In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, High Fitness instructor Amira Donnelly joins us to share her harrowing story—her day of becoming a certified instructor was tragically overshadowed by the devastating loss of her teenage daughter, Sasha. In a targeted attack involving other teens, Sasha was fatally shot, altering the trajectory of Amira’s life forever. Surrounded by grief and facing a pending trial in December, Amira opens up about holding onto Sasha’s vibrant spirit and purpose. Through the creation of the nonprofit Long Live Sasha, Amira channels her pain into empowerment. This foundation, driven by love and “Sasha’s spirit,” supports at‑risk youth through charitable scholarship efforts and community outreach, allowing others to “love like Sasha”—with unwavering passion.

💖 Remembering Sasha Event:

Join Amira in honoring Sasha’s legacy at the Remembering Sasha event on October 18, 2025 at the NVLA Softball Fields in Napa, CA (Sasha’s 19th birthday).
• HIGH Fitness Class: 10–11 AM
• Main Event: 3 PM – Softball game, food trucks, pop-up shops, mini makeovers, teen activities, resource tables, and an auction.

This powerful day raises funds to help at-risk youth find purpose and light, continuing Sasha’s impact.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with world-renowned exercise physiologist Jessica Power Cyr for a deep dive into the science of cardio—and her own inspiring journey of overcoming cancer. Jessica breaks down how cardio training impacts your energy systems, recovery, and long-term health. But beyond the science, she shares how movement became her anchor during her battle with cancer, and why fitness is about so much more than aesthetics. If you’re looking for motivation, education, and real talk from one of the best in the industry, this episode is for you!

What happens when your life completely falls apart—jail time, seizures, liver failure at 29, and losing custody of your child? For Jami Wright, rock bottom wasn’t just a metaphor. It was her reality.

In this raw and inspiring episode, Emily and Amber sit down with Jami, the founder of Cozy Spoonfuls, a booming Utah-based protein ball business, to talk about her incredible journey from addiction and homelessness to healing, hustle, and hope.

Hear how a doctor’s blunt words—“If you want to see your son go to kindergarten, you have to stop drinking now”—shook her awake and sparked the comeback of a lifetime. Jami opens up about the darkest chapters of her life and how she turned pain into purpose, one spoonful at a time.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like it was too late to turn things around. Spoiler alert: it’s not.