SEASON TWO: EPISODE thirteen
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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to take up space. Not just in a room, or on a stage, but in our decisions, our rest, our boundaries—our lives.
On this week’s episode of WAIT. HOLD UP… WHAT?, I sat down with Alyson Spungin for a conversation that touched on so many of these layers. We talked about health, but not in the usual way. Not through the lens of size or performance—but through presence. Through choice. Through personal power.
Alyson shared how she’s working on having just one day where she celebrates her wins without sharing them online. No social media, no need to prove anything. Just being. That, to me, is what taking up space can look like. Quiet. Intentional. Real.
She also talked about encouraging others to take up space in their own ways—whether it’s through movement, changing direction, or choosing boundaries that support their well-being. And we both acknowledged how hard these choices can be—especially for women. Vulnerability is part of this. So is permission.
Taking up space looks different for everyone. But at its core, it’s about knowing you belong—just as you are.
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OUR GUEST
Allyson began her career in fitness as a personal trainer in 2014 and later became a Certified Precision Nutrition Coach in 2017. She has worked with a variety of people from strength and endurance athletes to active aging, pre/post natal, peri/postmenopausal, injury rehab, disease prevention and symptom management clients. She is able to provide all clients with a well rounded, suitable and results driven strength program.
Allyson is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach and owner of the Baddie Squad, an inclusive online health and fitness community. She works to empower people through sustainable programming with the emphasis on properly fueling themselves and training for life, which is key to her mission. She reminds us all to TAKE UP SPACE!
Applicable Certifications and Education:
Degree: BA Psychology
Precision Nutrition Coach (Pn1)
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Functional Range Assessment (FRA
National Council of Certified Personal Trainers Certified Personal Trainer (NCCPT)
Kettlebell Concepts 1 (KBC1)
Strong First User Course (SFG)
Pre/Post Natal
Stick Mobility Coach L1
Kinstretch
GUEST: Allyson Spungin | INSTAGRAM: Allyson Spungin Fitness | LINKEDIN: Allyson Spungin
Host: Dawne Hanks | IG: @dawnehanks & @eliminate_girl_hate & @wait.holdup.what
Sound Editing & Mixing: Epiphany Recording Studio | IG: @epiphany_recording_studio
