This episode follows a powerful conversation with Diondra, a brilliant professional and resident powerhouse with a deep passion for family law. As the only child of a mother battling cancer, she found herself navigating an intense mix of responsibilities: law student, caregiver, daughter, and young woman trying to maintain her own sense of balance.We revisit how we first met at The P Spot Fitness Studio, where pole fitness became her outlet for grounding and release. From there, the episode explores the complexities of managing law school while caring for a parent in crisis, and the nuanced dynamics between strong‑willed mothers and daughters.Diondra shares how she learned to compartmentalize intentionally — giving 100% of whatever she had and choosing to be fully present in each space she occupied. Together, we also unpack the cost of constant giving and the burnout that follows when givers never pause to replenish themselves. Diondra also details how her renewed relationship with God and her church community helped her rebuild balance from the inside out.This episode is a reminder of the transformative power that lives in human bonds, spirituality, and within ourselves. Enjoy the show and don't forget to...SUPPORT: Subscribe, like, comment, and share to help amplify these conversations.CONTACT & FOLLOW: Submit questions and topic requests at http://www.livelearnexercise.comFollow Michaela on IG and TikTok: @livelearnexercise

What happens when inclusion isn’t just a value, but a practice embedded in every rep, relationship, and revenue stream? In Part 2 of Inclusion is Good Fitness, Michaela and Tom go deeper into the mechanics of inclusion: how collaboration transforms fitness spaces, how cultural competence drives retention and results, and why diversity is essential for sustainable growth. From gym floors to boardrooms, this episode explores how movement becomes a metaphor and a model for systems that heal, connect, and thrive.

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Fitness builds more than bodies. In this episode, Michaela and Tom delve into how physical movement enhances health, fosters community, and drives business growth. From the humility, perspective-taking, and respect required in every fitness relationship to the collaboration that powers both bodies and gyms, we unpack what it takes to build operating systems that actually work, whether it's your body or your business.

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