Fitz Koehler: Battling Cancer and Spreading Fitness Joy
"I can help people do better and be better."
What if your passion for fitness could help you conquer one of life’s toughest challenges? Fitz Koehler, the vibrant host of The Fitzness Show, faced this head-on when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode of 'Podcaster Stories', Danny Brown sits down with Fitz to uncover how her love for fitness became a lifeline during her battle with cancer.
Fitz, an author and TV personality, opens up about her journey from diagnosis to recovery, and how it reshaped her mission to help others live healthier lives. Fitz shares why her podcast is all about fun and why she only records episodes when she has something truly valuable to say. She’s not one to get starstruck, even when working with celebrities, and she reveals some surprising insights into the pressures male celebrities face.
Fitz’s conversation with Danny touches on everything from parenting tips to the importance of doing things that won’t harm you. One standout moment is when Fitz discusses her Morning Mile program, a global initiative encouraging kids to start their day with a mile of exercise. This program embodies her belief in building healthy habits early on. But it’s her raw and honest recounting of her cancer journey that truly resonates.
Fitz talks about the grueling treatment process, how her fitness mantra “I can do hard things” kept her going, and how she turned her experiences into a source of inspiration for others through her book, 'My Noisy Cancer Comeback'. Fitz’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of positivity. She doesn’t shy away from using the “angry mom card” when needed and strives to pass on her mother’s teachings to her own daughter.
Her journey is not just about surviving cancer but thriving beyond it and using her platform to spread joy and health. Tune in to hear Fitz’s uplifting story and discover how she continues to make a difference in the lives of many.