Episodes: 71
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 89 subscribers
Instagram: 1.3k followers
Publicly listed emails
karen@fittobetrained.com
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Karen Dougherty - Health and wellness podcast host focused on practical fitness, sustainable habits, healthy aging, mobility, and body confidence.
Susan Harris - The Creation Of The Firm Workout Videos, Combining Aerobics And Weight Training, The VHS Fitness Era, Ballet-informed Movement, Home-workout Communities, And Maintaining Strength And Confidence With Age.
A Deep Dive with Susan Harris into the Birth of The Firm & the VHS Fitness Era
September 24, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Susan Harris, one of the original instructors behind The Firm, the groundbreaking workout series that changed the way women exercised in the 80s and 90s. Susan shares how her classical ballet background shaped her approach to movement, what the early days of teaching fitness looked like, and how she became part of one of the most influential workout brands of all time. We talk about the creation of those iconic Firm videos, the revolutionary blend of aerobics ...
Fall Reset: Feeling Amazing at 60 & Getting Back on Track
September 10, 2026
This episode is your fall wellness reset, a cozy, confident conversation about embracing aging, rebuilding routines, and feeling strong at any stage of life. Karen shares why fall feels like a “second New Year,” how turning 60 has boosted her strength, mobility, and mindset, and why this season is the perfect time to recommit to your health. Inside the episode, you’ll learn simple, sustainable “exercise snacks”, quick mobility bursts, 5‑minute walks, and tiny strength circuits that fit into r...
Body Shaming: Why We Do It, Why It Hurts, and How We Break FREE
September 03, 2026
Body shaming has become so normalized that most of us don’t even notice when we’re doing it to others or to ourselves. In this episode, I break down what body shaming actually is, how it shows up in everyday conversations, why it affects people of all sizes and ages, and what the research says about shame as a motivator (spoiler: it doesn’t work). We dig into internalized body shaming, the comparison trap, social media’s impact, aging in a culture obsessed with youth, and the difference...
The Sizzle Lean Show is hosted by Karen Dougherty. Its publicly listed email is karen@fittobetrained.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for The Sizzle Lean Show: karen@fittobetrained.com.
Podseeker estimates The Sizzle Lean Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The Sizzle Lean Show typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Established fitness instructors or wellness practitioners with recognized expertise, meaningful professional experience, or a notable contribution to fitness and healthy aging. Common among recent guests: Participation in a recognized fitness program or brand; Longstanding professional experience in exercise or wellness; Practical expertise in healthy aging, movement, or body confidence. Recent guests include Susan Harris.
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