After a 30 year career in engineering, Sandy Abel wanted a change in her life and routine. She made a complete 180 in her career path and decided to pursue her love of fitness, becoming a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Sandy now fills her days teaching fitness classes and training clients of all ages. Outside of the gym, Sandy enjoys hiking, running, and horseback riding, and has competed in a handful of half marathons and triathlons. In the episode, Haven talks with Sandy about the power of movement at every age, why it’s so important to prioritize your health, and that it’s never too late for a career change or to get your body moving.

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Dana Ariele Chwatt is a holistic health coach and fertility educator in training who specializes in hormone health and gut health. Since becoming certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2020, Dana has worked with numerous clients both in person and virtually through 1:1 and group coaching programs. Dana also runs panels, webinars, workshops, and presentations for communities and corporations.

In the episode, Haven chats with Dana about gut and hormone health and how the two are interconnected. Dana gives advice to listers who struggle with stress, bloating, fatigue, and more on how to adapt their lifestyles to feel energized every day. Seriously so much goodness packed in this one - give it a listen!

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Jessica Mead, the face behind the Instagram account Run with Mead, is the Event Manager for the Knoxville Track Club and an Ambassador in the Brooks Running Collective. In the episode we talk all things running - from how she got into the sport, her role with the Knoxville Track Club, and her involvement with Brooks. She gives great advice for anyone interested in dipping their toes into running and what it’s like to join in on the fun of a group run. She encourages listeners to go for their goals because things may just turn out even better than you could ever image!

Follow Jessica on Instagram @runwithmead for running inspiration and the inside scoop on all new Brooks shoes and apparel!

Follow Haven on Instagram @healthbyhaven for more health and wellness content! Get healthy recipes, read wellness articles, and learn all about HxH at healthbyhaven.com.