Historian, author, and podcast host Natalia Mehlman Petrzela joins Marion Roaman for a thought-provoking conversation on fitness culture, education, wellness, and the evolving relationship between health and American society.

Natalia shares her journey into academia, her passion for understanding contemporary American culture, and why she believes physical education should inspire a lifelong love of movement rather than fear or exclusion. Together, they explore the transformation of fitness from a public good into a luxury pursuit often associated with affluence, the impact of COVID on exercise habits, and the critical role community plays in overall well-being.

Historian, author, and podcast host Natalia Mehlman Petrzela joins Marion Roaman for a thought-provoking conversation on fitness culture, education, wellness, and the e ...