Start Before You're Ready

In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly sits down with her friend Meghan, a fellow lacrosse mom who lives two hours away in Richmond and has never actually set foot in the studio. What started as a sideline conversation after their boys’ game turned into a powerful commitment to her own health through virtual classes that made her feel like part of the community from day one.Meghan shares how showing up four mornings a week from her sunroom has changed her energy, confidence, and even how she nourishes her body, right down to feeling “hungry” after workouts in the best possible way. If you have ever wondered whether you can truly feel seen, supported, and transformed without being local, this conversation will show you how much can change when you decide to start.--Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

This is a Start Before You’re Ready story from the inbox to the red carpet. Kelly shares a James Clear idea that lands at just the right time, a studio challenge that doesn’t go as planned, and why she’s doubling down on truly listening to her people through the podcast and a new 21‑day ab challenge.Then she pulls back the curtain on an audacious, carefully planned “yes” that took her and Andrew to the Oscars complete with dress drama, traffic nightmares, and surreal red‑carpet moments and what that night taught her about controlling the controllables and belonging in any room exactly as she is.--Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly reconnects with longtime friend and Chief Granola Officer, Aaron Anker, the sole owner of Grandy Organics. From growing up in upstate New York to building one of the largest employers in his small Maine town, Aaron shares how a ski-bum detour, a vegan café in Aspen, and a deep love for the environment shaped his path into organic granola, trail mixes, and nuts that now line shelves at MOM’s Organic Market, Whole Foods, college campuses, smoothie bowl shops like South Block, and more. He opens up about becoming a solo owner, converting an abandoned elementary school on the Saco River into a solar-powered bakery, and why paying a living wage and knowing his team’s families means more to him than revenue milestones. Aaron and Kelly dive into the real behind-the-scenes of running an independent food brand in a world of massive conglomerates, from tariffs and ingredient sourcing to staying nimble when chocolate prices spike and regulations shift. Along the way, Aaron talks about intentional living, why local really matters in a state like Maine, and his belief that business is just a series of partnerships with employees, suppliers, and retailers. He leaves listeners with powerful ideas, including his favorite Mr. Rogers inspired mantra “anything that’s mentionable is manageable” and the reminder that you rarely feel ready before you start, whether you are launching a company, changing careers, or simply deciding to live where you truly want to be.--Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

In this emotional and hope-filled episode, I sit down with my childhood friend, Tonya Duncan, who shares the ultimate lesson in resilience. Tonya shares the story of her son Alex, who was born with multiple special needs and later diagnosed with aggressive testicular cancer in his early 20s. She talks about his fighting spirit, how he used the gifts given to him to help others, and how that generosity inspired the Alex G. Duncan Foundation for Fighting Testicular Cancer, which supports men and families walking through this diagnosis.Tonya also opens up about her daughter Ashley, a beautiful, high-achieving competitive cheerleader whose life was slowly taken over by addiction after an ankle injury and early exposure to opioids. She walks us through Ashley’s decade-long battle, the signs she missed, the guilt she wrestled with, and the reality of losing a child to overdose. We talk about the differences between losing a child to disease and to addiction, the strain and strength in her marriage to Darren, the role of faith and mindset, and how she’s slowly rediscovered movement, creativity, and joy while choosing, day by day, to seek peace rather than chase happiness.--Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

After more than three decades in fitness, Bobby Kelly has learned that real transformation goes far beyond the gym floor. In this episode, Bobby—founder of Results Only Fitness in Phoenix and author of The Next Chapter Starts Now joins Kelly to talk about reinvention, purpose, and what it really means to start again in the messy middle of life. From his beginnings as a step instructor in D.C. to mentoring midlife changemakers in Arizona, Bobby shares how fitness became his vehicle for coaching life’s biggest pivots. You’ll hear the story behind his new book, what it takes to truly own your disconnect, and why chasing desire isn’t selfish—it’s data. We talk about simple, intentional steps to start your next chapter right where you are, how to listen when your life is trying to get your attention, and the courage it takes to reset your standards in midlife.If you’re feeling stuck, restless, or ready for what’s next but don’t want to burn everything down to find it, this conversation will give you language, tools, and a whole lot of permission to begin again. Learn more about Bobby and grab your copy of The Next Chapter Starts Now at thenextchapterstartsnow.com--Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly Young talks with coach, author, and mindset expert Sarah Stack, host of the Her Time podcast. Sarah is devoted to helping teen and tween female athletes stay confident, healthy, and in sport longer, and she shares why so many girls leave sports around ages 14–15—and what coaches and parents can do to keep them connected to the game and themselves.Sarah breaks down her MENTOR Model (Mindset, Nutrition, Training, and Recovery) and how it helps young athletes build sustainable routines around fueling, rest, and confidence. She also shares her journey from stay-at-home mom to strength coach and member of Todd Durkin’s Mastermind, and how she supports families through big decisions like taking time off or stepping away from competition.Kelly and Sarah dive into burnout, identity beyond sports, and why adults, too, need recovery and purpose outside work or fitness. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or midlife athlete, this conversation will encourage you to trust your gut and start before you’re ready. Listen to Sarah’s show Her Time here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-time/id1777931345?i=1000745867708--Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

In this episode of Start Before You're Ready, host Kelly Young engages with Dr. Todd Miller, an exercise physiologist and public health researcher, to discuss the paradox of declining health despite advancements in nutrition. Todd shares insights from his extensive experience in metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of personalized dietary interventions based on individual metabolism and muscle mass. He explains how technologies like DEXA scans can help tailor diet programs, removing guesswork and leading to better health outcomes. The conversation also touches on the societal shift towards inactivity and its implications for chronic diseases, particularly in adolescents, and the need for a cultural change to reintroduce physical activity into daily life.Throughout the discussion, Todd highlights the significance of resistance training for metabolic health and bone density, debunking myths around weightlifting, especially for women. He advocates for a balanced approach to nutrition, stressing the importance of protein intake while allowing flexibility with fats and carbohydrates. The episode concludes with Todd's insights on the systemic issues contributing to obesity and chronic disease, including the role of GLP-1 medications and the need for a holistic view of health that prioritizes activity alongside diet.For listeners who want to go deeper into the science of metabolism, movement, and modern health, follow Dr. Miller’s writing on Substack at The Flux Files: https://toddmiller67.substack.com/Learn more about his clinical and testing work at LiveLean RX, a national chain of body composition and metabolism testing centers: https://www.liveleanrx.com --Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

Kicking off 2026, Kelly sits down solo to unpack what really happened this past year—from year-long InBody check-ins and and accountability that actually got people to follow through when motivation dipped. She shares the honest truth about projects that took way longer than planned, why finishing hard (and sometimes annoying) things matters, and what she noticed about the people who stayed consistent versus the ones who quietly fell off.This episode is also a nudge to pick a word for your year that actually means something in your real life, not just on a vision board, and to build in the accountability you know you need instead of pretending you’ll “just be more disciplined.” Kelly talks about choosing “audacious” for herself, how saying yes changed things for members and coaches, and why she’s doubling down on real conversations, coaching, and community inside the studio and on this podcast in 2026.--Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/