Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the SHINE Stories Podcast. Please be advised that our show discusses topics such as body image, mental health, perfectionism, and disordered eating.

In this episode, Jess sits down with SHINE FIT instructor and longtime member Megan R to talk about her 4-year fitness journey—from avoiding workouts entirely to becoming the one leading them. Before SHINE, Meg believed fitness “just wasn’t for her.” A recovering perfectionist, she avoided anything she wasn’t immediately good at—and that included exercise. After saying yes to a SHINE livestream class (thanks to a persistent friend), she discovered that fitness could actually be fun—and that she didn’t need to be perfect to belong.

Megan opens up about overcoming self-doubt, shifting her identity, and how embracing imperfection helped her grow both physically and mentally. Now, as a SHINE instructor, she’s passionate about helping others realize they’re capable of more than they think—no matter where they start. If you’ve ever felt like you “weren’t the athletic type” or let perfectionism hold you back, this episode is for you.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

Why Megan almost quit after her first class—and what brought her back

How fun, community, and small wins kept her consistent for 4 years

The mindset shift from “I can’t do this” to “I enjoy doing this”

What it’s really like stepping into the role of a fitness instructor

How fitness transformed her confidence far beyond the studio walls

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the SHINE Stories Podcast. Please be advised that our show discusses topics such as body image, mental health and disordered eating.

In this episode, Jess sits down with longtime SHINE FIT member Pauline to unpack her fitness transformation that started with hesitation and ended with 18+ months of consistency and fun! Before SHINE, Pauline tried every class under the sun from yoga to pilates to Zumba but nothing seemed to stick. After seeing a SHINE ad and taking a chance on the six-week challenge, everything changed.

Pauline reflects on how her mindset evolved from guilt-driven workouts to fitness as a mental reset—something she now looks forward to. She shares the impact of community and accoutability, and how this consistency has spilled into other areas of her life. If you've ever struggled to stick with a routine, this story will inspire you to stop overthinking and start showing up for yourself.

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You can connect with Pauline on Instagram @pfancyc !!

Welcome back to the Shine Stories show! Please be advised, this episode discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Emily P, a physiotherapy resident and SHINE FIT instructor, who shares her journey from competitive dance to finding SHINE FIT and transforming her relationship with fitness and body image. Emily opens up about the societal pressures she faced and how her mindset has shifted from seeking external validation to focusing on self-empowerment.

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You can connect with Emily here:

Instagram: @emily_pilcher

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the SHINE STORIES podcast. Please be advised our show discusses body image, mental health, and disordered eating.

On this episode, meet one of our OG members + instructors Mel, who talks about her love of SHINE since Day 1.