The Active Life Podcast

FAFO: From Burnout to Building Her Dream Coaching Career with Weezy Shumaker


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After years of overworking and undervaluing herself in traditional fitness and corporate jobs, Weezy made the leap that changed everything. This episode dives into her inspiring journey of betting on herself, from leaving a stable insurance job to facing burnout as a coach, and eventually finding success through authenticity and strategic risk. Larry unpacks the real, raw story of how Weezy and her husband, Ted, navigated career shifts, parenting, postpartum challenges, and career-building to design a life they actually love.

Weezy shares how her breaking point—marked by a toxic gym environment and a dismissive boss—became her breakthrough. With Ted's unwavering support (even becoming a certified coach to cover her classes during pregnancy), she decided to "fuck around and find out" if she could truly make it on her own. Spoiler: she did. From reclaiming her time with her kids to building a business around clients she’s passionate about, Weezy now runs a thriving practice serving women in motherhood transitions.

If you're someone sitting on the edge of a big decision, unsure whether it’s the right time to leap, Weezy’s story is your sign. This episode is packed with lessons on self-belief, value alignment, and how failing fast can be the key to sustainable success.

This is the Active Life Podcast where two fitness professionals with decades of experience tell their stories and hope to give you some tips and insights into what it takes to be successful for you and your clients.

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Active Life Professionals help people who won’t take “if it hurts, don’t do it” for an answer. Want to learn how to get out of pain without giving up your active life, go to https://activelifeprofessional.com/find-a-pro-near-me/Are you a coach or trainer who wants to learn how to build a fulfilling coaching business helping people get out of pain without giving up their active life? Head to https://activelifeprofessional.com/al-p-coaching-program/Follow Dr. Sean Pastuch @ https://www.instagram.com/drseanpastuch/Follow Active Life RX @ https://www.instagram.com/activeliferx/Follow Active Life Professional @ https://www.instagram.com/activelifeprofessional

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