The Far Side of Fitness

In this episode, fitness professional, Laura Dow, shares her deep-rooted passion for mentorship, stemming from her background as an educator and musician. She reflects on the importance of collaboration and support in the fitness industry, highlighting her experiences with mentors who shaped her journey. Discussing the

Waihon is from Malaysia but now works and lives in St Paul, MN with his wife. He is an educator and wellness coach. He works primarily with new immigrants in Minnesota and travels back to Malaysia 2-3x a year to conduct education & wellness workshops for schools, coaches and community. He had taught at the K-12 as well

Jennifer Dawkins is a Tattoo Artist, Cosmetologist/Esthetician and Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Jennifer's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metamorphosis_by_jen?igsh=bWd4d2g1Z2w3YjNt Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction: Beauty, Fitness, and Wellness 00:26 The Foundation of Beauty: Fitness and S

The project team from the soon to be launched Fitness Mentor Network, came on The Far Side of Fitness to discuss why a nationwide mentorship program hasn't come to fruition in the past, why this time it will work and a call to action to our fitness and well-being colleagues to advocate for a better industry. Time Stamp

In this episode, Allison Jackson shares her transformative journey from a decade-long bodybuilding lifestyle to adopting a more balanced approach to health and fitness. She opens up about her experiences with extreme fitness, the physical and mental toll it took on her, and the pivotal moments that inspired her shift t

In this episode, we explore Kate's transformative journey from an 'angry vegan' to leading with love and compassion. Kate shares personal stories, including the strained relationship with her father and the profound impact of her mother's sudden death, which redirected her approach to activism. Through anecdotes from h