Welcome to The Tara Talk, your go-to podcast for all things mindset + movement! Today Tara connects with Sam Ciaccia about bridging the gap between medical and fitness professionals for full body health. With a history of working in the medical field + personal training, Sam shares how she navigated an unexpected cancer diagnosis while building a business and maintaining her strength throughout it all.  Samantha Ciaccia is a reputable strength coach and Physician Assistant with 10+ years of clinical experience and personal training. While working in the busy Emergency Rooms of New York City, she is convinced there is a direct link between optimal health and physical fitness. She spent her career bridging the gap between medicine and fitness, understanding both are equally important. Now, she coaches healthcare professionals, clinicians and other coaches from all over the world about the link between fitness and health care prevention. As a PA-C, B.S. Kinesiology and CSCS, Sam has a wealth of knowledge she wants to share with you! Episode Highlights: Sam’s shift into digital nomad lifeSolo traveling the worldAn unexpected cancer diagnosisNavigating body image in the midst of breast cancerNot identifying with a medical diagnosisHow to be intentional with your energyThe importance of strength trainingMastering movement and kettlebellsIntentional + strategic dating If this episode resonated please leave a rate & review and share with friends! Your support means so much! Watch the episode on YouTube HERE. You can learn more about Sam @sciaccia and the Bell Mechanics Course HERE Follow along on @taralaferrara for no BS fitness + life advice. Follow along on @thetaratalk for episode updates and extra content.  Sign up for the newsletter HERE and never miss an update! Work with Tara:1:1 coaching (apply to see if this is a fit for you)TL Method (get a FREE week of workouts!)