Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Sam Ciaccia about bridging the gap between medical and fitness professionals for full body health. With a history of working in the medical field + personal training, Sam shares how she navigated an unexpected cancer diagnosis while building a business and maintaining her strength throughout it all. 

Samantha Ciaccia is a reputable strength coach and Physician Assistant with 10+ years of clinical experience and personal training. While working in the busy Emergency Rooms of New York City, she is convinced there is a direct link between optimal health and physical fitness. She spent her career bridging the gap between medicine and fitness, understanding both are equally important. Now, she coaches healthcare professionals, clinicians and other coaches from all over the world about the link between fitness and health care prevention. As a PA-C, B.S. Kinesiology and CSCS, Sam has a wealth of knowledge she wants to share with you!

Episode Highlights: 

• Sam’s shift into digital nomad life
• Solo traveling the world
• An unexpected cancer diagnosis
• Navigating body image in the midst of breast cancer
• Not identifying with a medical diagnosis
• How to be intentional with your energy
• The importance of strength training
• Mastering movement and kettlebells
• Intentional + strategic dating

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