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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 20 MIN

NYC Marathons, Setting Goals, Worthiness, & Running with Fitness Expert @Ellanafitness

from Growth, Grace, and Gratitude · host Growth, Grace, and Gratitude

In today’s episode, Ari Bliss interviews Ellana, a certified personal trainer, about her journey into fitness and wellness. They discuss the importance of fitness in mental health, the transition to running and marathon eligibility, and the balance between discipline and addiction in fitness. Ellana shares her personal experiences and insights on how fitness can empower individuals and improve various aspects of life. The conversation also touches on future goals and challenges in the fitness realm.Chapters00:00 The Journey into Fitness07:18 Transitioning to Running and Marathons11:26 The Impact of Fitness on Mental Health14:16 Finding Balance: Fitness and Addiction17:27 Future Goals and Challenges in FitnessEllana (@Ellanafitness on Instagram) is a certified personal trainer and have been in fitness for roughly five years. Her specialties are weightlifting, functional training, and calisthenics. She is also training for the Hyrox and NYC TCS marathon. She is currently accepting remote clients! Send her a message on Instagram to book a session. Ari hosts the Growth, Grace, Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, columnist, & author who grew up performing at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, & at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse & motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness & success!The Podcast: Growth Grace GratitudeBallet YouTube: @BalletDailyX: @blueblisscoachJoin our weekly virtual ballet barre & yoga classes via [email protected] 🧘‍♀️Get your typewriters, paintings, empath awakening poem books, emotional support guidebooks, essay help & tutoring services via ⁠: [email protected]⁠⁠ Share, comment, & rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for tuning in!! 🤗Affiliate links:1). ClickFunnels 14 Day Free Trial & convert your online visitors into paying customers with funnel builder! https://www.clickfunnels.com/signup-flow?aff=0dfe6f8c4572ee5839e63f1157f49fc0467240cf0295491668e5b81abad3851d2). Csongor Daniel’s online seminar for self-healing. code Bio20 for 20% discount: https://csongor-daniel.mylearnworlds.com/link/75PuZg3). #1 Purposeful Sol Living App in the US: http://shrsl.com/2qjb2-3gaz-1l15s4). PodPitch finds, writes, & sends pitches to podcast hosts: https://podpitch.cello.so/YFBCDrKL8SK5). Pure Body Extra $50 off: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/pbx-trial-offer-10c2020-lp6). Telo-Vital: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/special-offer-telo-vital-lp7). Zeolite Detox Pack: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/pbpbx-trial-offer-lp8). ParaShield: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/special-offer-para-shield-lp9). Fulvic Minerals: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/fulvic-minerals-introductory-special-lp

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