In this episode, we’re back with Christina to dive into a core belief that defines everything we do at Self Made: personal training is personal first.

We break down the meaning of the words personal training, because the person always comes before the program. Before the sets, reps, macros, or scale weight. When you truly take care of people, the training always falls into place.

Too often, hiring a trainer is framed as a short-term fix: lose 10-20 pounds, look better, move on. But real coaching goes far deeper than aesthetics. This conversation explores how working with a trainer should be a complete lifestyle shift, one that helps individuals grow holistically, not just physically.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the person matters more than the protocol

• Coaching the human behind the habits, stress, and schedule

• How trust and connection create long-term results

• The role of fitness in mental health and emotional resilience

• Why great trainers influence confidence, discipline, and decision-making

• How physical training spills into business, relationships, and family life

• Building humans first, bodies second

Christina shares her perspective as both a coach and a mother, highlighting how true transformation happens when trainers lead with empathy, awareness, and care, not just workouts.

This episode is for trainers who want to coach with purpose, and for clients who are ready for more than a number on the scale.

At Self Made, we don’t just build physiques.

We build people.