Marin Freedman has been told that she was "going places" since she was little - it wasn't until 2020 that she realized her self-worth and stepped into her power to decide where she was "going". Passionate about health, fitness, wellness, and all things se
33: As requested, today's episode is a deep dive into my sorority recruitment experience at Boston University. Find out about what chapter I joined, what the rush process looked like at BU, my top tips for going into recruitment with confidence, and more about my greek life experience thus far! Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym For business inquiries only: marinforthegym@gmail.com
32: Take me along with you on your walk today! Calling all my "hot girls" who want to get their daily movement in AND gain some confidence and positive mindset shifts in the process. In this new style of episode, I'll walk your through some of my favorite mindfulness practices that I enjoy doing on my own walks to align my mind and body and reconnect to the best version of myself. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym For business inquiries only: marinforthegym@gmail.com
31: This episode is for all my gym gals! Whether you're a beginner looking to get into the gym for the first time and understand some basic lifting lingo, to intermediate gym-goers who want to learn more about fitness, all the way to experienced lifters who just enjoy discussing gym terminology, this episode is for you. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym For business inquiries only: marinforthegym@gmail.com
30: Today my mom, Kathy, joins me on That Girl is Going Places as I chat with her about everything from some tough questions surrounding mental health, to lighter ones about if we would be friends in college. We loved recording this episode and hope you enjoy listening to it! Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym For business inquiries only: marinforthegym@gmail.com
29: In this episode I share some of my biggest takeaways and lessons that I've learned from therapy in the past year. Listen to this episode if you want to hear about my personal experience from therapy, need a push to start going to therapy, or want some extra mental health advice from a professional. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym For business inquiries only: marinforthegym@gmail.com
28: As we head into 2022, I discuss 10 fitness/health trends that I think we should leave in the year behind us. Today's episode is all about bringing awareness to some toxic fitness fads that we should avoid falling into in the new year, like muscle “toning”, complimenting weight loss, and skipping meals. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast For business inquiries only: marinforthegym@gmail.com
27: Happy New Year from TGIGP! Today I talk about my thoughts on new year's resolutions, toxicity of new year's marketing tactics, and more about the fresh start of the year from the perspective of health/fitness. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast For business inquiries only: marinforthegym@gmail.com
Welcome back to TGIGP! This episode has been long overdue... today I discuss the reason for my podcast hiatus, the direction I want to take this podcast in for the future, and what you can expect from each new episode. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast For business inquiries only: marinforthegym@gmail.com
26: This week in another solo episode, Marin covers just about everything regarding her journey in therapy. From her childhood anxiety that put her in therapy from an early age, to how to find a therapist that fits with your needs, to her current major takeaways from weekly sessions, consider this the Therapy 101 episode from Marin's personal experience. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every week!
25: This episode covers everything about taking a rest and recovery day. Marin discusses the important of both mental/emotional and physical rest, and why she thinks we as a society have so much trouble allowing ourselves to rest. She touches on effects of the pandemic, hustle culture, workout enjoyment, and how to ultimately change your relationship with rest so that you can take physical and mental recovery days without feeling guilt. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
24: In today's solo episode, Marin answers all of your questions about leaving for college soon and discusses her honest thoughts about the upcoming life transition. Everything from opinions on the "freshman 15" to packing tips from a Type A person to how Marin plans to continue her therapy journey in college is covered in this episode, all in a raw conversational format. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
23: In this solo episode, Marin discusses a highly requested topic: how to be there for someone who is struggling with an eating disorder and/or body image issues. These types of struggles can often be so scary to confront for both the person going through it and the supporters of that person, but there are some best practices for how to approach being there for that person and help them towards recovery. Marin gives her best advice and tips from experience and hopes that this type of encouraging, reassuring episode can help those who are struggling. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
22: Senior Master Coach at Solidcore, Rachel Sandler, joins Marin for an episode talking about the problems in fitness marketing and what we can do to change the narrative, especially for women, in the fitness space. After seeing a problematic post from a gym on Instagram, Rachel called out that harm that content like that could be causing for women and those with ED issues, and how it furthered diet culture mindsets. This sparked an entire social media convo on her platform about women in the fitness industry and the perception that usually comes along with females in the gym, which lead to the need for today's episode. Rachel and Marin discuss issues with phrases like "don't worry, you won't get bulky" and lean-body oriented success stories, and how toxicity like this causes major disturbances both economically for the success of a fitness business but also morally for fitpros. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Rachel's Instagram: @rachel.sandler That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
21: Today Hannah Eve joins Marin to talk about everything that made Hannah who she is and allowed her to be so successful in creating her business, The Current Agency. They'll talk about eating disorder and body image struggles, the importance of having good support systems, some advice from her childhood that Hannah has taken with her into adulthood, and everything in between. They also discuss Hannah's Level Up course which is designed to empower women to start their own marketing businesses confidently and successfully. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Hannah's Instagram: @itshannaheve That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
20: Today one of Marin's closest friends (and surrogate big sister) Zara Bokhari joins the podcast to talk about all things college life, Soulcycle, the best of fitness in Chicago/Boston, and finding workouts you enjoy. Listen for some laughs, tips on getting your sh*t together in school, and a new perspective on fitness routines. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Zara's Instagram: @zarabokhari That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
19: After receiving a message on the TGIGP Instagram about how to deal with negativity surrounding starting a fitness account/podcast at a young age and not fitting into the "norm" as a high-schooler, Marin wanted to answer these questions and respond to the topic as whole in an entire episode. Sharing her experience going to a big high school where she was certainly not the one going out to party every weekend and instead waking up at 5am to go to the gym and share her fitness journey on the internet, Marin gives her advice and 3 tips for how she deals with negativity and does what she does with confidence, even though it may not be what everyone else is doing. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
18: Soulcycle Instructor Maddy Ciccone, sometimes better known as @maddztaddz on Instagram, joins Marin on this episode of TGIGP to discuss individuality and authenticity in the fitness space, using social media as a business tool, and of course all things Soulcycle! Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Maddy's Instagram @maddztaddz That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
17: Sadie Sutton from the She Persisted podcast joins me today to share her experience dealing with mental health, and how she now uses her podcast to spread awareness and make other teens feel less alone. Listen to this episode to remember that everyone has stuff going on that we don't always see, and to learn how to best take care of your mental/emotional wellbeing as a young adult! Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Sadie's Instagram @shepersistedpodcast That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
16: Jordanna from The Daily Schvitz joins Marin on That Girl is Going Places in this episode to talk all things relationship with food. From recovering from binge eating patterns, to diet culture in college life, to working through how to find food freedom, Jordanna shares her authentic experience through the past few years and explains her advice for healing your relationship with food for good. Jordanna also discusses Schvitzscription, her on-demand workout platform designed to offer a fun way to sweat that encourages feeling good about your body and honoring it rather than punishing it. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Jordanna's Instagram @thedailyschvitz That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
15: After being diagnosed with cancer at age 17, Lindsey Sibell faced many physical and emotional challenges throughout 2020. Her story is inspiring to say the least, and Lindsey's amazing outlook on life shines as she shares her perspective and experience on this episode of TGIGP. This episode will make you think about life differently, and Lindsey hopes her advice to not let the small things go unappreciated will make everyone a little more grateful. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
14: For this episode Marin brings on Soulcycle Instructor Katie McGannon to talk not only all things Soulcycle, but also her journey with body image, respecting your body for what it does, avoiding falling into the traps of hustle culture, and using social media authentically to make an impact. Marin took Katie's Soulcycle class almost 3 years ago and Katie has been a life-changer for Marin ever since. Preaching self-acceptance, compassion, and finding your strength both on and off the bike, Katie's messaging was there for Marin as she struggled with an ED, mental health issues, and tougher times overall. Listen to this episode to see why Marin has been so impacted by Katie's words! Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Katie's Instagram: @katie__soul That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
13: Today Marin has a discussion with her friend Hannah Li about mental health advocacy, how to discover and stay true to your individual identity, and growing up Asian in a predominantly white community. Hannah shares her experiences struggling with the pressure to label herself as one interest, one race, one identity, and how she learned to focus more on allowing herself to just be whatever felt authentic and true to her. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
12: Listen to this episode to hear Marin and her lifelong friend Christina talk about their personal journeys with body image as they grew up in competitive dance together, and their own chronic health struggles. Sharing her interesting perspectives involving trying to gain weight and severe scoliosis, Christina sheds light on how important it is to be sensitive to everyone's health situation. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
11: With spring break and the summer season right around the corner, Marin wanted to have an open discussion on the podcast about body image, bikini season, body acceptance/confidence, and all things self-love as it relates to this often stressful time of year. Knowing that so many girls struggle with feeling comfortable in a bikini or warmer weather clothes, Marin touches on topics like restrictive dieting before vacation, how to reach body acceptance etc. More deep than the others, this TGIGP episode will offer real, raw commentary around the body image topic. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
10: Today Marin addresses the ins and outs of doing high school remotely for the past year due to the pandemic. It's not always easy to do school at home, but Marin shares some of her top hacks and tips to stay motivated, maintain organization and routine, and manage your time well. And of course, there are some self-care/self-love practices thrown in there because it wouldn't be a That Girl is Going Places episode without them! Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
09: Roxie Jones comes as on guest on That Girl is Going Places today to discuss all things fitness and nutrition from why carbs are not the enemy, why abs are not a measure of fitness, overcoming gym anxiety, and how to effectively start lifting as a beginner. You will leave this episode knowing more about how to confidently start strength training either in a gym or at home and the facts surrounding nutrition principles like calorie deficits and metabolism. As a past Soulcycle instructor and current strength trainer with her own business, BodyRox, and Alo Moves, Roxie has been around almost the entire fitness industry. Now coaching in nutrition as well, she offers a well-rounded perspective covering all things nutrition and fitness. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Roxie's Instagram: @_roxie_jones_ That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
08: In Episode 08, Marin sits down with Kate Silvestri, a college student at Boston University, to discuss maintaining healthy routines in college, her clothing business in support of mental health awareness, and the important relationship between both mental and physical well-being. After listening to this episode you will leave with some tangible tips to create a healthy, intuitive, and balanced lifestyle, and Kate hopes to inspire some positivity in your day :) Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Kate's Instagram: @katesilfit and @radiate_mha That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
07: In this solo episode, Marin covers her entire supplementation routine, from nightly vitamins, to morning pre-workout, to post-workout protein powder. She'll discuss which she thinks are worth the money, and which are not! Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
06: In this episode, Marin meets with Barry's Bootcamp Chief Instructor and Chicago fitness blogger, Kate Lemere, to debunk fitness myths, discover the problem with dieting, and discuss how to effectively begin a health/fitness journey in order to achieve all of your goals. Kate's approach to health is "no BS", and in this episode she gives advice not only on how to avoid social media misinformation, but how to incorporate science-based information into your own journey to reach your personal goals. Kate's platform on Instagram has continually helped Marin learn about fitness and nutrition, especially after coming after years of a toxic relationship with food and diet culture mindset. You'll leave this episode with new ways to approach your fitness journey and how to set yourself up for success. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Kate's Instagram: @katelemere That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
05: Today Marin is giving you ALL of her secrets in regards to overcoming gym anxiety. She's talking about how to avoid all of those creepy old men, fear of the squat rack, and how to be the badass bitch you want to be in the gym! She'll answer all of your questions from her Instagram @marinforthegym and discuss her own tips from experience. Listen to this episode as many times as you need to and take notes for the next time you're headed to workout at the gym. Marin Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
04: In this episode of That Girl is Going Places, Marin sits down with Jacqueline Gould, CEO and Founder of Your Inner Babe, to discuss all things mental health and self-love. As someone who struggled with an eating disorder and body image issues herself, Jacq was able to make a huge impact in Marin's life in the summer of 2020 through the Your Inner Babe group coaching program, Reconnected. Throughout the episode, Jacq and Marin share some of their biggest breakthroughs and tips when it comes to mentality struggles, and there's even a signature YIB practice included for you to participate in right within the episode. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym Jacq's Instagram: @jacqgould & @yourinnerbabe That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
03: In this episode of That Girl is Going Places, Marin explains her notorious 5am morning routine, as well as her evening routine to wind down for the night. Sharing tips and tricks for optimizing these daily routines along the way, Marin explains why it's important to solidify what you do each morning and night and how it can set the tone for the rest of the day. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
02: In this episode of That Girl is Going Places, Marin is going back 2 years to where her health journey all began. She discusses her path through diet culture, group fitness, an eating disorder, and everything in between up until where she is today. It wasn't always all self-love and body confidence for Marin, and the harder parts of her health journey make her who she is today. Why M4TG? Why promote body positivity? Why encourage intuitive eating? All of this and more will become clear after listening to Marin's story. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
01: In this first episode of That Girl is Going Places, Marin introduces the segments she'll start every episode with, why she wanted to start a podcast, and what she wants to accomplish with it. Marin also discusses self-care practices, taking a phone break, journaling prompts, and body acceptance. Staying consistent with her business and Instagram @marinforthegym, this first episode of the podcast is all things motivation and self-love. Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode! Subscribe to never miss a new weekly episode - check back every Sunday morning
It's finally here (kind of). See you soon :) Marin's Instagram: @marinforthegym That Girl is Going Places Instagram: @thatgirlisgoingplacespodcast Questions for Marin? DM her and she might answer it in the next episode!