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The healing power of running with guest Gena Wright

The healing power of running with guest Gena Wright

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Introducing this podcast is our host, MiMi Melvin. In this first episode, MiMi sits with Gena Wright, a personal fitness trainer from Playa's Fit Club. Playa's Fit Club is dedicated to teaching people how to heal and maintain mental well-being through movement. Gena shares her experience overcoming cancer and how she uses her story to inspire others to be the best version of themselves.

Top Takeaways
  • "Running for me was more than a sport; running for me was part of healing."
    - [Gena Wright]
  • "It's not the distance that makes the difference, it's the movement!"
    - [Gena Wright]
  • "Don't wait for a mammogram to take the place of your monthly self-breast exams."
    - [Gena Wright]
  • "Fitness is not just about how many weights you can lift and how long you can run, it is definitely about the whole being."
    - [MiMi Melvin]
  • "If your mind's not well, nothing else will be well."
    - [Gena Wright]
  • "Some people say, 'I don't exercise every day.' All I need you to do is start one day."
    - [Gena Wright]
  • "If people can build some type of wellness into their life and make it become a habit, things get better."
    - [Gena Wright]
  • "You can't get to the finish line unless you get up off the couch."
    - [MiMi Melvin]
Episode Highlights
  • [00:01] Intro
  • [01:02] About our host, MiMi Melvin.
  • [02:10] Meet today's guest, Gena Wright.
  • [10:33] What is one thought you would want to impart regarding breast cancer?
  • [14:44] How did working out change your life and how are you using it to change the lives of others today?
  • [19:15] About Playa's Fit Club.
  • [24:59] Gena's 8-mile run.
  • [31:57] Final comments from Gena.

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