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The Dumpster Fire of “Evidence-Based Coaching”
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Many coaches claim to be “evidence-based,” but what does that really mean? This post breaks down how research is cherry-picked, misused, and weaponized in the running community — and why real coaching means pairing science with context, prevention, and lived experience.
Why I Won’t Step Aside for Internet Coaches and Their Ego Battles
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Internet coaches love to dismiss menopause, form, and fueling with oversimplified “truths.” Here’s why I refuse to be silenced and stand with athletes.
Credibility vs. Authority in Coaching: Why Athletes Deserve More Than Hot Takes
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Discover the difference between credibility and authority in fitness coaching. Learn how ego, misogyny, and gaslighting show up in coaching culture—and why true coaching credibility is built through empathy, consistency, and athlete trust.
In a Perfect World: How Fitness Professionals Would Actually Listen
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What if fitness professionals led with curiosity, empathy, and collaboration instead of ego? Here’s how health and fitness could look if experts valued lived experience—especially for underrepresented athletes.