In this episode, Jess sits down with Xiu, a Toronto-based software developer who rebuilt her physical and mental strength after a major ACL injury.

Before SHINE, fitness wasn’t a priority — until a ski accident and long rehab forced her to rethink what her body could do. A challenging hike with her sister became the wake-up call: she didn’t want to feel limited anymore.

One Instagram ad later, Xiu walked into SHINE FIT — and found movement that felt fun again, a community that said her name at the door, and a powerful shift in her mental health.

💬 In this episode, we talk about:
– Recovering from injury with confidence and self-compassion
– How joyful movement can improve mental health
– The power of consistency (and why week 3 changes everything)
– Replacing comparison with community and connection

If you’re coming back from injury, a low season, or just trying to feel like yourself again — Xiu’s story will remind you that resilience grows every time you show up. 💙✨