In the first episode of ChatterBeans™, I sit down with Lauren, a personal trainer from London, for a coffee and chat about her journey into fitness and helping others with their wellness. We dive into her experiences of living in New Zealand during COVID, how she became a personal trainer, and the pressures of the industry, as well as how she’s navigated it all while prioritising growth, relationships and finding balance in life.
Lauren opens up about giving up drinking, shifting her focus to wellness, and what it's like to find joy in fitness as a lifestyle rather than a strict routine. We get into the emotional ups and downs of being a trainer—the pressure to “perform,” dealing with imposter syndrome, and staying positive for clients even on tough days. She also shares her dreams of opening her own fitness studio, the realities of the post-COVID fitness world, and the pros and cons of entrepreneurship in this space.
It’s a candid, insightful conversation filled with real talk on following passions, taking risks, and learning to balance it all. Join us for some life lessons, laughs, and a fresh perspective on health, well-being, and pursuing what really matters.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to ChatterBeans and Lauren's Journey
10:01 - Life in New Zealand During COVID
20:14 - Becoming a Personal Trainer
29:20 - The Future of Fitness: Opening a Studio
37:23 - Life Lessons: Taking Risks and Following Passions
40:15 - Navigating Relationships and Personal Growth
40:29 - Quick-fire: learning more about Lauren
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