the day, you can start anytime, don’t throw away all of your progress”

[Michelle] “Life is harder but I’m smarter, I have these life experiences to lean on”

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