The Transformation Station
by Christina Romita
The Transformation Station Podcast is where we talk about all things fitness, health, mindset, and a bit about the building behind the brand The Transformation Station. Hosted by Christina Romita, founder/operator of The Transformation Station. Whether you’re looking for insights for your own fitness journey, or maybe you are looking for some motivation, or maybe you're interested in the brain behind the brand. Whichever it is, you’ll find it here. Welcome to The Transformation Station Podcast- where the work goes beyond the our gym walls.
Episodes
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EP|226 Pt 5- Things Nobody Talks About
Today is episode 5 of 6 of the things we don't talk about! In this episode, we are talking about things we don't care about as fitness instructors (that you may think we do). Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If…
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EP|225 Pt: 4 Things Nobody Talks About
Christina is talking about appearances and apearance goals within the fitness world in todays podcast episode. What if we want strength and to improve what we want to look like at the same time? Goals can be so personal to each person, and this is simply an outloud conversation with these things…
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EP|224 Pt 3: Things Nobody Talks About
In today's episode, Christina talks with us about the difference between doing different timed rounds, and different amounts of sets in our workouts. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you,...
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EP|223 Pt 2: The Things Nobody Talks About
Today is part 2 of 6 of the series 'Things Nobody Talks About' with the subject being.. attention. We're exploring the difference between healthy recognition and constantly seeking approval. Wanting attention makes us human, and it's something not spoken about often enough. Check us out on...
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EP|222 Pt 1: Things Nobody Talks About
This is part 1 of our 6 part series of things nobdoy talks about.. this episode kicks off by talking about how being strong can become exhausting. Christina talks about emotional experiences within these 6 episodes, and also.. some more 'oh?!' moments at the same time. Check us out on Instagram:...
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EP|221 Black Badge with Annie
The Next Level Black Badge has TTS buzzing this past week. Today Annie spills the beans on what this glorious next tier includes! Check it out! Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel...
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EP|220 Beyond The Gym with Annie
We've seen members come with us to different events, such as 5k run/walks, Spartan, Deka, the CN tower climbs..today Annie is talking about the events, and why some people like to attend. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening...
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EP|219 What's Going On at TTS with Annie
Annie takes over the mic for the next 3 episodes to discuss TTS INSIDER'S BUZZ! What's going on inside and around-side The Transformation Station. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you…
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EP|218 When Should I Lift Heavier?
Today Christina is answering a handful of questions regarding strength training and when to increase your weights, or your styles. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share…
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EP|217 Spaces And People with Carsen
In this podcast episode, Carsen from Georgian College interviews Christina about the design of The Transformation Station- from the walls, branding, structures, and music. Take a listen to hear more of what goes into making this space what it is! Check us out on Instagram:...
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EP|216 Fitness Myths with Annie and Nikki
Coach Annie and Coach Nikki are passing back and forth popular fitness statements to discuss their opinions with their own experiences. This is a light and engaging conversation that will have you captivated from start to finish.. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our...
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EP|215 How To Make Friends
Making friends as an adult can sometimes be a challenge, especially for those who have more introverted personalities. In today's episode, Christina shares her experiences from growing up as a shy individual, to becoming someone who can talk to, and befriend, many different personality types. If...
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EP|214 You Don't Have to Love Exercise to Benefit From It
Just like waking up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom.. it's not always going to be exciting, but we know what its beneficial. That's the parallel we're talking about today in this episode. If you find yourself struggling to be excited about working out, this episode is for you.…
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EP|213 There's More Than One Way to Get Fit
We are talking about the different ways to move for your fitness routine today. We are also talking about our class types at The Transformation Station and what they have to offer individuals' goals, and how they can leverage their styles of workouts to stay motivated. Check us out on Instagram:...
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Standards Cost Options EP | 212
We hear so much about transformation journies, and the outcomes.. but sometimes there's the stuff in between that can feel uncomfortable. The pivot, the slow adjustments to having different standards. That's what we are talking about today on the podcast- When standards cost you your options…
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Breaking Fitness Barriers with Kim and Annie EP | 211
Coach Annie and Coach Kim share how fitness has changed over the years as women over 40, and as coaches in the front of the room. They're also talking about what fitness has brought for them as well throughout their fitness journey. Tune in for a light conversation, that's incredibly relatable!...
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Why Do We Shake During Exercise? EP | 210
Planks and squat hold tend to do this trick.. or maybe the lunges get you too! Either way, if you've been curious about why our bodies can sometimes shake during our workouts, or if youve been wondering if that means our workouts are more beneficial.. this episode is for you. Check us out on...
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Stop Saying You Agree When You Don't EP |209
This is something noticable when we are around a lot of different personality types- People agreeing when they really don't, or accepting invites when they don't want to.. or avoiding conflict by calling other people in their cicle to gossip instead of having a 30 second conversation with the...
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Why Do We Work Harder With Other People EP | 208
Today we're talking about the Kohler effect and why working out with people tends to help us along a little bit further. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a...
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Music and Movement EP | 207
Music and movement.. is that the secret sauce to our workouts? A quick episode today to touch the surface. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on...
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Annie's Career and Fitness Journey EP | 206
Annie shares what it feels like to have a major career change amongst prioritizing her health and fitness goals, and her mental health. This is an interesting episode for anyone who has worked in a secure job, or for anyone feels like they're stuck and are afraid to make any changes. Check us out...
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Are You Self-Aware or Good at Explaining Yourself? EP | 205
Todays conversation is a neutral perspective on what self awareness can mean and look like.. and how sometimes our conversations can leave us feeling awesome.. or also exhausted especially when we are misunderstood. In todays episode, there are a few take aways for our roles in conversations and...
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At What Age Did Things Become Serious EP | 204
Someone told me the past week that we only get old in our minds.. so todays episode we are exploring a little bit about that. Where did we set aside fun? Have we? What does fun look like as an adult, and how come some people avoid it? Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our...
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Don't Quit on Yourself the Way You Don't Quit on Other People EP | 203
So often we give people around us many chances, we give them extra words of encouragement, and the energy they need to believe in themselves.. but somewhere along the lines- we're squeezing the last few morsels of belief for outselves.. if there's anything left. In todays episode, we're talking...
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FAQs of Healthy Living EP | 202
What's the biggest mistake people make when they're trying to get healthier.. do we need to workout every day to get results? What matters more for progess- workout or nutrition? How do we know if we are making progess if the scale isn't moving? These are some FAQs answered in todays podcast...
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We Can Be Good at Things EP | 201
In today's episode, Christina talks about being humble and also owning things you are good at. So often we tend to shrink our accomplishments, or the things we bring to the table, in fear that people may see us being cocky. Over time, we tend to shrink who we are, and it also tends to show people...
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Joy and Consistency EP | 200
Joy is such an underated motivator.. We sometimes evaluate our 'I dont feel like working out' or the contrast of feeling extra excited in our goals.. but what about daily joy? This episode consists of how we can find joy and light in our every day routines. Check us out on Instagram:...
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What's Christina Doing? EP | 199
A few people have been wondering about Christina's current weight loss drop and have asked what's changed- Take a listen to hear what has pivoted in her life, and how she has learned to have more control over the controllables. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our…
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What We Think vs What It Is EP | 198
Coach Kim joins Christina on todays episode to chat about what we think a gym can be like, versus what it actually is like. They discuss the vibe of TTS, and what the workout, community, and coaching culture is like within the four walls too! You'll leave with a takeaway to apply to your next gym...
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Maybe It's Just New EP | 197
In todays episode, Annie is talking with us about how sometimes it can seem like we are bad at things because those things are new. These are thoughts from Coach Annie, what we observe and how we can ease our mind moving into new things! Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie...
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Getting Stronger EP | 196
A lot of people think getting stronger is just about increasing your weights- Todays episodes offers a new and encouraging perspective on what that can look like for you individually as you are working towards your fitness goals. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our...
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Deactivation of The Personal IG EP | 195
Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.
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Shame and Fitness with Coaches Kim, Annie, and Nikki EP | 194
Coaches Kim, Annie, and Nikki are on the podcast today to talk about experiences with fitness and the emotional side of when shame creeps in. We hear this around the gym whenever there's a change in seasons- people coming back to their routines after summer, winter holidays, etc. Our coaches…
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More Than the Technician EP | 193
After more than 20 years in business, I’ve realized that knowing how to do the work and knowing how to lead are two very different things. Today's conversation is about growing as a business owner, being a woman in charge, learning when to step in and when to let go, and becoming more comfortable...
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Beginning with Annie and Hannah EP | 192
Coach Annie and Hannah take over the podcast in today's episode to talk about beginning and what their experiences were stepping through the doors of TTS for the first time, why they got started in fitness, and how they felt doing a class for the first time here with us. Check us out on…
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Owning the Space with Annie EP | 191
In today's episode, Annie and I are discussing owning your space, what we have learned, and ways we see thing come up in life, business, and even in classes at The Transformation Station. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening...
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When Fitness Becomes Proving Yourself EP | 190
There's a lot of conversation in the fitness world right now about a competitor who had an accident during a fitness competition.. that made me think how far some people are willing to go for their sense of accomplishment, and many other avenues of acceptance. Do you need a fitness competition to...
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PT 2 Resting or Distracting EP | 189
Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.
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Programming at TTS EP | 187
Today we are talking about what the classes are like at TTS- our trademarked classes and structured programming. We don't often talk about the science and member experience behind what goes on in our classes, so today you have a quick front row seat to hear about it! Check us out on Instagram:...
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Classy With a Little Ghetto EP | 186
Sometimes we're expected to always sit back and be polite.. whether we are a family unit, a professional, a 'good friend'.. but at what cost? If we are afraid to say what we feel, it starts to build up, and sometimes we can blame somebody else for those bitter feelings but really- how do they…
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Stress Eating and Cravings EP | 185
Emotional eating and stress is a common conversation within the past few days. We hear about having more willpower, but what about hormones and habits we form during these flight or fight moments. In todays episode we also talk about onething to practice in the moment of 'eating everything'.. and...
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Pt 1 Resting or Distracting? EP | 184
Todays episode is a conversation about resting for stress management.. what it can sometimes feel like, and the type of circle it can create too. Sometimes that feeling of being productive can really get us, and sometimes unproductivity is not great either. We talk about those feelings in todays...
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You Can Lose Yourself at Any Size EP | 183
Losing yourself can really throw a dent into our wellbeing.. although losing yourself can happen at any stage, it tends to happen when we experience weight gain, and sometimes when we aren't in our workout routines. Today Christina shares what she felt like losing weight initially, what it felt...
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Ruth and Jackie Entered The Chat EP | 182
Ruth and Jackie.. Grace and Frankie.. Two people who were once strangers, met at The Transformation Station at the exact right moment. Now they share their stories on how they met, how to find adult friendships, and how their connection also helps others feel comfortable. Saddle up for this...
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Making Connections EP | 181
Christina talks about making connections where you are, of what you need. What it's like to not be the smartest person in the room and what that can look like when you learn from others and experience their personal stories too. Mention of firearms is in this episode, as a sport, so throw caution...
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Life with Alex EP | 180
Join Alex and Christina in todays episode about fitness, life, personalitiy types and how she came about joining The Transformation Station! Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free...
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Environment vs. Willpower EP | 179
Wishing for will power and feeling strife from giving up can be a crazy loop that drains us of our energies and routines.. What if we shaped an environment that encouraged our habits, and made a routine that much easier to follow and to stick to. Give todays episode a listen if you are wanting a...
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It's Not That Serious EP | 178
Seriousness in fitness.. doesn't equal experience, it doesn't equal a moral code. Check us out on Instagram: @thetransformationstationbarrie Our podcast is ad-free for your easy listening enjoyment. If this episode spoke to you, feel free to share it with a friend, or on your social media platforms.
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Catch The Spark EP | 177
This week Christina is talking about that spark people have complimented her on over the past month or so- specifically other business and brand owners. They have asked how she keeps the fire going throughout the years to actually keep progressing with excitement and not dread. In today's…
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Not When You've Lost Weight EP | 176
So many dreams and life experiences are stalled with the terms and conditions of 'when I lose weight'. Sometimes it's life milestones, sometimes it's walking through a gym for the first time. If you have felt this way, take a listen. This very well could be for you. Check us out on Instagram:...
About this show
The Transformation Station Podcast is where we talk about all things fitness, health, mindset, and a bit about the building behind the brand The Transformation Station. Hosted by Christina Romita, founder/operator of The Transformation Station. Whether you’re looking for insights for your own fitness journey, or maybe you are looking for some motivation, or maybe you're interested in the brain behind the brand. Whichever it is, you’ll find it here. Welcome to The Transformation Station Podcast- where the work goes beyond the our gym walls.
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Christina Romita
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