What does it really mean to become the healthiest version of yourself?

In this episode of The Becoming Club, we sit down with wellness creator, former Harlem Globetrotter, and former professional basketball player Troy Blyden for a conversation that goes far beyond green juice and morning routines.

Troy opens up about the insecurity and uncertainty he experienced after college, how losing the identity he thought he wanted forced him to redefine success, and how that journey ultimately led him to building a life centered around health, purpose, and service.

Together we discuss:

✨ Troy's journey from basketball to wellness

✨ His daily wellness routine

✨ Functional fitness vs. traditional workouts

✨ Barefoot shoes and movement

✨ Yerba mate, protein, whole foods & daily nutrition

✨ The mindset shifts that changed his life

✨ Overcoming insecurity and avoidance

✨ Lessons from being a Harlem Globetrotter

✨ Building confidence from within

✨ Health trends that are worth trying (and a few that made us laugh)

Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking for small habits that can make a big difference, this conversation is filled with practical advice and honest reflections about becoming your best self.

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CONNECT WITH TROY BLYDEN

Instagram:

@troyblyden

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Hosted by:

Fionna Wright

Taelyr Robinson

Produced by:

Eight Four Studios

Follow The Becoming Club for weekly conversations exploring the journeys behind success, wellness, resilience, and personal growth.

Millions know him as Laron Best.

But before the millions of views, viral skating videos, and brand partnerships, there was a young creator simply trying to figure out who he was.

In this episode of The Becoming Club, we sit down with professional roller skater, performer, actor, choreographer, and content creator Laron Best for one of his most personal conversations to date.

Laron shares how roller skating unexpectedly changed the trajectory of his career, what it was like growing a community of millions online, and why he's now excited to let people see more than just the version of himself they've watched on social media.

Together we discuss:

✨ Growing to 50K YouTube subscribers in just a few weeks

✨ The power of YouTube Shorts

✨ How viral content changed his life

✨ Becoming known for one niche and wanting people to see more

✨ Building a personal brand without management

✨ Walking his first runway at Milan Fashion Week with Dsquared2

✨ Representation, authenticity, and changing culture

✨ Going viral while staying true to yourself

✨ Balancing public opinion with personal growth

✨ The next chapter of Laron's career

Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, artist, or someone figuring out your own path, this conversation is packed with honest insights on growth, identity, and becoming.

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CONNECT WITH LARON BEST

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/laron.best

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@laronbest

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@laronbest

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Hosted by:

Fionna Wright

Taelyr Robinson

Produced by:

Eight Four Studios

Follow The Becoming Club for weekly conversations exploring the journeys behind success, creativity, wellness, and personal growth.

What does it really mean to become the healthiest version of yourself?

In this episode of The Becoming Club, we sit down with wellness creator, former Harlem Globetrotter, and former professional basketball player Troy Blyden for a conversation that goes far beyond green juice and morning routines.

Troy opens up about the insecurity and uncertainty he experienced after college, how losing the identity he thought he wanted forced him to redefine success, and how that journey ultimately led him to build a life centered around health, purpose, and service.

Together we discuss:

✨ Troy's journey from basketball to wellness

✨ His daily wellness routine

✨ Functional fitness vs. traditional workouts

✨ Barefoot shoes and movement

✨ Yerba mate, protein, whole foods & daily nutrition

✨ The mindset shifts that changed his life

✨ Overcoming insecurity and avoidance

✨ Lessons from being a Harlem Globetrotter

✨ Building confidence from within

✨ Health trends that are worth trying (and a few that made us laugh)

Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking for small habits that can make a big difference, this conversation is filled with practical advice and honest reflections about becoming your best self.

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CONNECT WITH TROY BLYDEN

Instagram:

@troyblyden

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Hosted by:

Fionna Wright

Taelyr Robinson

Produced by:

Eight Four Studios

Follow The Becoming Club for weekly conversations exploring the journeys behind success, wellness, resilience, and personal growth.

What if the number on the scale isn't the most important number you should be paying attention to?

In this episode of The Becoming Club, we sit down with Jeff Wills, co-founder of BOD (Body Overview Data), to explore why understanding your body composition, not just your weight, can completely change the way you approach your health.

Jeff shares his journey from working in emergency medicine in both the UK and the U.S. to building one of Southern California's leading preventative health companies after realizing healthcare needed to become more proactive instead of reactive.

His mission is simple: give people better data so they can make better decisions about their health.

Together we discuss:

✨ Jeff's journey into healthcare and why he founded BOD

✨ What a DEXA scan actually measures

✨ Why BMI can be misleading

✨ Muscle mass vs. body fat

✨ Bone density and why women should pay attention earlier

✨ Strength training for longevity

✨ Visceral fat and metabolic health

✨ Blood work, gut health and VO₂ max testing

✨ Creatine, supplements and wellness myths

✨ GLP-1 medications and who should (and shouldn't) use them

✨ Building a healthier future through preventative healthcare

Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or you're already focused on optimizing your health, this conversation offers practical insights that can help you make more informed decisions for years to come.

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CONNECT WITH JEFF WILLS & BOD

Website:

https://www.wearebod.com

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wearebod

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Hosted by:

Fionna Wright

Taelyr Robinson

Produced by:

Eight Four Studios

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What if the symptoms you've been told are "just part of getting older" actually deserve a closer look?

In this episode of The Becoming Club, we sit down with board-certified internal medicine physician, certified menopause practitioner, and women's health advocate Dr. Mondona Goodwin for an empowering conversation about perimenopause, hormones, birth control, weight changes, sleep, mood, and why women's healthcare should never be one-size-fits-all.

But before becoming one of the leading voices helping women navigate midlife, Dr. Mondona shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped her path into medicine and fueled her passion for transforming women's healthcare. From witnessing the gaps in care firsthand to supporting women through some of the most misunderstood seasons of life, her mission is rooted in both expertise and compassion.

Together, we discuss:

✨ Dr. Mondona's journey into women's health
✨ Why perimenopause is often overlooked or misdiagnosed
✨ What every woman should know about hormone changes
✨ Hormone therapy vs. birth control
✨ Why some women don't tolerate birth control well
✨ Weight gain, hot flashes, mood changes, and sleep disruption
✨ Nutrition, strength training, and holistic hormone care
✨ Common myths about hormone therapy
✨ Mental health, postpartum depression, PMDD, and why some women are at greater risk during perimenopause
✨ How to advocate for yourself and find care that fits your body

Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s or simply want to better understand your body, this conversation is packed with practical insights, compassionate guidance, and the reassurance that you don't have to navigate this season alone.

Follow Dr. Mondona:

📸 Dr. Mondona's Instagram

💙 CYRA Wellness Facebook

🌐 CYRA Wellness Website

🎙️ Hosted by Fionna Wright & Taelyr Robinson

Produced by Eight Four Studios

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What happens when you stop living the life you think you're supposed to live and start listening to yourself instead?

In this episode of The Becoming Club, we sit down with Taylor Toro, Editorial Lead for Tony Robbins and creator of Roll With Her, to talk about intuition, healing, femininity, personal growth, and what it really means to come home to yourself.

Taylor shares the deeply personal story behind ending her marriage, navigating one of the hardest seasons of her life, and how that experience ultimately became the catalyst for living more authentically than ever before.

We also dive into what she's learned from nearly a decade working alongside Tony Robbins, the psychology behind mindset and resilience, creating meaningful content, cultivating incredible female friendships, masculine and feminine energy, and why your intuition may already know the answer you're looking for.

Topics include:

• Working alongside Tony Robbins
• Healing after divorce
• Trusting your intuition
• Feminine & masculine energy
• Personal growth and self-worth
• Creating content with purpose
• Building meaningful friendships
• Becoming your authentic self

Follow Taylor:
Instagram: @taylor_toro

Roll With Her Instagram: @rollwithher, an all-women Dungeons & Dragons live-stream series bringing fantasy, roleplay, friendship, and femme gamer energy to the table.

Hosted by Fionna Wright & Taelyr Robinson

Produced by Eight Four Studios

What do you do when life takes everything you thought would always be there?

In this deeply personal conversation, Emmy-nominated actor, television host, and General Hospital star Cameron Mathison shares the challenges that transformed him forever.

From a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and losing his mother to brain cancer, to divorce, his son's health crisis, and losing his family home in the devastating Altadena wildfire, Cameron opens up about navigating grief, uncertainty, and rebuilding after profound loss.

We discuss the mindset practices that helped him keep moving forward, including acceptance, gratitude, compassion, and finding peace when life doesn't go according to plan.

We also talk about his career journey, Dancing with the Stars, General Hospital, and how adversity has reshaped his perspective on success, happiness, and what truly matters.

Whether you're navigating your own difficult season or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation is a powerful reminder that growth is still possible even in life's hardest moments.

Topics discussed:

• General Hospital and Dancing with the Stars
• Cameron's cancer diagnosis and recovery
• Losing his mother to brain cancer
• Divorce and major life transitions
• The Altadena wildfire and losing his home
• Gratitude, acceptance, and compassion
• Rebuilding after loss
• Finding meaning in adversity

Connect with us:
Instagram: @thebecomingclubpodcast
Hosts: Fionna Wright & Taelyr Robinson

Produced by: Eight Four Studios

From styling some of the world's biggest celebrities to judging America's Next Top Model, Nolé Marin has spent decades shaping culture, fashion, and iconic moments behind the scenes.

In this episode of The Becoming Club, Nolé shares the unlikely journey that took him from organizing closets and selling hand-studded jackets as a teenager to working with supermodel Claudia Schiffer, becoming a celebrity stylist, and finding himself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight through reality television.

We dive into the golden era of fashion, the lessons he learned from working alongside industry legends, the truth about confidence and personal style, and the mindset that helped him turn opportunities into a remarkable career.

Along the way, Nolé opens up about risk taking, resilience, reinvention, and why true style has far less to do with clothing and far more to do with who you are.

In this episode:
• How Nolé landed his first major styling opportunity with Claudia Schiffer
• Behind the scenes stories from America's Next Top Model
• The reality of unexpected fame and career reinvention
• Why confidence is the foundation of personal style
• The importance of knowing fashion's history while embracing its future
• What it really takes to build a lasting career in a constantly changing industry

About Nolé Marin:

Nolé Marin is a celebrity stylist, fashion expert, television personality, and former judge on America's Next Top Model. He has worked with some of the world's most recognizable celebrities, appeared on numerous television programs, and built a reputation as one of fashion's most influential image creators.

Follow Nolé:
Instagram: @nolemarin

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Instagram: @thebecomingclubpodcast
Hosts: Fionna Wright & Taelyr Robinson

Produced by: Eightfourstudios

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