The Mindful Trainer Ep 15: A Thanksgiving Reflection: What I Learned from My First 10 Guests

Описание: Episode 15: A Thanksgiving Reflection: What I Learned from My First 10 Guests

In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Mindful Trainer, host Melanie Webb steps behind the microphone solo to reflect on the first ten guests who helped shape the heart of this podcast. Through themes of aging, athletic longevity, injury recovery, mindfulness, youth sports culture, and the healing power of community, Melanie shares the personal moments and insights that stayed with her long after each conversation ended.
Whether you’re navigating your own season of growth, healing from injury, or looking for a deeper connection to your mind and body, this gratitude-themed episode offers warmth, wisdom, and a heartfelt reminder of why community matters so deeply in the wellness world.
Tune in for a grounded, reflective journey through the stories, mentors, and conversations that inspired the first chapter of The Mindful Trainer.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

This Thanksgiving week, Melanie Webb hosts a solo gratitude episode of The Mindful Trainer, reflecting on the first eight guests who shaped the show’s foundation. From conversations on aging, functional movement, trauma healing, and injury recovery to youth sports culture and athletic longevity, Melanie revisits the insights that left a lasting impression. Through personal storytelling and heartfelt appreciation, she shares her “why” behind starting the podcast: strengthening the bonds of her community, colleagues, and lifelong friends. This warm, reflective episode offers listeners a moment to pause, breathe, and enter the holiday season with intention and gratitude.


Time Stamps
00:00 – Gratitude, Reflection & the Heart of the Podcast
04:12 – Guest Spotlight: Ryan Gentry on Aging With Strength & Self-Compassion
05:15 – Functional Movement, as a map back to Nature
06:21 – Jason Durtschi, Emotional Curage and the Medicine of Mindfulness
07:32 – Ami Canely: Integrity, Precision, and Safety
08:34 – Rafael Tokicz, Training Like an Athlete at Any Age
09:23 – Kelvin Everett, Rebuilding Community in Youth Sports
10:12 – Jennifer Schwartz, Rebuilding Strength and healing from the inside out
11:05 – Lauren Ziaks, The Invisible Work of Healing
13:07 – Mike Hench, Self Care for Therapists
14:52 – My Invitation to You


Learn More About The Mindful Trainer Podcast ⬇️
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