Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, host Lisa Franz sits down with Casey Lee, career trainer and founder of Purposeful Strength, for a deep dive into all things training—from exercise selection and consistency to building confidence, overcoming plateaus, and finding joy in movement.

Casey Lee shares his unique path from college rec center trainer to running a thriving, non-traditional personal training studio in rural Vermont. He unpacks why exercise selection is the cornerstone of effective programming, how to make any equipment limitation work for you, and the power of personalized, sustainable approaches—whether you’re a total beginner or seasoned lifter facing stubborn plateaus.

Tune in for a transparent, encouraging chat packed with practical tools, client stories, and relatable ...