In this episode of the IDEAfit Pro Show, I had the honor of sitting down with Amy Boone-Thompson to discuss a journey spanning more than 20 years, countless stages, and more reinventions than I can count. From my early days as a strategist and ghostwriter to becoming a keynote speaker and now serving as Director of Education for the Mental Well-Being Association, this conversation traces the evolution of not just my career, but my calling.
We explore my IDEA journey, what I’ll be bringing to the 2026 NIRSA + IDEA World Conference & Expo, and a distinction I believe every fitness professional needs to understand: the difference between burnout and boredom. They look similar on the surface, but the solutions are complete opposites.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to build a career that lasts, this episode is an invitation to shift from hustle to sustainability, from exhaustion to resilience, and from going through the motions to rediscovering joy in the work. Listen below or wherever you listen to podcasts.
