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Episode 231- Never Knocked Out: Kendall Toole on Reinvention, Resilience, and Life After Peloton

Life will knock you down—but it doesn’t have to knock you out. In this episode, I sit down with Kendall Toole. A top fitness and…

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Episode 231- Never Knocked Out: Kendall Toole on Reinvention, Resilience, and Life After Peloton

Life will knock you down—but it doesn’t have to knock you out. In this episode, I sit down with Kendall Toole. A top fitness and…

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Kendall Toole

Life will knock you down—but it doesn’t have to knock you out. In this episode, I sit down with Kendall Toole. A top fitness and wellness expert, mental health advocate, and content creator, Kendall has inspired millions with her energy and authenticity. But behind her success is a powerful story of resilience. Kendall gets real about her battle with anxiety and depression, the breaking point that changed everything, and how she turned her pain into a movement that’s helping others heal. We also talk about her decision to leave Peloton and step into a new chapter, the daily habits that keep her grounded, and trusting your intuition.

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Show Notes

  • Kendall reflects on her health and fitness journey (1:52)
  • How Kendall landed an opportunity with Peloton (3:22)
  • Kendall’s struggle with depression and anxiety (5:31)
  • How her dad’s motto became the foundation for her “Never Knocked Out” (NKO) movement, (8:51)
  • The power of community when you are feeling isolated (10:53)
  • Why Kendall decided to open up about her struggles with depression and anxiety (12:28)
  • The strategy Kendall uses to keep her negative thoughts from spiraling (15:36)
  • The rule of thirds (18:36)
  • How to shift your self-talk and rethink negative internal voices (19:14)
  • Getting out of your head and trusting your intuition. (20:35)
  • Why Kendall decided to step away from Peloton and pursue new opportunities (24:01)
  • When you are considering whether to take a risk, remember that either option is a choice and there’s no “safe bet.” (36:32)
  • Kendall’s favorite health and wellness habits (41:36)
  • Kendall shares more about her next chapter (43:58)

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