Unfiltered Wisdom: Brenda Turner of Lean Secrets – Lessons from an OG YouTuber | TFG EP. 45
In this candid episode of the Two Fun Guys podcast, we sit down with Brenda Turner, a trailblazer in fitness, wellness, and spiritual transformation. Brenda opens up about her incredible journey—from becoming one of YouTube’s earliest fitness influencers to stepping away from fame at the height of her career. Discover how a personal and spiritual awakening reshaped her life, what drove her to walk away from success, and the powerful lessons she’s learned about fulfillment, mindset, and true prosperity. Brenda also shares practical advice for anyone looking to overcome fear, break free from societal expectations, and turn their passion into a thriving business. Highlights: Brenda’s rise as a YouTube fitness pioneer The personal challenges behind her spiritual awakening Why she believes anyone can start a successful online business Practical tips for taming fear, finding purpose, and creating lasting change Brenda shares her business tips Connect with Brenda Turner: Website: https://brendaturner.com/ Shop: https://brendaturner.com/shop/ Money Program: https://brendaturner.com/money/ Brenda’s Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/brenda-turner5 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/leansecrets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrendaturner/ Websites and resources mentioned: Dr. Richard Miller’s iRest Institute: https://shop.irest.org/ Plannable (Content Scheduling Tool): https://planable.io/ Frank Kern’s Marketing Content: https://www.frankkern.com/ Rick Carson’s Book: Taming Your Gremlin: https://www.tamingyourgremlin.com/ Sub and follow the podcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twofunguyspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twofunguyspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twofunguyspodcast 📢 Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Chapters: 0:00 Welcome Brenda Turner! 1:15 The Birth of a Fitness Icon 6:10 Breaking the Burnout Cycle 10:15 Spiritual Awakening Through Adversity 15:40 Lessons from World-Class Teachers 24:30 The Power of Yoga and Nervous System Healing 30:05 Brenda’s Take on Psychedelics and Healing 46:00 Coping with Loss and Grief 57:20 Outgrowing the Fitness Industry 1:10:00 Why Fear Shouldn’t Hold You Back 1:25:00 Brenda’s Vision and Business Tips 1:35:00 Final Thoughts: Living Authentically