What happens when two people refuse to let trauma define their lives?In this episode, we sit down with TJ and Sarah Prieur, a powerhouse couple who have turned pain, doubt, and intrusive thoughts into strength, purpose, and healing.
TJ, a firefighter in the same department as Tim, opens up about the internal battles he hid for years — and the surprising path he found toward peace and clarity. Alongside his wife Sarah, they founded Real Elevation Coaching, a mind-body-spirit coaching practice that helps both first responders and civilians reclaim happiness and resilience.
Their healing journey didn’t come from sitting still. It came from movement, breath, and leaning into discomfort:
🧘 yoga
❄️ ice baths
🏃♂️ long-distance runs
🧠 mindset shifts
💬 honest self-reflection
🔥 and a willingness to rewrite the story from the inside out.
Together, they now guide others through the same process — teaching practical strategies for dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, and emotional overload in a world where burnout has become the norm.
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🔸 Real Elevation Coaching
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https://www.instagram.com/real_elevation_coaching
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558207840954
https://www.realelevation.com/
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