Sports, Service, and Strength: A Journey Onto Health
Sat Jan 31 2026
In this episode, we hear Laura's journey onto health. Shaped by resilience, change, and reinvention. From growing up in Chicago and staying active through various sports, to working in criminal justice, this conversation explores how life experiences shape our relationship with health.
After navigating menopause-related weight gain, she decided to invest in herself by hiring a coach—who ultimately recommended CrossFit. That recommendation became a turning point. She shares what it’s like to start something new later in life, shift priorities, and embrace strength not just as a physical goal, but as a way to show up fully for the next chapter of life.
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In this episode, we hear Laura's journey onto health. Shaped by resilience, change, and reinvention. From growing up in Chicago and staying active through various sports, to working in criminal justice, this conversation explores how life experiences shape our relationship with health. After navigating menopause-related weight gain, she decided to invest in herself by hiring a coach—who ultimately recommended CrossFit. That recommendation became a turning point. She shares what it’s like to start something new later in life, shift priorities, and embrace strength not just as a physical goal, but as a way to show up fully for the next chapter of life.