In this episode host Vanessa welcomes wellness consultant and journalist Sarah Zakzouk, who shares her journey from publishing to fitness, specializing in Pilates, personal training, and wellness consulting. They explore the multifaceted world of wellness and fitness, discussing personal journeys, the impact of media, the importance of individualized approaches, and the evolving nature of fitness measurements. They delve into the intersection of journalism and wellness, the challenges of navigating information in the age of social media, and the significance of movement therapy in personal wellness practices.
You’ll learn about:
How Storytelling plays a crucial role in sharing wellness experiences.
Social media provides both valuable information and potential misinformation and can influence perceptions of fitness and wellness significantly.
The necessity to critically evaluate fitness information from various sources.
How “Clickbait” headlines can distort the true message of fitness articles.
Online training can be beneficial but may lack personalized guidance, individualized approaches to fitness is the key to success.
Our Favourite quotable moments:
"Not everything is about weight loss—focus on wellness." - Sarah
"Social media isn’t always fact-checked—question everything." - Sarah
"Strength grounds me, Pilates challenges me, swimming heals me." - Sarah
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AboutSarah Zakzouk:
Sarah is a Wellness Coach and Consultant, and Founder of Wellness Division. Sarah works with a myriad of client profiles in rehabilitation, strength training, and lifestyle fitness to promote functional movement and longevity. Education is at the heart of Sarah’s ethos, hosting workshops and online courses – ranging from Pilates education to effective communication. She has a Masters in Publishing and extensive experience as a journalist, writing for numerous publications, including Vogue Arabia, Women’s Health magazine, and VICE Arabia. She merges the worlds of physical wellness and the written word in her online magazine, “The Narrative by Wellness Division”.
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sarahzakzouk/
https://www.instagram.com/wellnessdivision/
Website:https://wellnessdivision.com
Vanessa is a seasoned Movement Therapist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. Her goal is to help as many people find betterment in their lives. She is known as an expert generalist, attaining high levels of education, and delivering a quality experience in both group fitness and personal training streams. Attaining betterment drives her knowledge and pursuit for further education for herself and everyone she encounters. Vanessa continues training clients and trainers all over the country and presenting at the International Fitness Conference. Vanessa’s ethos is doing things BETTER.
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