
Honest conversations, soul-led strategies, and what it really takes to move people. Off the Mic is a podcast for group fitness instructors who know their work is bigger than workouts. You're not here to count reps. You're here to lead experiences. To create energy, connection, and meaning through movement. Hosted by Shay Kostabi—experience designer, master trainer, and founder of The Group X Conse... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsHealth & Fitness | |||

What would you do if you hadn't taught a live class in five years… and suddenly you're asked to jump on the schedule after a 22-minute assessment, and then teach five in one day?
In this episode, I break down what actually carried me through that f... more
In this episode of Off the Mic, Shay dives into one of the hardest truths for group fitness instructors: not everyone will love you. And that's okay. In fact, it's the key to a long, fulfilling career.
Shay shares why confidence comes from knowing ... more
Have you ever had that gut-punch moment when someone copies your playlist, your cues, or even your whole class format? It stings.
In this episode of Off the Mic, I'm sharing a candid, story-packed conversation about:
• My 2025 East Coast summer... more
We're halfway through the year, and if you're anything like me, this is when things start to feel… fuzzy.
You've been showing up. You've been pouring your energy into your classes. But maybe your momentum has dipped. Maybe you're starting to coast.... more
What if your playlist wasn't just a high energy list of songs, but a nervous system intervention? What if music could be the difference between a class that feels flat and one that leaves people cracked open in the best way?
In this episode of Off ... more
You know that song that brings you to tears? The one that gives you goosebumps—or makes you feel like you could rise from the ashes and run through a wall?
That power comes from something called prosody—a songwriting principle that aligns music and... more
In this vulnerable and fire-filled episode, Shay takes on one of the most damaging myths in the fitness industry: the idea that your body is your résumé. She shares the raw truth of how she got her start as a trainer—not because of credentials, but b... more
Welcome to the very first episode of Off the Mic—the podcast for fitness instructors who know their work is bigger than workouts. In this debut episode, host Shay Kostabi shares what it really takes to lead unforgettable classes—not just when everyth... more
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