Podcast 354: Stef Williams on Key Habits To Build Strength & Stay Healthy

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with fitness entrepreneur and founder of WeGlow and SEFI, Stef Williams.

Dr. Holmes and Stef Williams discuss building an empowering global community, navigating endometriosis, redefining movement, and Stef’s pregnancy journey. Stef opens up about her path from athlete to influencer, the realities of running multiple businesses, her evolving relationship with health and mindset, and how intentional lifestyle choices helped her reclaim her wellbeing. This episode highlights the power of a positive mindset, training, and understanding your body to feel stronger and more connected to your health and wellness goals. 

Episode Chapters

00:43 - Intro

02:36 - Rapid fire questions

07:14 - Stef’s background and building WeGlow

12:26 - Fighting exercise burnout

14:02 - Common misconceptions in the fitness industry

16:34 - Stef’s day in the life

20:40 - Ins and outs of running the business

25:20 - Pregnancy, balancing a career, and lifestyle changes

28:22 - How Stef uses WHOOP for her health and wellness

33:42 - Managing endometriosis

39:02 - Nutrition, lifestyle, and preventative care with endometriosis

45:09 - Cycle tracking and navigating pregnancy with endometriosis

50:25 - Getting a diagnosis and mindset training

51:30 - Stef’s goals and motivations

56:10 - Stef’s advice for women in training and business

58:33 - Kristen’s advice for expecting mothers