Episode 12: Coaching with a Purpose with Matt Silva

🎙️ Episode Title: Coaching with Purpose – A Conversation with Matt from Purposeful Fitness

🗓️ Episode Summary:
 In this inaugural guest episode of the Rise Health Coaching Podcast, host Jana Renner joined by a very special guest — her longtime coach, colleague, and friend, Matt, founder of Purposeful Fitness. Jana and Matt have shared over seven years of coaching experiences, collaborations, and meaningful conversations, making him the perfect choice for this milestone episode.

Listeners will get a behind-the-scenes look at Matt’s journey as an individualized fitness coach and entrepreneur. He shares his personal story, how he built his coaching business, and the philosophy that drives his work. Originally from Brazil, Matt brings a rich and unique perspective to coaching, one rooted in connection, intention, and listening to each client’s story.

The conversation also touches on how Matt and Jana first started working together, how their coaching relationship has evolved, and the importance of authenticity and emotional awareness in both fitness and health coaching. Whether you're a coach, client, or someone just starting out on a health journey, this episode offers relatable insights and thoughtful takeaways.

💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Matt’s background shaped his individualized coaching approach
• The mission behind his business, Purposeful Fitness
• What it means to coach with purpose, not pressure
• The importance of emotional intelligence in fitness and health
• Stories from Matt and Jana’s years of working together
• Why every client’s story matters in their coaching journey

🎧 About the Guest:
Matt is a passionate fitness coach and the founder of Purposeful Fitness, where he helps clients move with intention, build lasting habits, and connect deeply with their health goals. He also hosts a podcast where he shares coaching insights, client stories, and reflections on the deeper side of fitness and wellness. Matt brings heart, humility, and authenticity to every coaching session — and now, to this episode.

You can find Matt at:

📱Follow Matt on Instagram: @coach_mattsilva

🌐 Purposeful Fitness & Linktree

For more information and content from Jana :

📱 Follow me on Instagram: @jana.r.renner
🌐 Learn more about working with me at Linktree & read my blog on Substack

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