#137 - From Rock Bottom To 100 Pounds Lost and a Life Rebuilt with Gaby Comtois

Gaby says: "Come for the workout, stay for the work in."Ready for a reset that actually sticks? We sit down with Gabby, a newly certified yoga teacher who rebuilt her life through micro actions, intentional discomfort, and a fierce commitment to self-compassion. From isolation and numbing habits to losing 100 pounds and training for Hyrox, her story blends practical tools with a powerful mindset shift: choose hard things safely, build agency one rep at a time, and let stillness reveal what you truly want.We dig into identity, the courage to pivot after years of graduate studies, and why critical thinking matters in wellness—especially for women. Yoga becomes the gateway to listening inward: breath-led movement, accessible options, and the wisdom of “come for the workout, stay for the work in.” Then we get tactical. Strength training, mobility, cardio, and toe speed emerge as the four pillars of longevity, helping you stay independent, capable, and vibrant for decades. We challenge the resurgence of “skinny” culture and the myth that salads and endless cardio sculpt the look many chase. Instead, we talk fueling, refeeding, and how muscle turns food into power, energy, and confidence.You’ll hear how to carve durable habits—think machete through the forest—and why celebrating resistance strengthens both body and mind. We cover burnout boundaries, the role of supportive relationships, and the crucial difference between pain and the fear of pain. The closing lesson is simple and uncompromising: nothing good grows from self-hatred. Self-compassion, presence, and agency are the soil of change. If you’re ready to lift heavier, breathe deeper, and own your choices, press play, subscribe, and tell us the one micro action you’ll take today.Follow Well With Michelle on Apple, Spotify or where ever you listen to podcasts!Shoot me an email [email protected]. I would love to hear your questions, answer questions for 1:1 coaching or a quick hello from who's listening to the pod <3 Enjoying the pod? Leave a quick review — it helps more millennial women find us!