Episode 34

Sadie Lincoln: On Change, Collective Wisdom, Redefining Fitness Goals, and How to Stop Fighting With Your Body (#34)

When Sadie Lincoln and her husband, Chris, decided to start fitness company barre3, it was borne from a sense in which popular fitness models weren’t working for her, despite doing all the things and having all the stuff. Now with more than 175 locations in three countries, she is seeking to redefine fitness by helping people be “balanced in their body” and “empowered from within.”

This is a podcast about change, so I sat down with Sadie to learn about how she thinks about it… it’s one of the core ideas she’s espoused in her business from Day 1.

You can hear more about Sadie’s very unconventional early life and upbringing in podcasts like How I Built This and The Rich Roll Podcast, and I encourage you to do that.

In our conversation, we park on a few key themes and insights to see what makes her such an inspirational leader to thousands of people.

About the Podcast

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Cool Change
Embrace Life Transitions with Purpose and Joy

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Chuck Allen

Chuck Allen is the host of Cool Change, a podcast for thoughtful humans navigating life’s transitions with intention and heart.

Drawing on decades of coaching, leadership, and lived experience, Chuck helps listeners design lives that feel more aligned, adventurous, and meaningful. Whether exploring personal growth, career shifts, or new chapters in relationships, Chuck brings a warm, reflective voice to conversations about change — and the possibilities it unlocks.