In the much anticipated Episode 2 of The Wonder Women Podcast, Michelle talks with amazing late-life transformation story and mom, Joan MacDonald, along with husband and Tulum Strength Club partner, Jean-Jacques Barrett. Together they recount the wake-up call and family support that turned Joan from a 70 year old, 198 pound woman fearing a life of limited options and declining health, into an icon to millions as a shining example that it is never too late to take action and become your best self.
Joan MacDonald
Check out Joan on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/trainwithjoan/
Or on her website at:
https://trainwithjoanofficial.com
Jean Jacques Barrett
Check out Men’s Physique World Champion and strength and transformation specialist Jean-Jacques on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/jeanjacquesbarrett/
Or on the Tulum Strength Club website at:
https://tulumstrengthclub.com/
Michelle MacDonald
Follow Michelle on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/yourhealthyhedonista/ and
https://www.instagram.com/thewonderwomenofficial/
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Episode 2: Timestamps
(00:00:28) Skip Intro
(00:01:20) Joan’s Origin Story
(00:03:10) JJ Recalls Joan’s Wake-up Call
(00:06:48) Friday Night Lights Speech
(00:09:01) How to Start Your Transformation
(00:14:49) Motivation, Mindset & Support for Change
(00:18:50) Accountability
(00:20:44) Train With Joan
(00:25:29) Escaping Behavioral Patterns
(00:29:28) You Are Your Ultimate Choice!
(00:32:27) Always Focus on “What’s Next”
(00:34:07) Final Thoughts
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