Finding Strength in Faith, Fitness, and Radical Self-Care with Emily Savard

CortneyJo sits down with her dear friend and neighbor, Emily Savard, for a conversation on faith, health, and healing on this episode of the I am MUCH Woman podcast. Emily shares her journey from postpartum depression and feeling dismissed by doctors to reclaiming her wellness through small, consistent steps. With a background in public health and a passion for helping others, she now leads a vibrant women’s fitness community grounded in faith, accountability, and joy. Together, CortneyJo and Emily explore self-care, body image, and the power of showing up for yourself and for others with honesty, compassion, and intention.

Show Highlights
(2:58) Why Emily didn’t develop body image issues until after her first child

(11:18) How she got started on her health improvement journey

(18:40) How Emily was impacted by her first fitness challenge

(22:39) What her fitness routine and lifestyle look like today 

(27:08) How working out brought Emily closer to God

(35:19) Why spiritual balance is so important for Emily’s journey

(37:36) What fitness has taught her about sisterhood and jealousy

(44:01) How being a MUCH Woman relates to health, fitness, and nutrition

(47:12) Emily’s encouragement for women struggling to get started

(53:10) Testimonials from women about how Emily has helped them

Links Referenced

• Emily’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alejandra.savard.1/
• Emily’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilysavard90/
• Emily’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-savard-512205142/
• Emily’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emilysavard90
• Emily’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilysavard90