Mind Pump Personal Training: https://mindpumppersonaltraining.com/?htrafficsource=youtube-organic&hcategory=etapepisode&el=14In this episode of The Elite Trainer Podcast, Kyle and Adam sit down with Mary — a longtime Mind Pump fan who turned her passion into a powerful career in fitness. Mary shares how she went from an advertising job to becoming a trainer at LA Fitness, then transitioned to working at NASA focusing on corrective exercise and mobility. She discusses how community, clear communication, and small wins have shaped her coaching philosophy. The conversation highlights one of her most impactful success stories: helping a 12-year-old girl reverse prediabetes and transform her family’s lifestyle. A must-listen for any trainer looking to create real, lasting change in their clients’ lives.If you got value from this episode, make sure to follow or subscribe to The Elite Trainer Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you know a friend, client, or fellow trainer who could benefit, share it with them — it’s the best way to support the show and help more coaches level up.Thanks for listening — we’re just getting started.00:00 From Mind Pump Listener to Fitness Career02:00 Leaving Advertising and Starting at LA Fitness05:00 Developing Skills at NASA: Mobility & Pain-Free Training08:30 Building Confidence Through Education and Mentorship11:00 Why Corrective Exercise Improved Client Retention13:00 Leading Group Classes and Adapting to Different Populations15:00 Overcoming the Fear of Sales Conversations17:30 Coaching Women With Prediabetes20:00 How Mary Helped a 12-Year-Old Reverse Her Diagnosis23:00 Family Buy-In and Lifestyle Change25:00 Parenting Through Leadership and Example27:00 Building Trust, Emotional Impact, and Client TransformationInstagram:Kyle Pullin - @mindpumpkyleSal Distefano - @mindpumpdistefanoJustin Andrews - @mindpumpjustinAdam Schafer - @mindpumpadam Doug Egge- @mindpumpdougMind Pump Fitness Coaching - @elitetraineracademy YouTube:Mind Pump Show - @MindPumpShow Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6i2iSdbEu9PFJ62bYvrj58?si=f66779f77fc7488f
