This week, I sat down with Christina Payson, long time member with who I had some incredibly powerful discussions throughout this episode. Christina is not the type of person who chooses the easy route, she goes full force into discomfort, especially when it comes to her cardio equipment of choice. We promise you’ll want to stick around for this episode as you’re sure to learn a great deal about yourself through Christina’s personal experiences, you will see and hear yourself in the obstacles she’s faced, in the inner turmoil she speaks that many of us also face on a day to day basis. We talk about the impact of years of diet culture, the shift in lifestyle and how this impacted her life in more ways than you can imagine. Get your tissues ready, you’re sure to be inspired and moved by this fourth episode of Proud to be Blended.

In the latest Proud to be Blended episode, I sit down with Danny Brownrigg, family man and General Manager at Audi Halifax. We take some time to discuss the impact fitness can have on a family and how valuable it is to have your person in your corner as you pursue your goals on your path to excellence. Danny touches on the lessons learned over his five years at Blended Athletics, particularly the power of consistency. There is a sense of pride when Danny speaks of his athletic accomplishments from over the years and how his physical abilities allow him to give all that he can to his children and family, day in day out. Of course, as with all Proud to be Blended episodes, Danny shares many nuggets of wisdom including some tips for first-time comers to Blended or those who are contemplating making the move!

Today we sit down with Heather Lane as she shares how the hunt for something different in her training brought her to Blended. Heather speaks of the impact of community as well as the lessons she has learned here during her time with us and how what she has learned translates and ripples out into all aspects of her life. Heather speaks of several of our coaches at Blended Athletics including coach Darryl, coach Cody and coach Danielle and the way they have influenced her. She also speaks of the impact Kimberley, our operations director had on her before she had even entered the doors of Blended. This active and very eager to learn athlete even offers to accompany you, should you choose to come to Blended, at one of our morning classes. You can reach Heather on Instagram @hlblane, Danielle @daniellejo18 or reach out to us @blendedathletics or via our website www.blendedathletics.com if you’d like to know more about joining our community!

In this episode of Proud to be Blended, we sit down with Megan Hodder who has been with us for almost three years here at Blended Athletics in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Megan recently graduated firefighting school; we talk running, mindset, some of Megan’s favourite moments at Blended along with the impact this place has had on her overall growth as a young adult. - If you’d like to get in touch with Megan, you can reach her on Instagram @hoddermeg and if you’d like to speak to myself, the host, Danielle, you can find me; @daniellejo18. If you’re not already following us, check out @blendedathletics on Instagram!