What does real transformation look like when life keeps throwing punches?

In this deeply powerful and emotional episode, Coach Cory sits down with longtime TFW Sauga student Diana (“Ms. Jara”), who shares her journey through premature births, childhood medical trauma, breast cancer, leadership burnout, and ultimately a 6-year health transformation that reshaped every area of her life.

This is not a quick-fix story. It’s a story about resilience, consistency, identity, and choosing yourself—even when life feels overwhelming.

From surviving cancer and raising children with medical challenges, to rebuilding confidence, strength, leadership skills, and self-worth through the Excelsior Health Framework, Diana’s story will resonate with busy parents, professionals, and anyone who’s ever felt lost, burnt out, or stuck.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• How Diana rebuilt her health after cancer and years of neglect
• Why fitness became the foundation for confidence, leadership, and self-belief
• How strength training changed her posture, mindset, and identity
• The power of community, coaching, and consistency over perfection
• Why health transformation is a lifelong journey, not a phase
• How fitness helped her become a better leader, parent, and role model

This episode is a reminder that you are not broken—you are becoming.

👉 If you know someone navigating health challenges, burnout, or self-doubt, share this episode with them. It may be the hope they need.

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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Introduction & Diana’s Background
00:04:30 – Motherhood, Medical Trauma & Losing Herself
00:09:30 – Cancer Diagnosis & Survival Mindset
00:15:30 – Starting Fitness After Rock Bottom
00:21:30 – Confidence, Leadership & Identity Shifts
00:33:30 – Lessons Learned & Advice for Anyone Struggling

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What is it really like for women navigating the fitness industry? In this honest and eye-opening episode, Coach Cory sits down with TFW Sauga students Ms. Jara and Reena for a raw conversation about their personal experiences with gyms, coaches, body image, confidence, and consistency.

From feeling intimidated and overlooked, to finally finding a supportive environment where strength and health come first, Jara and Reena share what worked, what didn’t, and what women truly need to succeed in fitness for the long term.

This episode shines a light on the female perspective in fitness—especially for busy professionals and parents who want results without judgment, extremes, or pressure.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• What women often struggle with most when starting a fitness journey
• Why many fitness spaces fail to make women feel safe or supported
• How confidence is built through strength, not aesthetics
• The importance of coaching, community, and accountability
• How finding the right environment changes everything
• Advice for women who feel intimidated, discouraged, or stuck

This is a powerful reminder that fitness should empower you—not break you down.

👉 If you know a woman who’s struggled with gyms, confidence, or consistency, share this episode with her. It might be the encouragement she needs to start again.

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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Introductions
00:02:00 – First Experiences with the Fitness Industry
00:06:30 – Feeling Intimidated, Judged, or Overlooked
00:12:30 – Finding the Right Gym, Coach & Community
00:18:30 – Building Confidence Through Strength Training
00:24:30 – Advice for Women Starting (or Restarting) Their Journey

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What does it really take to lose 100+ pounds and keep it off—not for weeks or months, but for over a decade?

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Coach Cory sits down with longtime TFW Sauga student Reena, who shares her raw, honest journey through motherhood, extreme weight gain, personal trauma, self-doubt, and ultimately, lifelong transformation.

From caring for a newborn with major medical challenges, to navigating years of ups and downs, injuries, setbacks, COVID lockdowns, and social pressure—Reena’s story proves that success is not linear, and that true health transformation is built through consistency, community, and belief.

This episode is a must-listen for busy parents, professionals, and anyone who feels like they’ve “failed too many times” to try again.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• How Reena lost over 100 pounds while raising two kids and working full-time
• Why walking, simple strength training, and habits beat extreme workouts
• The mental battle of identity, loose skin, and self-worth after massive weight loss
• Why accountability and community matter more than motivation
• How saying “no” to social events accelerated her results
• Why being “selfish” with your health actually makes you a better parent and partner

This episode is proof that you don’t need perfection—you need persistence.

👉 If this story inspired you, share this episode with someone who needs hope that change is still possible.

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⏱️ Chapters (6 Total):

00:00:00 – Introduction & Reena’s Background
00:03:00 – Motherhood, Trauma & the Breaking Point
00:08:30 – Starting the Journey: From 300 lbs to Consistency
00:14:30 – Losing 100+ Pounds, Setbacks & COVID Transformation
00:21:30 – Mindset, Identity Shifts & Saying No
00:31:00 – Lessons Learned & Advice for Anyone Struggling

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#ExcelsiorHealth #TFWSauga #WeightLossJourney #BusyParentFitness #TransformationStory #CoachCory #100PoundWeightLoss #HealthPodcast #ExcelsiorFramework #NeverGiveUp