When Fitness Becomes More Than Just Exercise | Joanna & Hayleah talk Turning Weight Loss to a Career

When Fitness Becomes More Than Just Exercise | Joanna & Hayleah talk Turning Weight Loss to a Career

From So...It's Not Just Me by Joanna Wood

December 18, 2025 · 40 min · Episode 40

About this episode

Joanna and Hayleah discuss the journey of turning a personal weight loss transformation into a career in fitness.

In this episode, I’m joined by a guest who found her way into the fitness world through her own personal weight loss journey and turned that transformation into a completely new career. We talk honestly about what it was like to start from scratch, the bumps along the way, and the moment she decided to leave a secure job behind to pursue something that felt more aligned. We also explore life as a personal trainer and Les Mills instructor and balancing multiple commitments. We dive into her first HYROX experience, what motivated her to sign up, how she trained around a busy life, and what the challenge represents on a deeper level. We also chat about community days, running workshops, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel supported, welcomed, and not alone. This is a conversation about growth, courage, community, and learning to trust yourself even when the path ahead feels uncertain.

People in this episode

Host: Joanna

Guest: Hayleah

Topics covered

  • fitness
  • weight loss
  • career change
  • personal training
  • community support

Keywords

  • fitness journey
  • weight loss
  • personal trainer
  • HYROX
  • community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Les Mills

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