“I show my scars so that others know they can heal.”

In this episode I am joined by Erin Bailey-Boyes. Erin is afitness and mindset coach from Muskoka, Ontario, but her story is about so much more than training plans or physical transformation. In this deeply honest and courageous episode, Erin opens up about her journey through grief, anxiety, addiction, and recovery — and what it really looks like to choose yourself, even when it feels impossibly hard.

We talk about her early life, how she found her way into fitness and coaching, and the pressure so many of us feel to appear “strong” and “put together” while quietly struggling behind the scenes. Erin shares her battle with alcoholism, the devastating loss of her partner in the line of duty, andthe long, brave road toward learning healthier ways to cope with pain, stress, and fear.

What makes this conversation so powerful is Erin’s willingness to be fully seen. She doesn’t share from a place of perfection — she shares from a place of truth. From the moments she used alcohol to numb the pain, to the moment she realized she deserved more from her life, Erin’s story is a reminderthat healing is not linear, but it is always possible.

This episode is about:             : Choosing authenticity over appearances                : Learning to sit with your pain instead ofrunning from it                : Redefining strength, resilience, andself-compassion

: Understanding that asking for help is notweakness — it’s courage

: And remembering that no matter how dark thingsfeel, your story is not over

If you or someone you love is struggling, I hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone — and that there is real hope on the other side of the hardest seasons.

Erin, thank you for your bravery, honesty, and your heart. Yourwillingness to share your story will help more people than you may ever realize.

About Erin:

Erin Bailey is a mom, fitness & nutrition coach, studio owner,and mindset mentor who will celebrate 12 years of sobriety this January. Erin’s journey has taught her that true transformation begins when you embrace yourstruggles, learn true self love and stop hiding from your own potential. With 27 years of coaching experience and multiple awards — including Most Influential Business Person of 2023 — Erin’s passion is to inspire others to live their best lives through strength, confidence, discovering their spiritand finding joy in both healing and health. She brings a grounded, real-life perspective to recovery, resilience, and personal transformation.

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