Today's episode talks about why coaches, therapists, and helpers are often the ones holding space, offering guidance, and supporting others through growth, healing, and transformation. But who supports them?

In this episode, we explore why even the most knowledgeable, self-aware professionals still need coaches, mentors, and therapists of their own.

You’ll learn why seeking support is not a weakness—but a powerful act of self-leadership, regulation, and sustainability.

Whether you’re a coach, therapist, trainer, or caregiver, this conversation is a reminder that growth is not meant to be done alone, and that being supported makes you better at supporting others.

Because even the guides need guidance—and even the healers deserve healing.

Jen and Alana break down a talk Alana gave at the NSCA Mid-Atlantic Conference for certified strength and conditioning coaches. The talk was called: The Female Athlete – What I Wish I Knew.

We discuss what actually matters when coaching women—periods, hormones, strength training, and how the fitness industry got here. We unpack outdated narratives, common mistakes, and the things Alana wishes she’d known earlier, as both a coach and an athlete.

This episode is for coaches, athletes, and anyone who wants to better understand women in strength and sport.

Welcome back for part 2 of Jen and Alana talking about the toxic side of exercise. They cover their own experiences with a toxic relationship to exercise and how to identify if you have a toxic relationship with exercise. It wouldn't be an episode without a tangent--> our hosts dive into how to do pull-ups if your ceiling is too low, so Jen can have a killer back for her wedding.

Exercise can empower us — but sometimes it can control us. In this episode, Jen and Alana explore how the pursuit of strength, health, or aesthetic goals can drift into unhealthy territory. We share signs to watch for, stories from our own journeys, and practical ideas for reconnecting with movement in a way that feels supportive, not punishing.

This episode dives into CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), a traditional talk therapy model that you may have heard of. Our hosts talk about what CBT is, how it works, who it can work for, and how Alana also utilizes parts of CBT with her athletes.

On this week's episode, Jen and Alana get real about prioritizing movement: the barriers, the excuses, the mindset shifts, and the tiny habits that make a huge difference. No perfection. No grind culture. Just honesty, humor, and a reminder that you’re not the only one figuring it out.

On this episode Alana and Jen talk about what it means to be an introvert vs. an extrovert, how introverts are misunderstood, how social anxiety can mimic introversion, and why it's important to surround yourself with people who bring out other parts of your personality.