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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.

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Embracing the Dynamic Human: Why My Coaching and Content Thrive in Complexity

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Explore how embracing dynamic, intersectional coaching creates deeper transformation for athletes. This is coaching for the full human—body, mind, and beyond.

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Breaking Barriers in Coaching: The Realities and Rise of Female Run Coaches

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Explore how female running coaches are breaking barriers in the sport. Learn about the challenges women face, the rise of programs like Game Changers sponsored by Brooks Running, the RIDC, and how greater representation is reshaping the running industry.

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