Meet Faryn Schwartz

We were lucky to catch up with Faryn Schwartz recently and have shared our conversation below.

Faryn , so great to have you with us and we want to jump right into a really important question. In recent years, it’s become so clear that we’re living through a time where so many folks are lacking self-confidence and self-esteem. So, we’d love to hear about your journey and how you developed your self-confidence and self-esteem.

That’s such a powerful question — because my relationship with confidence has been anything but linear.

Confidence didn’t come to me all at once — it’s something I’ve had to build, lose, and rebuild many times over the years. There have been seasons where I felt completely in my element, and others where I questioned everything.

Early in my career and life, I realized I had a natural connection with people and movement. It’s where I’ve always felt most alive and at ease. But confidence isn’t something that stays on autopilot. Even when you’re doing what you love, there are days when doubt creeps in — when you wonder if you’re doing enough or if you’re where you’re supposed to be.

What I’ve learned is that confidence grows every time you take a step forward, even when you’re unsure. It’s not about waiting until you feel ready — it’s about doing the thing and then realizing you were capable all along. Every challenge, every uncomfortable moment, has softened me in a way that’s allowed me to trust my inner self more deeply.

I’ve also learned to see humility and self-doubt as reminders that I care deeply about the work. They keep me grounded, curious, and growing. Even after 28 years, I’m still learning and evolving — and to me, that’s the most beautiful part.

Confidence isn’t about having all the answers or being perfect or fearless. It’s about trusting yourself enough to keep showing up — knowing that you’ll learn, grow, and rise again every single time.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I’m the owner of GetFitWithFaryn, an inclusive wellness haven where fitness, bodywork, and mindfulness coaching come together to help people feel grounded, capable, and at home in their own bodies.

After 28 years in this industry, I’ve learned that people don’t come to me just to “get fit” — they come because they want to feel better. They want to heal, feel strong again, and reconnect with their bodies so they can move through life with more ease and confidence.

Movement is the doorway I use, but what happens inside that doorway goes so much deeper. I get to witness people rediscover themselves — physically, mentally, and emotionally — through the way they move, breathe, and care for their bodies. That’s what keeps me doing this work.

I support people through all stages and seasons — from prenatal and postpartum to perimenopause and beyond — as well as those navigating hormones, life stressors, or simply the ups and downs of being human. Every body deserves inclusive care, autonomy, and support — no matter where they are in life.

Along with personal training and mindfulness coaching, I offer bodywork and therapeutic modalities — or as I like to call it, “The Good Stuff.” It’s that restorative side of wellness that helps release tension, calm the nervous system, and creates balance from the inside out.

This year, I launched new training packages that make it easier for clients to stay consistent while giving them the flexibility to move within their own rhythm. And in 2026, I’ll be introducing online workouts — guided sessions you can choose from and do on your own, designed to bring the same grounded, inclusive energy of my in-person work to wherever you are.

At its heart, GetFitWithFaryn is about belonging. It’s about creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are — through every phase, every shift, every season — and still feel strong, supported, and enough.
You belong here.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

If I had to narrow it down, the three qualities I think matter most are empathy, communication, and flexibility — and at the root of all three is inclusivity.

Empathy always comes first for me. It’s the foundation of everything I do. You can’t truly guide or connect with someone unless you’re willing to see and honor where they are — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Empathy allows you to meet people where they are at without judgment, and that’s where real change begins.

Communication comes next, because connection can’t happen without it. Whether it’s movement, coaching, or bodywork, everything I do relies on honest transparent conversation — listening deeply, asking questions, staying curious and helping people feel heard. When communication is open and real, trust grows — and trust is what creates transformation.

Flexibility — in both body and mindset — is what keeps it all sustainable. Life doesn’t always go as planned, and neither does progress. The ability to adapt, pivot, and offer yourself (and others) grace when things shift is where growth really happens. Progress isn’t always linear, and that’s okay.

I’d say those three — empathy, communication, and flexibility — are at the heart of how I live and how I work. They keep me grounded, connected, and open to every person and every season I have the privilege to support.

And at the center of all of it is inclusivity — making sure every person feels seen, respected, and valued exactly as they are. To me, that’s what wellness and human connection are really about.

We’ve all got limited resources, time, energy, focus etc – so if you had to choose between going all in on your strengths or working on areas where you aren’t as strong, what would you choose?

I think we put so much pressure on ourselves to be “strong” or “well-rounded,” when in reality, some of the most important growth comes from allowing ourselves to soften.

For a long time, I thought strength meant pushing through, performing, or proving I could handle it all. But as I’ve grown — personally and in my work — I’ve learned that strength and softness can exist together. In fact, they need each other.

The more I’ve allowed myself to soften, the more space I’ve created for curiosity, creativity, and connection. That softness is what helps me listen better, move slower when I need to, and respond instead of react. It’s what allows me to keep learning — not from a place of lack, but from a place of openness.

I don’t think it’s about trying to be perfectly balanced or “fixing” what you’re not good at. It’s about learning to meet yourself with gentleness — and trusting that growth can come through stillness, too.

Some of the most powerful shifts I’ve made, both personally and professionally, have come in the moments I stopped striving and allowed myself to soften — to rest, to listen, to receive. That’s where real growth begins.

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