We recently had the chance to connect with Ondrea Spearman and have shared our conversation below.
Ondrea, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
I’m being called to help women transform their lives through fitness and by realizing their self-worth. For a long time I couldn’t quite put into words what I do as a coach, but now I understand deeply that it’s not just about the physical — it’s about how you feel about yourself, because that shapes every decision you make.
We’re constantly unlearning, relearning, and being reminded of how important we truly are as women. We’re caretakers, nurturers, strong and soft at the same time. We’re there for everyone else, but it’s time to tell ourselves that we need ourselves too — to pour back into our own cups.
I’m beyond grateful for this calling. It takes relentless, fearless action, but when something is truly your calling, it keeps calling. I feel blessed to be in this space where fitness and mental health meet, helping women remember their worth and build a life that reflects it.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Ondrea Spearman — a women’s fat loss and self worth coach and the founder of the Heal Your Habits program. I help busy women break free from yo-yo dieting, build sustainable fitness habits, and transform their self-worth so they can feel strong, confident, and in control of their health.
What makes my work unique is that it blends science-based nutrition and training with mindset and self-love practices. I believe true transformation isn’t just physical; it’s emotional and mental too. My programs teach women how to unlearn old patterns, develop healthy routines they can actually sustain, and build the confidence to step into the best version of themselves.
Right now, I’m focused on expanding my 12-week coaching program, creating high-value resources like my Ultimate High-Protein Guide, and showing up on social media to educate and inspire women who are ready to rewrite their stories.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I “had” to be, I was fearless. I loved trying new things and didn’t care about anyone’s opinions — good or bad. Over time, as I realized people really could judge or say hurtful things, I started to shrink a little and go into my shell.
When I discovered my purpose of helping women create the lives they desire, everything shifted. I knew that shyness and staying small wouldn’t allow me to serve at the level I wanted. I made a conscious decision to put myself out there and stop viewing fear through a selfish lens — because my work isn’t about me, it’s about the value I give and the lives I impact.
Now, my goal is to always return to that childlike version of myself — believing I’m limitless and approaching life with excitement — but to combine it with the wisdom and experience of an adult. That’s the energy I bring to my work and my life today.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
This is such a powerful question — and one you really have to have a certain level of self-awareness to answer. So let me dig deep (laughs).
I believe a lot of us are stuck in suffering without even realizing it. We wake up and do the same things over and over, living a life of mundaneness we don’t actually want, because deep down we don’t truly believe we can have what we desire. Over time, that becomes a subconscious program — and ironically, it becomes comfortable.
What suffering taught me is that comfort isn’t always safety — sometimes it’s the very thing keeping you small. Stepping out of that space takes your ego out of the driver’s seat and lets your intuition embrace novelty and change.
If I’d only ever been successful — if I’d never faced trials or setbacks — I wouldn’t know how winning feels. I wouldn’t appreciate the journey. Suffering taught me that the work itself is the reward, the journey is the trophy, and the milestones along the way are just signals that I’m serving my purpose.
I still have big goals, but I know as long as I keep putting myself out there, creating, and serving, I’m already successful. Suffering shaped me into someone who doesn’t just chase wins, but understands why they matter.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies my industry tells itself is that transformation is purely about discipline and willpower — as if people just need to “try harder” or “want it more.” In reality, most women aren’t failing because they’re lazy or weak. They’re stuck in a system that teaches them to hate their bodies, hop from quick fix to quick fix, and measure their worth by the scale.
Another lie is that you can bully or shame yourself into change. You can’t. Real, lasting transformation doesn’t come from punishment; it comes from self-compassion, education, and building habits you can actually sustain.
We also glorify extremes — “all or nothing” challenges, crash diets, unrealistic before-and-afters — and then act shocked when people burn out. In my coaching, I try to rewrite that story. You don’t have to hate yourself to change yourself. You don’t have to be perfect to be worthy. And you’re allowed to love your body while also wanting to improve it.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
What I understand deeply — and what most people don’t — is that real change happens at the level of identity. It’s not just about following a plan or hitting a number; it’s about emotionally connecting to the person you want to become and constantly considering your “future you” with every choice you make.
Because I’ve gone through my own transformation, I know what it feels like to stand at the edge of a breakthrough — scared, hopeful, and unsure. That experience taught me true empathy. It allows me to put myself in the shoes of the women I coach, to understand their fears and desires, and to help them bridge that gap between who they’ve been and who they’re becoming.
That’s the work I love most: guiding someone who’s right at the brink of change to finally step over the line and into the version of themselves they’ve been dreaming of.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ondreaspearman.wixsite.com/trainwithondrea
- Instagram: @ondreafitspo
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ondreafitspo
