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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 56 MIN

Action Breeds Motivation: Where Grit Meets Heart

from Mile 40 Podcast · host Bishoy Tadros

Today's episode is sponsored by OWYN: Use Code Mile40 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.liveowyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your next purchase!Welcome back to another episode of the Mile 40 Podcast! On Episode 158 host Bishoy Tadros sits down with Meghan Hayden, a seasoned trainer who’s been shaping New Yorkers’ approach to fitness for nearly a decade. Meghan shares her journey from growing up in Greenwich, Connecticut — with a formative stint in Hawaii — to finding her passion for exercise physiology and building her distinctive training practice, Takeoff with Meg.Listeners will get a candid look at Meghan’s upbringing, the values instilled by her supportive and hard-working parents, and the pivotal moments that led her to pivot from collegiate athletics to launching her own brand in the middle of the pandemic. Meghan opens up about her unique perspective on competition, her drive to add genuine value, and the importance of meeting people where they are, both in life and coaching.Throughout the episode, you’ll hear about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, lessons learned from setbacks, and the critical role authenticity has played in Meghan’s career. Whether you’re an athlete, a professional, or someone seeking a fresh start, Meghan’s story is a powerful reminder that action breeds motivation, and that the comeback is always greater than the setback. Tune in for insights on resilience, community, and the contagious energy of self-belief that makes Meghan’s message stand out in a crowded fitness industry.Holding a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami, Meghan Hayden is passionate about teaching functional movement patterns that enhance day-to-day performance, ultimately ensuring long-term health & longevity. TAKE OFF with Meg, her private training platform, empowers members to do the things they love for as long as possible. Meghan expertly offsets “grind culture” by cultivating a regenerative and habit-centered training approach. Meghan has trained New Yorkers since 2015, with this year marking a decade of experience.More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadrosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadrosPurchase Your Copy of Break Barriers OR Audacious Today - Use Code MILE40 for 20% off: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bishoytadros.com

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