January 08, 2026

Fitz Koehler & You Supercharged!

1 hour 7 minutes

Takeaways

Corporate wellness directly impacts productivity, morale, and an organization’s bottom line.

Humor and high energy dramatically increase engagement and information retention in wellness talks.

Honest, science-based conversations about health are more effective than motivational hype.

There is a critical difference between body shaming and compassionate, data-driven honesty.

Sustainable health practices outperform short-term diets every time.

Most diets fail because they are restrictive, unsustainable, or built on misinformation.

Health outcomes matter more than aesthetics or scale weight alone.

Fitness should be enjoyable, social, and integrated into real life — not a punishment.

Food should be viewed primarily as fuel, not comfort or reward.

Exercise cannot compensate for poor nutrition — you can’t outrun your fork.

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Fitz Koehler, a passionate race announcer and fitness expert, shares her journey into the world of fitness and race announcing. She emphasizes the importance of community, discipline, and creating joyful experiences for participants in races. Fitz discusses her new book, which aims to simplify fitness and weight management, and highlights the significance of understanding the science behind weight loss. The conversation also touches on the impact of children’s entertainment, like The Wiggles, in promoting healthy living. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore various themes surrounding fitness, corporate wellness, and the importance of honest communication about health. They discuss the shift in corporate culture towards prioritizing employee health, the role of humor in wellness talks, and the fine line between body shaming and providing honest feedback. The conversation emphasizes the need for sustainable health practices over temporary diets, advocating for a holistic approach to wellness that includes mental and emotional well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back and Race Experiences

02:40 The Magic of Race Day and Community

05:56 The Journey to Becoming a Race Announcer

08:51 The Role of a Fitness Expert

11:39 The Impact of COVID on Racing

14:29 The Launch of a New Fitness Book

17:25 The Truth About Fitness and Weight Loss

21:56 Living in Harmony with Nature

22:31 The Pursuit of Imperfection

23:33 The Science of Weight Management

26:05 The Formula for Sustainable Weight Loss

27:42 Discipline Over Motivation

28:23 The Journey to Fitness Career

34:04 Corporate Wellness and Employee Health

37:34 The Importance of Storytelling in Fitness

41:58 The Truth About Diets and Nutrition

42:29 The Four Pillars of Fitness

43:49 Brutal Honesty in Health Communication

44:58 Body Shaming vs. Honest Feedback

47:09 The Role of Doctors in Weight Management

48:43 Cultural Perspectives on Body Image

50:39 The Fallacy of BMI and Weight Standards

54:18 Sustainable Eating Habits

58:27 The Dangers of Dieting

01:01:48 Connecting with Fitz Koehler

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