Start Before You're Ready
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Welcome to Start Before You’re Ready, a podcast dedicated to inspiring and educating those on their journey toward health and happiness. Join us as we dive into authentic conversations with individuals who have embraced the challenge of adapting healthy behaviors, sharing their struggles and unique paths to success. This show is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed or uncertain about where to start on their wellness journey. Our Mission In a world where perfection often feels like the goal, we believe every small step counts. Our message is simple: you don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to make a change. Whether you’re just beginning or have faced setbacks, every action you take toward your goals is worth celebrating. Let’s explore the power of starting small and building upon your own success. Who We Serve Our audience comprises individuals who want to take steps toward better health and those who already exercise and focus on nutrition but may not feel like they’re nailing it. If you consider yourself a work in progress, this podcast is for you. What Makes Us Unique Start Before You’re Ready stands out in the crowded podcast landscape by combining storytelling with actionable insights. Each episode features guests who share their struggles and triumphs, allowing listeners to connect with real experiences. As a solution-oriented fitness coach with 30 years of experience, I’ll provide expert advice tailored to each guest’s challenges, ensuring that our audience walks away with practical strategies they can implement immediately. Goals of the Show • Personal Growth: To foster a community of individuals committed to improving their health and happiness. • Brand Awareness: To introduce listeners to Inergy’s studio and virtual workout programs while highlighting the value of our nutrition coaching services. • Engagement: To invite listeners to join our community and take part in a supportive journey toward wellness. Join Us Tune in to Start Before You’re Ready for engaging stories, expert advice, and a supportive community that believes in progress over perfection. Together, let’s take those first steps toward a healthier, happier life—because every journey begins with a single step!
Episodes
- Ep 83. From Isolation to Inergy: How Fitness Became Lisa Glasgow’s Lifeline as a Caregiver
Lisa Glasgow, a KBC member and mother, discusses her experiences with international adoption, raising a daughter with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and caregiving for her father. She explains how fitness, specifically joining Kelly's Bo…
- Ep 82. Turning Barriers Into Bridges with Carrie Armacost
In this episode of Start Before You're Ready, host Kelly talks with Carrie Armacost, founder of CareFit and Barriers Into Bridges Coaching, about the connection between movement and personal growth. They discuss functional fitness, rotatio…
- Ep 81. How Ted Dropped Body Fat, Ditched Night Snacking, and Stepped Up to Lead
In this episode, Ted Moore shares his experience of improving body composition and overcoming pain in his 50s by joining Kelly's Bootcamp. He discusses his transition to coaching, leadership within the community, and the benefits of small…
- Ep 80. From Lineman to Lifeman with Scott Conley
In this episode, Scott Conley shares his journey of health and fitness transformation in his 40s, detailing his transition from unhealthy habits to embracing a healthier lifestyle through the KBC community.
- Ep 79. Stop Waiting, Start Doing: 10 Tips That Meet You Where You Are
This episode of Start Before You're Ready features Kelly's 10 rapid-fire tips addressing mindset, movement, and meals, designed to help listeners wherever they are on their journey. Kelly shares personal rules and practical advice, includi…
- Ep 78. Boot Camp, Beer, and the Jar of Time with Andrew Young
In this episode, host Kelly interviews her husband, Andrew Young, discussing his 18-year fitness consistency, including overcoming injuries and aging. They explore how movement anchors a family through busy seasons and life changes, focusi…
- Ep 77. Habits, Failures…and How I Got to the Red Carpet at the Oscars
In this episode of Start Before You're Ready, Kelly discusses habits and failures, sharing a personal story of reaching the Oscars red carpet. She reflects on lessons learned about controlling the controllables and belonging.
- Ep 76. Make SHIFT Happen: Addiction, Food, and Finding Freedom with Yvette Salva
Yvette Salva details her struggles with anorexia, bulimia, alcohol, and cocaine, leading to 23 years of sobriety. She shares her recovery process, emphasizing the importance of willingness, accountability, and routine, and discusses the co…
- Ep 75. My Best Ideas Sucked: Granola, Grit, and Growing Something Real With Aaron Anker
Kelly interviews Aaron Anker, owner of Grandy Organics, about his path from a ski-bum lifestyle to leading an organic food brand in Maine. They discuss the realities of running an independent company, the importance of intentional living,…
- Ep 74. 17 Years, 17 Lessons: What Actually Helps People Stay on Track with Their Health
In this solo episode, the host shares 17 lessons from 17 years of health coaching, emphasizing how simple challenges and tiny habits foster consistency, confidence, and results. The episode also touches on the host
- Ep 73. Walking Through Unimaginable Loss with Faith, Grit, and Love with Tonya Koch Duncan
Tonya Koch Duncan discusses her experiences with profound loss, detailing her son Alex's battle with cancer and her daughter Ashley's struggle with addiction. She explores themes of resilience, faith, and the process of rediscovering joy a…
- Ep 72. Sara Kooperman on Building SCW: Resilience, Reinvention, and the Future of Fitness Education
Sara Kooperman, founder of SCW Fitness Education, shares her 40-year journey building the company from workshops to national conferences, emphasizing resilience and the evolving fitness industry.
- Ep 71. The Next Chapter Starts Now: Reinvention with Bobby Kelly
Bobby Kelly, founder of Results Only Fitness and author, joins the podcast to discuss reinvention and purpose in midlife. He shares insights on starting anew, using fitness as a vehicle for coaching, and finding the courage to reset standa…
- Ep 70. The Laundromat That Became a Gym: How Brian Built Fit360 DC
Brian McGee shares the story of founding Fit360 DC, a fitness gym that began in a former laundromat. He details how his personal journey, family influences, and a commitment to coaching shaped his entrepreneurial path in the fitness indust…
- Ep 69. Empowering Female Athletes: Confidence, Mindset, and the MENTOR Model with Coach Sarah Stack
This episode features a conversation with coach Sarah Stack on empowering young female athletes. They discuss the MENTOR Model (Mindset, Nutrition, Training, Recovery) and strategies to help girls maintain confidence and stay in sports lon…
- Ep 68. From Uncertain to Unstoppable: Heather Comerford's Story
In this episode of Start Before You're Ready, Heather Comerford discusses her personal transformation, highlighting the importance of community, consistency, connection, and courage. She shares how movement served as therapy and offers ins…
- Ep 67. Unlocking Metabolic Health: The Dr. Todd Miller Approach
Host Kelly Young speaks with Dr. Todd Miller about the paradox of declining health and discusses his approach to metabolic health, emphasizing personalized nutrition, resistance training, and addressing societal inactivity.
- Ep 66. Real Food, Real Results: How to Eat Better Without Overthinking It
This episode of Start Before You're Ready, Ep 66, focuses on a practical system for eating better by managing inventory, shopping smarter, and utilizing quick meal tricks and fiber-rich foods for sustained energy.
- Ep 65. Audacious in 2026: Accountability, One Word, and Doing the Hard Stuff
In Ep 65, host Kelly discusses accountability, completing difficult tasks, and choosing a meaningful word for 2026, drawing lessons from the past year's experiences and member consistency. She emphasizes the importance of real conversation…
- Ep 64. Bob Wells: How Starting at 54 Changed His Life at 65
This episode features Bob Wells, who began a fitness journey at 54 and experienced significant life changes by his mid-60s. He discusses how consistent effort, community, and tracking his progress helped him achieve his goals, demonstratin…
- Ep 63. Keep Going: The Marathon of Motherhood and Self‑Discovery with Christine Varanelli
Christine Varanelli discusses her experiences with motherhood, self-discovery, and perseverance, sharing insights on reinventing oneself and continuing forward despite life's challenges. Her story highlights the importance of not giving up…
- Ep 62. From Brain Fog to Great Energy: Healing Midlife Inflammation with Daniela Hess
Daniela Hess shares her personal experience of overcoming midlife health challenges, including brain fog, fatigue, and autoimmune issues, by addressing inflammation and gut health.
- Ep 61. Just Get Yourself There": The Mindset Shifts Behind Lori Molnar's Success
Lori Molnar shares her journey from exercise physiology to teaching and group fitness, detailing her experiences with motherhood, career pivots, and overcoming breast cancer. She highlights how clean eating, strength training, and mindset…
- Ep 60. Parallel Paths: Turning Pain into Purpose with Chris Kerns
Chris Kerns discusses overcoming personal loss by founding and leading a free early morning workout group, November Project. He and host Kelly Young reflect on how shared experiences of loss, fitness, and community building provided healin…
- Ep 59. Stop the Holiday Spiral: Project Zero + Menopause Truth for Midlife Women with Amy Beyer
In this episode, Kelly and Amy Beyer explore Project Zero, a challenge to navigate the holidays without weight gain, and Amy's Menopause Makeover program, offering practical advice for midlife women on hormone therapy, nutrition, and build…
- Ep 58. Stronger Together: Friendship, Fitness, and Showing Up with Jennifer Viselli & Heather McDade
Jennifer Viselli and Heather McDade share how fitness fostered their friendship and support network. They discuss overcoming medical challenges, the importance of showing up, and using consistency and community for transformation on Start…
- Ep 57. Confessions & Connection: The Episode That Almost Wasn’t
Kelly shares a behind-the-scenes confession about re-recording the episode and discusses the importance of connection and community. She offers practical advice on motivation, nutrition, sleep, stress, and pain, emphasizing progress over p…
- Ep 56. Show Up, Level Up: Heather Whisenant’s 100-Class Transformation
In this episode, Kelly Young interviews Heather Whisenant about her fitness journey. Heather discusses overcoming injuries, celebrating progress, building strength, and adopting new routines, highlighting nutrition and the importance of sh…
- Ep 55. Finding Strength and Breaking Stigma with Barbara Gladieux
In this episode, Barbara Gladieux discusses navigating grief and advocating for mental health after her husband's suicide. She emphasizes the importance of open conversations, community support, and understanding mental illness.
- Ep 54. The KK Show — A Master Class in Resilience: Turning Hard News into Hope and Connection
In this episode, Kelly Young interviews Kristen Kime about her experience with breast cancer. KK discusses the importance of community, fitness, nutrition, and early detection, showcasing her resilience and positive outlook.
- Ep 53. Repurposed Strength: From Bootcamp to Business with Kathy Curtin
Kathy Curtin shares how her experience in bootcamp, including discipline and confidence, has positively influenced her approach to motherhood and entrepreneurship. The episode highlights her creative business, the use of power tools, and t…
- Ep 52. The Mentor’s Playbook: Frank Pucher’s Truths for Balance & Happiness
Frank Pucher discusses his journey in fitness coaching and mentorship, sharing his 'Core Four' philosophy for balance and happiness. The episode covers accountability, effective routines, and overcoming fear to achieve goals.
- Ep 51. Stronger with Every Year: Margery Pratt on Fitness, Family, and Finding Light
Margery Pratt shares her journey of fitness, family, and resilience on 'Start Before You're Ready.' She discusses her teaching career, community involvement, and how to find light and strength, even through loss.
- Ep 50. Controlling the Controllables: Kelly Answers Her Team’s Toughest Questions
For the 50th episode of Start Before You're Ready, host Kelly Young answers candid questions from her team. Topics include midlife health, fitness business ownership, daily habits, leadership, and strategies for navigating life's challenge…
- Ep 49. From Parking Lot Bootcamp to Pro Lacrosse: Dalton Reflects with Mom
Host Kelly Young talks with her son, pro lacrosse player Dalton Young, about his path to the PLL championship. They discuss his journey from early training days to professional play, highlighting family, coaching, and teamwork.
- Ep 48. From Chicago to KBC: Lessons in Fitness, Friendship, and Entrepreneurship with Bob Kehoe
Bob Kehoe discusses his fitness journey with KBC, detailing his path from Chicago, overcoming past inactivity, and incorporating health into his life. He also shares entrepreneurial insights on business relationships and growing a fitness…
- Ep 47. From First Knock to Dream Team: Jenny Greenfield’s Journey
Jenny Greenfield shares her fitness journey with host Kelly Young, emphasizing community, consistency, and resilience through life's stages. She discusses aging, balancing commitments, and the motivational power of group fitness and suppor…
- Ep 46. My Personal Health Optimization Journey
In episode 46, the host discusses their personal health optimization journey, detailing daily habits and routines such as meal timing, staple foods, supplement strategy, and recovery practices like yin yoga and sauna. The episode emphasize…
- Ep 45. Health, Wealth & Confidence: Ken Hostetter’s Formula for a Better Life
In this episode, Kelly Young interviews Ken Hostetter about his personal transformation through fitness and wellness. Ken shares lessons learned, the importance of nutrition and accountability, and the connection between health and wealth,…
- Ep 44. The Power of Energy in Fitness and Life with Jill Rooks
In episode 44, Kelly Young and Jill Rooks share insights on using intuition and energy in fitness and life. They discuss building supportive communities, transforming grief into purpose, and making meditation a daily practice.
- Ep 43. No Shame in Our Game: Confidence, Community, and Costco with Mia Durhum
Kelly Young interviews Mia Durham, a sports recreation management student, about her experiences during a summer fitness practicum. They discuss the importance of community in fitness, personal growth through new habits, and building confi…
- Ep 42. Showing Up Strong: Debbie Wolin’s Recipe for Resilience Through Consistency, and Variety
Debbie Wolin, an award-winning high school counselor, discusses how prioritizing her health and wellness provides the resilience to support her family and students. She highlights the importance of consistent fitness, community support, an…
- Ep 41. Mentors, Masterminds & Momentum: A Power Hour with Todd Durkin
In this episode of Start Before You
- Ep 40. Unstoppable and Optimistic: How Jonathan Siebert Inspires Us All
Jonathan Siebert, born with Apert Syndrome, shares his journey of resilience and positivity, detailing how he transformed adversity into strength. He discusses his fitness endeavors, particularly KBC classes, and his commitment to spreadin…
- Ep 39. One Step at a Time: Elyse Shaya's Journey from Overwhelmed to Empowered
Elyse Shaya shares her personal journey of transformation after motherhood, focusing on redefining health and strength. She emphasizes the importance of taking 'one step at a time' and finding community for sustainable health changes.
- Ep 38. Redefining AHA: Harry’s Story of Steady Strength and Resilience
Harry Wolin discusses his experience finding community and adapting through challenges, including a heart attack and surgery, highlighting the importance of consistent effort and resilience learned through his fitness journey.
- Ep 37. The Gift of Courage: The Power and Evolution of Friendship with Beth Turner
In this episode, Kelly Young and Beth Turner explore their enduring childhood friendship, reflecting on shared memories, overcome challenges, and life lessons. Beth also discusses her experiences as a speech pathologist and her ventures in…
- Ep 36. How Invitations Change Lives with Lisa Turner & Pam Hausamann
Lisa Turner and Pam Hausamann share their experiences with fitness and community, highlighting the importance of invitations and accountability. They discuss overcoming injuries, the benefits of virtual workouts, and how prioritizing healt…
- Ep 35. Unlock Your Greatness: How to Take Bold Action and Grow from the Inside Out with Kelli Watson
In this episode of Start Before You're Ready, host Kelly Young interviews coach and Scriptor Publishing Group founder Kelli Watson. They discuss Watson's professional journey, the importance of belief and community, and the process of taki…
- Ep 34. Cathe Friedrich: My Fitness Hero and Industry Icon
This episode features a conversation with fitness icon Cathe Friedrich, a pioneer known for her advanced home workouts since the 1980s. She shares insights on her career, longevity, and motivation in the fitness industry.