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Finding Alignment: Megan's Fitness Journey

Jan 27, 2026

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Summary

In this episode of Off the Bike, host Nick Staples engages in a heartfelt conversation with Megan, a fitness instructor from Morgantown. They explore Megan’s journey in the fitness industry, starting from her initial foray into fitness in 2016, where she transitioned from studying geology to discovering her passion for fitness and teaching.

Megan shares her experiences of misalignment in her life, particularly during her corporate job, and how she found her way back to her true self through rest and reflection. The conversation emphasizes the importance of patience and trusting the process of becoming, as Megan illustrates how she navigated her path from a fitness enthusiast to an instructor. The episode concludes with Megan offering advice to listeners on realignment and embracing their multifaceted identities, encouraging them to take a moment to breathe and reconnect with themselves.

Takeaways

  • “I wish I would have been a bit kinder to myself back then.”
  • “I love to lead by example to this day.”
  • “I was the shopping cart in Kroger; I had lost a sense of self.”
  • “Stop, take a big inhale, take a full exhale.”
  • “We’re always so focused on where we want to go.”
  • “I recognized the importance of rest.”
  • “I can be professional in a work setting and the silly girl on a bike.”
  • “I will always be the girl who loves blending music and movement.”
  • “Timing has to be perfect; you have to be aligned.”
  • “You might not see it, you feel it; everybody sees it.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Megan’s Journey
01:41 Megan’s Beginnings in Fitness
04:57 The Fork in the Road: Choosing a Major
09:50 Growing Up in Morgantown
10:56 Life in Pittsburgh: A New Chapter
15:01 Returning to Morgantown: Finding Self Again
17:58 The First Spin Class Experience
20:24 The Journey from Front Desk to Instructor
24:58 Understanding Alignment and Timing
26:48 Navigating Misalignment in Life
33:40 The Importance of Rest and Self-Reflection
38:29 Embracing a Multifaceted Identity