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Late-diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 30, Rhiannon Cooper went from avoiding exercise to losing 100 pounds, becoming a personal trainer, and transforming how neurodivergent people experience fitness.
In this episode, we talk about:
Growing up as the “weird kid” in PE
The toxic, appearance-driven side of the fitness industry
Why traditional PT advice fails neurodivergent clients
Making gyms less overwhelming and more inclusive
Navigating gym anxiety and building self-advocacy
Rhiannon’s journey shows that health isn’t about weight or aesthetics—it’s about safety, comfort, and finding a way to move that actually works for your brain.
🎧 Listen now and connect with Rhiannon’s unapologetically neurodivergent approach to fitness.
Find Rhiannon HERE:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhiannoncooperpt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoncooperpt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonc/
Website: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhiannoncooperpt
Free community: https://community.notsotypicalfitness.co.uk/invitation?code=AG83CD
Gym Anxiety Toolkit: https://subscribepage.io/gym-anxiety-toolkit
By James WheelerLate-diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 30, Rhiannon Cooper went from avoiding exercise to losing 100 pounds, becoming a personal trainer, and transforming how neurodivergent people experience fitness.
In this episode, we talk about:
Growing up as the “weird kid” in PE
The toxic, appearance-driven side of the fitness industry
Why traditional PT advice fails neurodivergent clients
Making gyms less overwhelming and more inclusive
Navigating gym anxiety and building self-advocacy
Rhiannon’s journey shows that health isn’t about weight or aesthetics—it’s about safety, comfort, and finding a way to move that actually works for your brain.
🎧 Listen now and connect with Rhiannon’s unapologetically neurodivergent approach to fitness.
Find Rhiannon HERE:
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhiannoncooperpt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoncooperpt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonc/
Website: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhiannoncooperpt
Free community: https://community.notsotypicalfitness.co.uk/invitation?code=AG83CD
Gym Anxiety Toolkit: https://subscribepage.io/gym-anxiety-toolkit