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In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my own fitness journey: from a prediabetes scare that pushed me to lose 70 pounds, to the grief of losing my mom, facing mental health challenges, regaining weight, and finally finding peace in a balanced lifestyle.

This isn’t just another “before and after” story — it’s about the in-between. The messy, human part of healing, growth, and grace.

I also share the five lessons I’d tell my younger self if I was just starting my fitness journey. (and anyone just starting their fitness journey):

Whether you’re restarting, rebuilding, or just trying to find your rhythm again, this episode will remind you that balance, not perfection, is the real goal.

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Dive into the essentials of financial wellness; from smart investing to building long-term wealth in your 20s and 30s. We talk about the real costs of renting vs. owning a home, how to start investing (even with a small budget), and practical ways to grow your income through career moves, education, and side hustles.

Our guests, Oki Adeoba and Bridget Moka, share personal insights on balancing financial goals with real-life responsibilities like rent, debt, and saving. You’ll walk away with clear, realistic tips for:

• Saving for a down payment while renting
• Starting to invest early (and avoiding common mistakes)
• Using your career, education, and network to build wealth
• Negotiating raises and managing money with confidence

Tune in to learn how to make your money work smarter — not harder — in your 20s and 30s.

More about the guests:

Oki Adeoba is a Financial Assistant on the path to becoming a Certified Financial Planner and licensed advisor. Through his content, he makes financial literacy fun and relatable, breaking down topics like self-investing on platforms like Wealthsimple, budgeting, and saving, while blending it all with his lifestyle content and real-life experiences

Bridget Moka is a passionate financial analyst at a bank and is currently pursuing education in the financial planning field to help others build confidence and clarity in managing their money.

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This week, we’re joined by Lindsay Porter, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. Lindsay specializes in rehabilitation, reconditioning, strength, and wellness. Her passion is to help women stay active and strong through every stage of life.

In this conversation, we talk about falling back into balance; how to navigate changing routines, manage unexpected setbacks, and build flexible plans that support your health through life’s different seasons. Lindsay shares practical advice for when to rest versus when to push through, how to create backup plans for busy weeks, and what it really takes to stay consistent when life gets messy.

We also dive into the unique challenges women face during postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause, exploring how to maintain a healthy lifestyle through hormonal shifts, changing energy levels, and evolving priorities.

If you’ve ever fallen off your routine or struggled to get back on track, this episode will remind you that balance isn’t about perfection; It’s about preparation, adaptability, and grace.

About Lindsay Porter:
Lindsay Porter is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists (CSEP-CEP). With over two decades in the fitness industry, she focuses on rehabilitation, reconditioning, strength, and wellness. A mother of four, Lindsay understands the realities of balancing family, work, and self-care. She promotes long-term health through consistent nutrition and movement — not quick fixes — and recently accomplished her goal of competing in her first bodybuilding competition. When she’s not training, you can find her baking, tending her garden, or perfecting her sourdough starter.

Connect with Lindsay on Instagram: @lindsayporterfitness

Listen now to learn how to fall back into balance and create a lifestyle that adapts to every season.

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