Start Before You're Ready

Kelly Young

Welcome to Start Before You’re Ready, a podcast dedicated to inspiring and educating those on their journey toward health and happiness. Join us as we dive into authentic conversations with individuals who have embraced the challenge of adapting healthy behaviors, sharing their struggles and unique paths to success. This show is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed or uncertain about where to start on their wellness journey. Our Mission In a world where perfection often feels like the goal, we believe every small step counts. Our message is simple: you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to make a change. Whether you’re just beginning or have faced setbacks, every action you take toward your goals is worth celebrating. Let’s explore the power of starting small and building upon your own success. Who We Serve Our audience comprises individuals who want to take steps toward better health and those who already exercise and focus on nutrition but may not feel like they’re nailing it. If you consider yourself a work in progress, this podcast is for you. What Makes Us Unique Start Before You’re Ready stands out in the crowded podcast landscape by combining storytelling with actionable insights. Each episode features guests who share their struggles and triumphs, allowing listeners to connect with real experiences. As a solution-oriented fitness coach with 30 years of experience, I’ll provide expert advice tailored to each guest’s challenges, ensuring that our audience walks away with practical strategies they can implement immediately. Goals of the Show • Personal Growth: To foster a community of individuals committed to improving their health and happiness. • Brand Awareness: To introduce listeners to Inergy’s studio and virtual workout programs while highlighting the value of our nutrition coaching services. • Engagement: To invite listeners to join our community and take part in a supportive journey toward wellness. Join Us Tune in to Start Before You’re Ready for engaging stories, expert advice, and a supportive community that believes in progress over perfection. Together, let’s take those first steps toward a healthier, happier life—because every journey begins with a single step!

  1. 5D AGO

    Ep 69. Empowering Female Athletes: Confidence, Mindset, and the MENTOR Model with Coach Sarah Stack

    In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly Young talks with coach, author, and mindset expert Sarah Stack, host of the Her Time podcast. Sarah is devoted to helping teen and tween female athletes stay confident, healthy, and in sport longer, and she shares why so many girls leave sports around ages 14–15—and what coaches and parents can do to keep them connected to the game and themselves. Sarah breaks down her MENTOR Model (Mindset, Nutrition, Training, and Recovery) and how it helps young athletes build sustainable routines around fueling, rest, and confidence. She also shares her journey from stay-at-home mom to strength coach and member of Todd Durkin’s Mastermind, and how she supports families through big decisions like taking time off or stepping away from competition. Kelly and Sarah dive into burnout, identity beyond sports, and why adults, too, need recovery and purpose outside work or fitness. Whether you’re a parent, coach, or midlife athlete, this conversation will encourage you to trust your gut and start before you’re ready.  Listen to Sarah’s show Her Time here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-time/id1777931345?i=1000745867708 -- Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

    43 min

  2. JAN 26

    Ep 68. From Uncertain to Unstoppable: Heather Comerford's Story

    In this inspiring episode of Start Before You’re Ready, host Kelly Young welcomes Heather Comerford, a longtime KBC community member whose journey from self-doubt to leadership will leave you feeling motivated to take action—no matter where you’re starting from. Heather opens up about finding her strength through community, navigating personal loss, and the life-changing lessons she’s learned about consistency, connection, and courage.   Together, Kelly and Heather explore the emotional side of transformation—the moments that stretch us, the people who lift us, and the small steps that create big change. You’ll hear Heather’s refreshing take on nutrition and how movement became her therapy. This episode is a love letter to community, growth, and the reminder that progress begins the moment you decide to start before you’re ready.   -- Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

    52 min

  3. JAN 19

    Ep 67. Unlocking Metabolic Health: The Dr. Todd Miller Approach

    In this episode of Start Before You're Ready, host Kelly Young engages with Dr. Todd Miller, an exercise physiologist and public health researcher, to discuss the paradox of declining health despite advancements in nutrition. Todd shares insights from his extensive experience in metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of personalized dietary interventions based on individual metabolism and muscle mass. He explains how technologies like DEXA scans can help tailor diet programs, removing guesswork and leading to better health outcomes. The conversation also touches on the societal shift towards inactivity and its implications for chronic diseases, particularly in adolescents, and the need for a cultural change to reintroduce physical activity into daily life. Throughout the discussion, Todd highlights the significance of resistance training for metabolic health and bone density, debunking myths around weightlifting, especially for women. He advocates for a balanced approach to nutrition, stressing the importance of protein intake while allowing flexibility with fats and carbohydrates. The episode concludes with Todd's insights on the systemic issues contributing to obesity and chronic disease, including the role of GLP-1 medications and the need for a holistic view of health that prioritizes activity alongside diet. For listeners who want to go deeper into the science of metabolism, movement, and modern health, follow Dr. Miller’s writing on Substack at The Flux Files: https://toddmiller67.substack.com/ Learn more about his clinical and testing work at LiveLean RX, a national chain of body composition and metabolism testing centers: https://www.liveleanrx.com  -- Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

    59 min

  4. JAN 12

    Ep 66. Real Food, Real Results: How to Eat Better Without Overthinking It

    If you’ve ever stood in front of your fridge wondering what to eat, this episode is your reset. Kelly breaks down her real-world system for eating better without spending more — starting with how to take inventory, shop smarter, and fill your kitchen with real, satisfying food that fuels you. She’ll walk you through her go-to fridge setup, quick meal tricks, and the fiber-rich foods that keep you full and energized. It’s practical, no-pressure advice that proves healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs a plan. -- Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

    42 min

  5. JAN 5

    Ep 65. Audacious in 2026: Accountability, One Word, and Doing the Hard Stuff

    Kicking off 2026, Kelly sits down solo to unpack what really happened  this past year—from year-long InBody check-ins and and accountability that actually got people to follow through when motivation dipped. She shares the honest truth about projects that took way longer than planned, why finishing hard (and sometimes annoying) things matters, and what she noticed about the people who stayed consistent versus the ones who quietly fell off. This episode is also a nudge to pick a word for your year that actually means something in your real life, not just on a vision board, and to build in the accountability you know you need instead of pretending you’ll “just be more disciplined.” Kelly talks about choosing “audacious” for herself, how saying yes changed things for members and coaches, and why she’s doubling down on real conversations, coaching, and community inside the studio and on this podcast in 2026. -- Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

    35 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Ep 64. Bob Wells: How Starting at 54 Changed His Life at 65

    Bob Wells is one of our most iconic KBC members and the perfect example of “start before you’re ready.” At 54, he took over his wife’s membership, showed up to a brutally hot August class, moaned his way through the warm‑up, and had other students quietly convinced he’d never return. But he did. Again and again. Now, more than a decade later, Bob is in his mid‑60s, running 5Ks whenever he wants, lifting heavier than ever, and holding onto muscle that most people his age would love to have.    In this episode, Bob and Kelly walk through how one Saturday class turned into a full routine, how a single Winter Challenge and a nutrition workshop with Amy Beyer changed everything, and how tracking his food daily (for nearly 10 years!) helps him enjoy travel, lobster rolls, and pizza without losing control of his goals. They talk about family history, longevity, MyZone, steps, and why the real magic isn’t in extremes—it’s in layers, community, and showing up when you’re not quite ready yet. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s “too late” to start, this story will shut that down in the best possible way.   -- Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

    47 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    Ep 63. Keep Going: The Marathon of Motherhood and Self‑Discovery with Christine Varanelli

    This week on Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly sits down with her longtime friend and original boot camper, Christine Varanelli—a mom of four, lifelong learner, marathon runner, and one of the most quietly powerful women you’ll ever meet. From the early boot camp days to crossing finish lines across the country and chasing new degrees and dreams in her fifties, Christine’s story is a masterclass in perseverance. She opens up about life’s twists—the hard seasons, the evolving identity of motherhood, and the courage it takes to keep reinventing yourself no matter what’s happening around you. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep moving forward when life feels heavy or you’re unsure where to start, Christine’s story will remind you what’s possible when you refuse to give up on yourself. -- Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

    48 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Ep 62. From Brain Fog to Great Energy: Healing Midlife Inflammation with Daniela Hess

    Kelly welcomes her lifelong friend and Great Energy co‑founder, Daniela Hess, for a raw, and real conversation about energy, autoimmune issues, and what it actually takes to feel like yourself again. From Friendly’s shifts at 16 to navigating brain fog, hair loss, puffiness, and crushing fatigue in her 40s and 50s, Daniela shares how she uncovered anemia, Hashimoto’s, gut issues, and the hidden gaps in “normal” lab results so many women are handed. They dive into why so many midlife symptoms (weight gain, mood swings, low libido,  are really rooted in inflammation and gut health, how the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) and smarter labs can change the game, and why midlife can actually become your most creative, intimate, and joyful chapter. If you’ve ever felt, “What is happening to my body?” this episode will give you language, direction, and serious inspiration.  -- Let’s connect!IG: @kellys_bootcampMy website: https://kellysbootcamp.net/

    48 min
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Welcome to Start Before You’re Ready, a podcast dedicated to inspiring and educating those on their journey toward health and happiness. Join us as we dive into authentic conversations with individuals who have embraced the challenge of adapting healthy behaviors, sharing their struggles and unique paths to success. This show is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed or uncertain about where to start on their wellness journey. Our Mission In a world where perfection often feels like the goal, we believe every small step counts. Our message is simple: you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to make a change. Whether you’re just beginning or have faced setbacks, every action you take toward your goals is worth celebrating. Let’s explore the power of starting small and building upon your own success. Who We Serve Our audience comprises individuals who want to take steps toward better health and those who already exercise and focus on nutrition but may not feel like they’re nailing it. If you consider yourself a work in progress, this podcast is for you. What Makes Us Unique Start Before You’re Ready stands out in the crowded podcast landscape by combining storytelling with actionable insights. Each episode features guests who share their struggles and triumphs, allowing listeners to connect with real experiences. As a solution-oriented fitness coach with 30 years of experience, I’ll provide expert advice tailored to each guest’s challenges, ensuring that our audience walks away with practical strategies they can implement immediately. Goals of the Show • Personal Growth: To foster a community of individuals committed to improving their health and happiness. • Brand Awareness: To introduce listeners to Inergy’s studio and virtual workout programs while highlighting the value of our nutrition coaching services. • Engagement: To invite listeners to join our community and take part in a supportive journey toward wellness. Join Us Tune in to Start Before You’re Ready for engaging stories, expert advice, and a supportive community that believes in progress over perfection. Together, let’s take those first steps toward a healthier, happier life—because every journey begins with a single step!

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  • Creator
    Kelly Young
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kelly Young