Shine Stories

SHINE FIT @shinefitco
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Shine Stories

Introducing "SHINE Stories", a podcast by SHINE FIT, where we invite leaders in our community share their “shine story”. Each guest talks about how they ditched diet culture, healed their relationship with fitness, and transformed their confidence. Hosted by our Founder, Jess Takimoto, this podcast discusses body image, mental health, disordered eating, and the harmful effects of diet culture. Join us in changing the fitness industry narrative of what fitness “looks like”, because STRONG comes in all shapes, sizes and colours. Prepare to leave feeling connected, inspired and empowered!

  1. APR 13

    2.2 PAULINE'S STORY: from serial groupon user to 18 months of working out consistently

    Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the SHINE Stories Podcast. Please be advised that our show discusses topics such as body image, mental health and disordered eating. In this episode, Jess sits down with longtime SHINE FIT member Pauline to unpack her fitness transformation that started with hesitation and ended with 18+ months of consistency and fun! Before SHINE, Pauline tried every class under the sun from yoga to pilates to Zumba but nothing seemed to stick. After seeing a SHINE ad and taking a chance on the six-week challenge, everything changed. Pauline reflects on how her mindset evolved from guilt-driven workouts to fitness as a mental reset—something she now looks forward to. She shares the impact of community and accoutability, and how this consistency has spilled into other areas of her life. If you've ever struggled to stick with a routine, this story will inspire you to stop overthinking and start showing up for yourself. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Why Pauline almost didn’t sign up (and what changed her mind) The power of scheduling workouts like meetings The mental shift from “I have to work out” to “I get to work out” How SHINE helped her rebuild self-trust and decision-making in all areas of life Her unexpected love for squats, endorphins, and… tiramisu You can connect with Pauline on Instagram @pfancyc !!

    40 min

  2. 2024-11-10

    2.1 EMILY'S STORY: from a decade of body dysmorphia and working out to change the way she looked to loving fitness and 3 years at SHINE

    Welcome back to the Shine Stories show! Please be advised, this episode discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Emily P, a physiotherapy resident and SHINE FIT instructor, who shares her journey from competitive dance to finding SHINE FIT and transforming her relationship with fitness and body image. Emily opens up about the societal pressures she faced and how her mindset has shifted from seeking external validation to focusing on self-empowerment. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Emily’s transition from competitive dance to a more sustainable and empowering fitness routine Overcoming toxic fitness culture and societal pressures around body image The importance of community in fitness and how it helped Emily reclaim her confidence Emily’s journey to becoming an instructor and the power of shifting her focus from appearance to feeling good in her body You can connect with Emily here: Instagram: @emily_pilcher

    54 min

  3. 2024-03-23

    10. ABBEY’S STORY: from a strict 6am prom workout regime to inspiring SHINE instructor

    Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating. On this episode, meet one of our OG community members and now instructor Abbey, who talks about her 4 year journey with SHINE, overcoming body dysmorphia, and becoming an Instructor.  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Going from exercising because you feel like you “should” to exercising because you WANT to  Fitness culture surrounding highschool prom  If you’re constantly picking your body apart because it’s never good enough; it wil never be good enough  conditioned  thought patterns around body image and food How it wasn’t love at first SHINE class + it probably took 15-20 classes to really fall in love with it Realizing that confidence transformation doesn’t happen overnight; it’s a gradual transition How she has exercised 4-5 days a week throughout MCATs and medical school because she can’t afford NOT to make the time Inspiration to BE YOURSELF and go all in because it will change your life You can connect with Abbey here:  Instagram @abbeyrokebyy

    45 min

  4. 2024-03-23

    9. MEG’S STORY: 4 years of SHINE & ditching toxic bridal fitness culture 

    Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating. On this episode, meet one of our OG community members Meg, who talks about her 4 year journey with SHINE, toxic bridal fitness culture and her dreams for what SHINE could become. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Being part of the 4 year-evolution that is SHINE FIT You can do anything, but you can't do everything, so choose what matters to you most, and let the rest go Finding a community that empowers you to ditch toxic diet/fitness culture Her experience as a 2024 Bride with the narrative that women, and particularly brides, NEED to diet, lose weight and get toned Setting non-aesthetic goals, like building endurance to get down on her wedding dance floor… What is toxic productivity and how to work through it? You can connect with Meg here:  Instagram @meganlizfleming

    44 min

  5. 2024-03-23

    8. PAYTON’S STORY: giving herself permission to FEEL beautiful and standing up to fatphobia

    Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating. On this episode, meet one of our incredible studio members Payton, who talks about healing her relationship with fitness, giving herself permission to FEEL beautiful and standing up to fatphobia. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Having a rocky relationship with fitness and food for almost her entire life (i.e. Being on WeightWatchers at 11) Hitting her 1 Year Milestone at SHINE What finally shifted mentally to want to heal her relationship with fitness  How being truthful with yourself about your body image is the key to change 2 big AHA moments - the iconic bridesmaid dress and 10k uphill hike in Santorini, Greece in August Giving yourself permission to feel WORTHY and deserving of feeling beautiful  Getting diagnosed with PCOS and how that impacts weight change (1 in 10 women go undiagnosed!)  What is fatphobia and how can we change the narrative You can connect with Payton here:  On the SHINE App or in the studio!

    1h 1m

  6. 2024-03-23

    7. NAOMI’S STORY: how letting go of perfectionism changed her life + unlocked her potential

    How letting go of perfectionism will unlock your potential w/ Naomi G Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating. On this episode, meet one of our Instructors Naomi, who talks about overcoming perfectionism and unlocking your potential. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: when you let go of perfectionism, you unlock your potential and start living for yourself instead of the approval of others Realizing that a routine will never be perfect; and consistency doesn't mean perfectionism  Faking outer confidence vs. developing inner confidence Getting into the habit of questioning your limitations (because the biggest limitations are the ones you put on yourself) How the labels given to us in childhood carry into adulthood, and how if we want to change your actions, you have to first change your identity  You can connect with Naomi here:  Instagram @naomi_grayy

    30 min

  7. 2024-03-23

    6. MEL’S STORY: why setting boundaries at work to go from “no time” to “making time” is WORTH IT

    Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating. On this episode, meet one of our OG members + instructors Mel, who talks about her love of SHINE since Day 1. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Starting with youtube workouts and the HORRIFYING comment that got her started on her fitness journey  Finding a fitness environment and community where everyone feels like a new best friend Immediate transformation of better sleep, energy, anxiety and confidence  Going from not having time to making time by setting boundaries at work  External vs internal validation with your fitness journey The power of having a "third space" between work and home You can connect with Mel here:  Instagram @melissappy

    36 min

  8. 2024-03-23

    5. EMMA’S STORY: turning a lifelong rocky relationship with body image into inspiring others

    Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating. On this episode, meet one of our OG studio members Mel, who talks about how SHINE transformed her confidence and life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Finding a workout for fun and not to change your body  The science of exercise - how the serotonin release can help you battle depression and anxiety  How she became obsessed with the SHINE brand over 4 years You can connect with Emma here:  Instagram ⁠@emmasparks99

    39 min
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    About

    Introducing "SHINE Stories", a podcast by SHINE FIT, where we invite leaders in our community share their “shine story”. Each guest talks about how they ditched diet culture, healed their relationship with fitness, and transformed their confidence. Hosted by our Founder, Jess Takimoto, this podcast discusses body image, mental health, disordered eating, and the harmful effects of diet culture. Join us in changing the fitness industry narrative of what fitness “looks like”, because STRONG comes in all shapes, sizes and colours. Prepare to leave feeling connected, inspired and empowered!

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    • Creator
      SHINE FIT @shinefitco
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      13
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © SHINE FIT @shinefitco
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      Shine Stories

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