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In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Katie sits down with her friend and fellow trainer, Leah, to unpack the language of the fitness industry the buzzwords, the trends, and the marketing that often leave women confused or misled. Together, they dive into what these terms really mean, how to see through the noise, and how women can confidently navigate their own strength journey without getting caught in the hype.

Whether you’ve ever wondered what “functional,” “toned,” or “lean” actually means  or you’re ready to reclaim your own definition of strong — this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and inspired to own your goals. 

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What if the way you see yourself isn’t the way you’re meant to know yourself? For most of human history, people lived their entire lives without ever truly seeing their own face ,  their identity was shaped by how they felt and how they impacted others, not by a constant reflection staring back at them.

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In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Katie Halfpenny Dunford shares the truth about what it means to be in the right room with the right people — and how mentorship rooted in care, not hype, can change everything.

From her journey training with Tonal to the impact of Coach Joe’s steady, purpose-driven guidance, Katie opens up about why the loudest voices in the fitness world aren’t always the most helpful. She dives into how surrounding yourself with people who truly want to see you grow can silence the chaos, clear the confusion, and elevate you in ways that go beyond physical strength.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise of social media or unsure who to trust on your fitness journey, this episode is your breath of fresh air.

🧭 What you’ll hear:

• Why the right people help you rise
• The difference between volume and value
• How mentorship helps quiet the noise
• Why real care always speaks louder than hype

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In this episode, I sit down with Leah, personal trainer, Tonal powerhouse, and globe-trotting mom who shares how she balances a life on the move with her passion for strength training. We dive into her journey as a coach, what it’s really like training while traveling with family, and how Tonal has transformed the way she trains and connects with others. From programming her own class on the platform to joining the Tonal Training Lab in NYC, Leah’s story is filled with heart, hustle, and true strength. Whether you’re a busy mom, fitness lover, or part of the Tonal fam this conversation will leave you inspired.

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As a muscle mommy, I didn’t see yoga as part of my strength journey until I met Coach Shelby on Tonal. In this episode, I talk about how yoga transformed my training, why it’s non-negotiable now, and how it’s helping me unlock one of my biggest goals: the dragon pistol squat. If you think yoga isn’t for lifters 👂listen up. This one’s for you.

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This episode is my thank you.

For reminding me that I wasn’t alone.

For proving that digital can still be deeply human.

And for turning strength training into something so much bigger than fitness.

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After beating skin cancer, I didn’t tiptoe back into life. I charged into one of the hardest programs on Tonal: House Volume 2.

Why?

Because I needed to prove to myself that I’m not broken. That I’m stronger because of what I’ve been through, not in spite of it.

In this episode, I open up about:

🔥 Choosing hard on purpose

🔥 Why I push myself past the limit

🔥 The coach who taught me how to meet the tough stuff head-on

🔥 Training alongside my badass friend & the power of uplifting energy

🔥 What resilience really looks like after cancer

This one’s for anyone who’s walked through hell and came back lifting heavier.

This one’s for the fighters. 💪

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In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Katie gets real with an Instagram Q&A that covers everything from taking two months off training during cancer treatment to her unapologetic love for Tonal’s Power Build program (spoiler: they’re basically in a long-term relationship

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Ever felt like you’re not good enough to lead, lift, or speak up? Same. In this episode, I’m breaking down how I’ve fought through imposter syndrome, built real confidence with Tonal, and found my voice, one rep and one messy step at a time. This one’s for anyone who’s ever doubted themselves but showed up anyway.

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In this heartfelt episode, Katie opens up about something rarely discussed in strength and wellness spaces: the value of welcoming men into the conversation around perimenopause, menopause, and muscle-building.

Sharing her personal journey—including what it was like to build muscle with a male coach after years of being let down by women—Katie challenges the idea that support must come from someone who looks like you to be meaningful.

This episode dives into:

💬 Why the basics of muscle-building still work—especially in perimenopause

💬 The emotional weight of feeling unsupported by other women

💬 Why letting men in doesn’t mean you’ve turned your back on your sisters

💬 What real support looks like—no matter where it comes from

It’s raw, real, and rooted in one message:

Strength has no gender—and healing often comes from unexpected places.

Whether you’re in the gym, in the thick of hormone changes, or just needing a reminder that you don’t have to do it alone—this one’s for you.

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