The Excelsior Health Podcast
This is the podcast for busy professionals and parents who are battling weight gain, high stress, and a drop of self confidence.
We take the confusing, complicated, and overwhelming parts of fitness and give you simple but effective strategies and tactics so you can learn how to priortize strength training, healthy habits, and a positive enviornment into your lifestyle.
Our goal is to help you transform your health one episode at a time!
The Excelsior Health Podcast
61. Coach Emily’s Journey Into TFW Sauga
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How does someone go from walking into a gym for the first time… to becoming a coach inside it?
In this episode of the Excelsior Health Podcast, Coach Cory Fernandes sits down with Coach Emily to share her full journey — from her first experience stepping into TFW Sauga to eventually becoming part of the coaching team.
This is a real, relatable story that highlights what happens when the right environment, support system, and consistency come together.
Emily opens up about:
* What initially brought her into TFW
* Her early challenges, nerves, and first impressions
* How the environment helped her build confidence
* The moments where things started to “click”
* What inspired her to take the next step into coaching
* How mentorship and guidance shaped her growth
This episode isn’t just about fitness — it’s about identity, confidence, and stepping into something bigger than you expected.
It’s a powerful reminder that most people don’t start with confidence —
👉 they build it through action, support, and consistency.
If you’re someone who:
* Feels intimidated starting a fitness journey
* Struggles with confidence in the gym
* Or has ever thought “that couldn’t be me”…
Emily’s story will resonate with you.
👉 Share this episode with someone who needs to see what’s possible when you commit to your growth.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction & Meeting Coach Emily
00:02:30 – First Experience Walking Into TFW
00:06:45 – Early Challenges & Building Confidence
00:12:10 – When Things Started to Click
00:18:30 – Transitioning From Member to Coach
00:25:00 – Lessons From the Journey