Reinvention, Strength, and Lifting Others with Susan Walter

Strength doesn’t always start in the gym—it starts with a decision. In this episode, Susan Walter shares her journey from public service to medical fitness, and how she found her own strength through competitive powerlifting. Now a nationally ranked lifter, Susan uses her experience to coach athletes of all abilities through Inclusive Powerlifting at ABL Fitness—helping them build confidence, independence, and belief in what’s possible. In this episode: • Susan’s path into powerlifting and coaching • How her background in exercise physiology shapes her approach • Adapting squat, bench, and deadlift for all athletes • Building trust, confidence, and connection in the weight room • What “presumed competency” looks like in action Key takeaway: Strength is not about where you start—it’s about choosing to begin and helping others rise with you. Subscribe, share, and be part of a more inclusive future in fitness. 💜