Janae Mariner: How Motherhood & Crossfit (and everything in between) Changed Her Life!

Janae Mariner: How Motherhood & Crossfit (and everything in between) Changed Her Life!

Janae Mariner has always been a badass, but she hasn’t always been the crossfit and endurance athlete you’ll meet in this week’s podcast episode. Health and fitness have not always been a priority for Janae and didn’t become so until after she gave birth to her first child. Janae knew she wanted more children and desperately wanted to be the kind of parent who could keep up with her kiddos while also setting a great example for her family - she realized in order to do that, she would need to take control of her weight and her health. And so, one day, Janae decided not to wait a second longer to make herself a priority.... Listen to Janae's episode for a swift kick of motivate and to hear exactly where she started and how she got to where she is today!

My Story: From Eating Disorder to Fit & Strong

My journey to a life of health and fitness has not always been an easy one or one that I've been proud of, but I felt it was important to share this part of my story with you. Maybe you've struggled with body image or an eating disorder before or maybe you know someone who is currently struggling - either way, we all start somewhere and sometimes the beginning of our stories can be messy and hard and full of tears, but I promise if you invest in yourself and in your health, your journey will one day become brighter and clearer and will transform into something you are proud of.

Sonya Heitshusen: Investigative Journalist Turned Endurance Athlete

Sonya is a television personality very familiar to those who live in Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding areas - she has been an investigative reporter for Channel 13 News for many years and often shares her enthusiasm for health in on-air segments where she experiments with the latest trends in fitness and wellness. Sonya's own personal ups & downs eventually led her to discovering her passion for competitive endurance events such as multiple marathons and triathlons (she most recently competed in the Ironman World Championship in an effort to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). Her drive to spread a message of overall health and wellness inspired her to launch One Brain Wellness, which has given her a platform to empower others to live their best and healthiest lives. Connect with Sonya: Facebook: www.facebook.com/SonyaHeitshusenNews/ One Brain Wellness: www.onebrainwellness.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/newzgirl