What does it really mean to be strong? For Isabella Satara, strength goes far beyond lifting weights. In this powerful conversation, she shares her journey as a women’s strength coach, how grief shaped her outlook on life, and why leaving ego at the door matters in both the gym and everyday life.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why strength training builds more than muscle
✅ Balancing physique goals with health, energy & longevity
✅ The hidden dangers of ego in fitness and life
✅ Navigating grief and finding resilience after loss
✅ Redefining balance, food, and lifestyle without restriction
This episode is both inspiring and practical—whether you’re chasing fitness goals, rebuilding after hardship, or learning to trust yourself through life’s toughest moments.
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Chapters:
0:00 – Intro & Isabella’s philosophy on strength
0:46 – Why women should lift weights
2:02 – Performance vs bodybuilding: the right mindset
4:42 – Ego, aesthetics & health: finding balance
8:01 – Leaving ego at the door in the gym
10:08 – Bodybuilding extremes vs real longevity
13:44 – Restriction, balance & the “80/20” lifestyle
17:44 – Why we shouldn’t label foods “good” or “bad”
19:39 – Teaching clients true balance & sustainability
21:40 – Grief: losing her mum to breast cancer
27:40 – Resilience, control & learning to let go
32:55 – The duality of doubt & belief in healing
38:39 – Don’t take a day for granted (without pressure)
40:47 – Finding balance between urgency & patience
43:20 – Isabella’s dream life & future vision
44:55 – Closing & where to find Isabella
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