Have you ever felt stuck in your body or mindset, unsure if real change is even possible?

In today’s episode, we’re sharing the powerful transformation story of one of our own team members, Karen Hanneman, who went from feeling physically, mentally, and emotionally drained to crossing the finish line of a 50K race—with just six minutes to spare.

You’ll hear what finally pushed her to take the leap, the surprising breakthroughs that happened early on, and the mindset shifts that made the “impossible” feel inevitable.

We walk through her full journey—from her first steps into coaching, to building momentum, to race day grit.

Whether you want to run a 50K or just start showing up for yourself again, this episode will leave you fired up 🔥 and deeply inspired.

Tune in to hear what’s truly possible when you commit to growth—and learn the one message she’d give herself if she could go back to the beginning.

Highlights

• The emotional and physical starting point before committing to change.
• What finally sparked the decision to take control and join a coaching team.
• The early mindset breakthroughs that built momentum and belief.
• The mental and physical journey of training for (and completing) a 50K race.
• What running a 5K revealed about identity, resilience, and what's truly possibe.

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