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Start Before You"re Ready

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

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Ep 77. Habits, Failures…and How I Got to the Red...

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2026/03/30

This is a Start Before You’re Ready story from the inbox to the red carpet. Kelly shares a James Clear idea that lands at just the right time, a studio challenge that doesn’t go as planned, and why she’s doubling down on truly listening to her people through the podcast and a new 21‑day ab challenge.Then she pulls back the curtain on an audacious, carefully planned “yes” that took her and Andrew to the Oscars complete with dress drama, traffic nightmares, and surreal red‑carpet moments and

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Ep 76. Make SHIFT Happen: Addiction, Food, and...

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2026/03/23

In this powerful episode, Kelly talks with fitness professional, author, and coach Yvette Salva about her raw, unfiltered journey through anorexia, bulimia, alcohol, cocaine, and ultimately 23 years of sobriety. Yvette shares how moving from Spain to the U.S. as a teen left her feeling like she never fit in, and how that pain turned into restriction, over‑exercise, and a long battle with food and body image she hid even as a successful fitness pro. Drawing from her book Booze, Blow, and

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Ep 75. My Best Ideas Sucked: Granola, Grit, and...

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2026/03/16

In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly reconnects with longtime friend and Chief Granola Officer, Aaron Anker, the sole owner of Grandy Organics. From growing up in upstate New York to building one of the largest employers in his small Maine town, Aaron shares how a ski-bum detour, a vegan café in Aspen, and a deep love for the environment shaped his path into organic granola, trail mixes, and nuts that now line shelves at MOM’s Organic Market, Whole Foods, college campuses,

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46:09

Ep 74. 17 Years, 17 Lessons: What Actually Helps...

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2026/03/09

In this solo episode, I’m sharing 17 lessons from 17 years of coaching people through real-life seasons of health, busy schedules, and start again moments. You’ll hear how simple challenges and tiny habits like can create big shifts in consistency, confidence, and results without an extreme all-or-nothing approach. I also get honest about being a naturally disorganized person learning to ask for help, use tools like AI, and build systems so I can keep showing up for the people I serve.

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63:13

Ep 73. Walking Through Unimaginable Loss with Faith,...

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2026/03/02

In this emotional and hope-filled episode, I sit down with my childhood friend, Tonya Duncan, who shares the ultimate lesson in resilience. Tonya shares the story of her son Alex, who was born with multiple special needs and later diagnosed with aggressive testicular cancer in his early 20s. She talks about his fighting spirit, how he used the gifts given to him to help others, and how that generosity inspired the Alex G. Duncan Foundation for Fighting Testicular Cancer, which supports

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51:24

Ep 72. Sara Kooperman on Building SCW: Resilience,...

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2026/02/23

This episode of Start Before You’re Ready features Sara Kooperman, founder and CEO of SCW Fitness Education, who has spent over 40 years shaping the fitness industry through her MANIA® conventions, certifications, and continuing education. We talk about how SCW grew from a single workshop to six national MANIA® conferences, why live and hybrid education still matters in an online world, and how Sara continues to create affordable, accessible learning for group fitness instructors, personal

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63:32

Ep 71. The Next Chapter Starts Now: Reinvention with...

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2026/02/16

After more than three decades in fitness, Bobby Kelly has learned that real transformation goes far beyond the gym floor. In this episode, Bobby—founder of Results Only Fitness in Phoenix and author of The Next Chapter Starts Now joins Kelly to talk about reinvention, purpose, and what it really means to start again in the messy middle of life. From his beginnings as a step instructor in D.C. to mentoring midlife changemakers in Arizona, Bobby shares how fitness became his vehicle for

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46:49

Ep 70. The Laundromat That Became a Gym: How Brian...

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2026/02/09

In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly sits down with Brian McGee — longtime coach and owner of Fit360 in Washington, DC. Brian shares how a personal heartbreak launched his 24-year fitness career, how his grandfather’s active lifestyle and his father’s MS diagnosis shaped his purpose, and how he built one of DC’s most respected coaching gyms from a former laundromat.They explore what it really takes to grow a brick-and-mortar fitness business, navigate risk, and stay rooted in

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42:56

Ep 69. Empowering Female Athletes: Confidence,...

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2026/02/02

In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly Young talks with coach, author, and mindset expert Sarah Stack, host of the Her Time podcast. Sarah is devoted to helping teen and tween female athletes stay confident, healthy, and in sport longer, and she shares why so many girls leave sports around ages 14–15—and what coaches and parents can do to keep them connected to the game and themselves.Sarah breaks down her MENTOR Model (Mindset, Nutrition, Training, and Recovery) and how it

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51:46

Ep 68. From Uncertain to Unstoppable: Heather...

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2026/01/26

In this inspiring episode of Start Before You’re Ready, host Kelly Young welcomes Heather Comerford, a longtime KBC community member whose journey from self-doubt to leadership will leave you feeling motivated to take action—no matter where you’re starting from. Heather opens up about finding her strength through community, navigating personal loss, and the life-changing lessons she’s learned about consistency, connection, and courage. Together, Kelly and Heather explore the emotional side

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58:32

Ep 67. Unlocking Metabolic Health: The Dr. Todd...

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2026/01/19

In this episode of Start Before You're Ready, host Kelly Young engages with Dr. Todd Miller, an exercise physiologist and public health researcher, to discuss the paradox of declining health despite advancements in nutrition. Todd shares insights from his extensive experience in metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of personalized dietary interventions based on individual metabolism and muscle mass. He explains how technologies like DEXA scans can help tailor diet programs, removing

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Ep 66. Real Food, Real Results: How to Eat Better...

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2026/01/12

If you’ve ever stood in front of your fridge wondering what to eat, this episode is your reset. Kelly breaks down her real-world system for eating better without spending more — starting with how to take inventory, shop smarter, and fill your kitchen with real, satisfying food that fuels you.She’ll walk you through her go-to fridge setup, quick meal tricks, and the fiber-rich foods that keep you full and energized. It’s practical, no-pressure advice that proves healthy food doesn’t have to

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Ep 65. Audacious in 2026: Accountability, One Word,...

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2026/01/05

Kicking off 2026, Kelly sits down solo to unpack what really happened this past year—from year-long InBody check-ins and and accountability that actually got people to follow through when motivation dipped. She shares the honest truth about projects that took way longer than planned, why finishing hard (and sometimes annoying) things matters, and what she noticed about the people who stayed consistent versus the ones who quietly fell off.This episode is also a nudge to pick a word for your

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Ep 64. Bob Wells: How Starting at 54 Changed His Life...

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2025/12/29

Bob Wells is one of our most iconic KBC members and the perfect example of “start before you’re ready.” At 54, he took over his wife’s membership, showed up to a brutally hot August class, moaned his way through the warm‑up, and had other students quietly convinced he’d never return. But he did. Again and again. Now, more than a decade later, Bob is in his mid‑60s, running 5Ks whenever he wants, lifting heavier than ever, and holding onto muscle that most people his age would love to have.

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Ep 63. Keep Going: The Marathon of Motherhood and...

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2025/12/22

This week on Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly sits down with her longtime friend and original boot camper, Christine Varanelli—a mom of four, lifelong learner, marathon runner, and one of the most quietly powerful women you’ll ever meet. From the early boot camp days to crossing finish lines across the country and chasing new degrees and dreams in her fifties, Christine’s story is a masterclass in perseverance.She opens up about life’s twists—the hard seasons, the evolving identity of

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48:15

Ep 62. From Brain Fog to Great Energy: Healing...

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2025/12/15

Kelly welcomes her lifelong friend and Great Energy co‑founder, Daniela Hess, for a raw, and real conversation about energy, autoimmune issues, and what it actually takes to feel like yourself again. From Friendly’s shifts at 16 to navigating brain fog, hair loss, puffiness, and crushing fatigue in her 40s and 50s, Daniela shares how she uncovered anemia, Hashimoto’s, gut issues, and the hidden gaps in “normal” lab results so many women are handed.They dive into why so many midlife symptoms

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Ep 61. Just Get Yourself There": The Mindset Shifts...

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2025/12/08

This episode of Start Before You’re Ready is a full-circle conversation with longtime KBC member turned instructor, educator, breast cancer survivor, and all-around community spark plug, Lori Molnar. Lori shares how a love of movement shaped her journey from Virginia Tech exercise physiology major and to 25 years of teaching middle school health and PE, to finally stepping onto the mic as a group fitness coach at KBC. She and Kelly talk candidly about navigating motherhood, career pivots,

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47:29

Ep 60. Parallel Paths: Turning Pain into Purpose with...

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2025/12/01

In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly sits down with one of the most important people in her life, longtime friend and honorary family member, Chris Kerns, From a 16‑year‑old “cafe kid” at an American Family Fitness in Richmond to the guy doing burpees in Annapolis after a long night, Chris has always been about movement, hard work, and making everyone around him feel seen. Kelly shares how he became part of the Young family—living in their basement, helping with the boys,

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Ep 59. Stop the Holiday Spiral: Project Zero +...

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2025/11/24

In this episode of Start Before You’re Ready, Kelly welcomes Amy Beyer, a standout fitness and nutrition coach whose programs have become community favorites. The conversation kicks off with the return of Project Zero—a journaling-based accountability challenge designed to help participants navigate the holidays without gaining weight. Amy shares why writing things down and community support matters, especially during high-stress, high-sugar seasons. They discuss the holistic impact of the

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Ep 58. Stronger Together: Friendship, Fitness, and...

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2025/11/17

Looking for a jolt of motivation, laughter, and authentic connection? In this uplifting episode of "Star Before You're Ready," Kelly brings together two of the most iconic members of the KBC community, Jen V. and Heather M., for an unscripted conversation about friendship, overcoming medical challenges, and what keeps them coming back to bootcamp year after year. These two powerhouse women share how fitness turned acquaintances into best friends and created a network of support both inside

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