I’m so excited to share this episode of The Solo Trainer Podcast because it’s where I tell the story that changed everything for me.
Nine years ago, I found myself hiking with my family, and instead of feeling grateful for that moment, I felt empty. I was exhausted, burnt out, and my personal training career—at least the way I was living it—was stealing my passion. That day was my breaking point. I knew I couldn’t keep working in a gym setting. Something had to change.
In this episode, I share why I stopped working as a gym trainer and how that moment of burnout pushed me to step into a new chapter as an independent personal trainer.
Here’s what you’ll hear about:
- The emotional turning point that forced me to face the truth about my career
- The 3 biggest reasons I left the gym
- What it looked like to take the leap into self-employment—even when I wasn’t sure what came next
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the gym grind, questioning if you can really do this on your own, this episode will speak to you. You’re not alone—and you can build something that gives you both the freedom and the fulfillment you’ve been craving.
You can listen to the episode on either Spotify or Apple Podcast as well!
This podcast is here to encourage and equip you. If there are topics or questions you’d like me to tackle in future episodes, I’d love to hear from you.
