The Transformation Station

In today's podcast episode, I'm chatting with Annie about people pleasing, the ideas of employment vs stress, self-care and belonging.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Six words are undermining coaches everywhere and nobody is talking about it. "I'm not Stephanie, but I'll try." That one sentence shrinks your confidence, lowers the room's expectations, and teaches your members that the experience lives in a person instead of your brand and it has to stop. Turn the music up, walk in like you belong there, and deliver the standard your gym promised. Directors, stop announcing subs on social media like it's a warning label because your schedule is a promise and your team is strong enough to keep it. You hired coaches who fit your culture and your gym didn't bend to fit them so trust that, protect your brand, and let every coach in every class show your members what you've built. A gym people never leave isn't built on a favorite coach. It's built on a feeling they get every single time they walk through the door.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Your hike feels good because of the gym. Not instead of it. This episode is about why strength training doesn't compete with your summer.. it's what powers it. The science, the schedule, the mood piece, and why your gym community matters more than you think. Don't ghost the gym all summerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

You can be embarrassed and go anyway. You can be kind and have standards. You can be warm and never explain yourself. These things don't cancel each other out. They're the whole person.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Changing the narrative on who belongs in fitness spaces.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

I started learning what earning was when I was 8 years old by sweeping the floor at a local bakery for a cookie. Amongst family business ownership, and breaking free into my own business.. these are a few stories that brought me where I am now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

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This is a quick memo about protein. It doesn't have to be perfect, it can be a built habit for sustainability. We also have our Protein Fuel & Feast coming up later this month which is a great chance to learn and converse with fellow members about protein tips, tricks, and recipes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

A lot of people think that coaching is just running a workout or counting reps.. it can be that but that's not all. It's also paying attention to the things members often don’t see in themselves yet. In this episode I talk about what coaches are watching during a class, from body language and confidence to movement patterns and the quiet winning moments too.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

From the outside, it’s easy to look confident and high energy. But what I’ve learned is that when I’m under-fueled, my nervous system feels it.. and that changes everything. In this episode I’m sharing the connection between nutrition, emotion, hormones, and execution. If you’ve been hard on yourself lately, give this a listen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

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Christina is flying solo in the podcast episode about that little piece of swagger feeling that sometimes we forget about because life has smoothed out, or perhaps we're in a routine. What if it hasn't left us? Take a listen and find out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

In this episode, physiotherapist Dincy and Christina chat about the common myths about physio and total body movement in and around the gym, and every day life. If you are curious what physiotherapy is, and what it can potentially do for you- this episode is for you! Book with Dincy here: Http://www.completecarechiro.caBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tim Lahn from Complete Care Chiropractic to talk about why so many active people feel tight, sore, or stuck and what their bodies are actually asking for. We unpack common movement myths, how chiropractic care supports strength and training long term, and how to stay active without pushing through pain. Whether you train regularly or are just getting started, this conversation will help you move with more confidence. To learn more about Dr. Tim, visit http://www.completecarechiro.c...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Music can really change our state, it can create energy, emotional regulation.. and sometimes.. it can create play! In this episode, we talk about leveraging music to set the vibe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Sometimes leadership can be messy, even when it comes from a place of experience. Sometimes leadership means making decisions that hurt peoples feelings in order to protect the bigger picture. In today’s episode- we’re talking about exactly that, the emotions that run through the decision making, when you can’t share your side of the story, and the lonely place it can feel like when those ultimate decisions are solely up to you. It’s not a marriage to talk through, or a sibling to disagree with… It’s business.. it’s leadership.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

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Cristina and I talk about turning 30, balancing full time work and commuting, building strength alongside dance based workouts, and what it really takes to keep movement in your life when energy is limited. This episode is about showing up imperfectly, letting fitness fit your season, and remembering that movement can support real life not compete with it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Most people aren’t lazy, broken, or unmotivated. They’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and unsure whether what they’re doing is rest or avoidance. This episode helps listeners gently tell the difference.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

A reflective episode for anyone who still wants their goals even when their energy feels lower than normal. We talk about responsibility, leadership, and how to move forward with steadiness instead of force.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

We get to know one of our coaches beyond the workout and talk about why they coach, what fitness has taught them, and how movement can support every day life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

n this episode, I’m sitting down with Annie, one of our instructors at The Transformation Station, for a real conversation about movement, mental health, and what it actually feels like to walk into a class. We talk about showing up on low energy days, using movement as support instead of pressure, and how fitness can feel safe, grounding, and human. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt nervous to try a new class or unsure where they fit. If you’re looking for a more compassionate, real approach to fitness, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Everyone is busy but not in the same way. In this episode, I reflect on what we really mean when we say we are busy and how identity, priorities, and capacity shape our lives. We talk about motherhood, non-motherhood, seasons of life, and what happens when roles shift as kids grow. Inspired by conversations around TTS and personal self reflection, this is an honest look at comparison, choice, and change.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

This is for the coaches, instructors, service based business owners. We’re talking about what it looks like to show up to enhance your environment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

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Disclaimer: This episode includes mild swearing and brief mentions of drug usage. In this episode, Christina breaks down how the spaces, people, and routines around you quietly shape your growth. From gym culture to personal habits, she shares real stories about how environment can either pull you forward or hold you back and why upgrading your surroundings is just as important as upgrading your mindset.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Christina shares stories of the dark sides and bright sides of growing a business, from cancelling memberships when people crossed the line to the pride of seeing the parking lot full for the first time. It’s about leadership, resilience, and building something fresh.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Most gyms talk about community. Few actually build it. Christina dives into what separates gyms that people leave from gyms they call home- and how strong culture starts with strong coaches.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

This episode is about staying in the game when the season changes. As fall routines shift and motivation fades, it’s easy to pause your workouts or memberships, but that’s exactly when discipline matters most. Using the Blue Jays playoff energy as inspiration, Christina talks about what it means to protect your momentum, stay accountable to yourself, and show up even when it’s not convenient. It’s not about pushing harder—it’s about refusing to start over again in January.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to fitness. In this episode, Christina opens up about what it really feels like to be a beginner again. She shares her own story of starting from scratch and reminds you that every transformation begins with one small step. If you’ve ever looked around a gym and thought “I don’t belong here,” this episode is for you. You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and ready to take that first step toward your own transformation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Christina talks about training through perimenopause- what works for hormones, and how functional fitness can help women build and rebuild their strength, mobility, and confidence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

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We are chatting about recovery powders, aka BCAAs in this episode. What are they? Do we need them? Take a listen and find out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

Today’s episode we are chatting about creatine and protein powder- How it affects us over the age of 40, and what it does in our bodies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

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We’re talking about binge eating from a personal experience today. Not the lessons learned online or in textbooks, but the real feelings and lessons that come with this cycle.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

We’re talking with Coach Nikki about the lows of progress and consistency with hints of protein intake.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrieOur podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.

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