Diana sits down with Katie, owner of Your Strength—a privately owned movement sanctuary in Phoenix. This inspiring conversation is all about redefining fitness, learning to trust your inner voice, moving through life's transitions, and the importance of asking yourself: “What do I want?”

Katie shares her unconventional journey from dental hygiene to opening her own gym. Together, they explore what it means to find physical strength that serves your real life (think: picking up overhead bags, traveling comfortably, or exploring Europe in your 70s!), not just looking fit for the internet.

Katie’s approach is about honoring each person’s unique needs, moving away from big box gym mentalities, and creating a safe, inclusive space for everyone—from people recovering from injury to those navigating menopause, aging, or just seeking a new relationship with movement.

Topics Covered:

• Redefining fitness for all ages, bodies, and abilities
• How movement can be playful, empowering, and individualized
• Katie’s personal story of transitioning careers after battling burnout and chronic pain
• Navigating limiting beliefs, fear, and the journey into entrepreneurship
• The importance of asking questions—of teachers, professionals, and especially yourself
• Developing your own definition of health beyond checklists and external expectations
• How strength training can support day-to-day life, not just aesthetics
• The power of stillness, breath, nervous system regulation, and finding quiet in a busy world
• Overcoming the “go harder” pressure and finding what truly lights you up

Key Quotes:

• “Challenging yourself in stillness is just as important as challenging yourself in movement.” – Katie
• “If you can get in your own corner, you’ll waste less time beating yourself up.” – Katie
• “Movement is so much more than just a gym routine—it's how you experience your life.” – Diana

Connect with Katie & Your Strength:

• Website: yourstrengthaz.com
• Instagram: @yourstrengthaz
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Connect with Diana Knezevici:

• Instagram: @diana.knezevici
• Email for inquiries: [email protected]

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