About Me
Meet LQ McDonald III
I’m LQ McDonald III, the founder of Rooted Strength, a coaching practice dedicated to guiding individuals toward resilience, purpose, and authentic living. My journey hasn’t been easy, and I don’t pretend otherwise. I’ve fought my way through deep struggles—childhood trauma, alcoholism, losing myself in unfulfilling careers, and feeling deeply disconnected from my own body and purpose. For years, I carried the weight of past wounds, numbing myself with distractions, battling self-doubt, and drifting through life without a clear sense of direction.
Eventually, I reached a breaking point. I realized that no one was coming to save me—I had to do the work myself. That meant confronting my past, rebuilding my body and mind, and learning how to live with strength, clarity, and intention. I lost the extra weight that once felt like armor. I committed to fitness not just as a physical practice, but as a way to reclaim my power. I got sober and faced the things I had spent years running from. I immersed myself in philosophy, existential psychology, and nature-based wisdom, searching for a way to create meaning from struggle.
Through this journey, I’ve earned degrees in philosophy of religion, computer science, and software engineering, but my real education has come from lived experience. I became a NASM certified personal trainer, certified meditation teacher, and certified wellness coach, determined to help others find the strength that I found to make a better life for myself and those around me. I know what it feels like to be lost, to feel stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break. And I know what it takes to build yourself back up—piece by piece, rep by rep, breath by breath.
At Rooted Strength, I don’t offer quick fixes or surface-level motivation. I work with people who are ready to do the deep work—to challenge their limits, rebuild from the inside out, and create a life that feels powerful, aligned, and truly their own.
If you’re ready to step into that process, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
My Mission
At Rooted Strength, my mission is simple: to help you build a life that feels powerful, authentic, and deeply fulfilling. Whether through mindset coaching, meditation, fitness, or deep self-inquiry, I guide my clients toward a life of freedom, strength, and purpose.
Let’s redefine what’s possible—together.
My Way
Deep, Holistic Transformation
True strength comes from within. I integrate fitness, mindfulness, and personal development to help you build resilience, break through limiting patterns, and create lasting change—mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Radical Ownership & Accountability
No shortcuts, no excuses. I guide you to take full responsibility for your growth, pushing you to embrace discomfort, challenge yourself, and develop the discipline needed to forge real, sustainable strength in all areas of life.
Nature-Inspired, Purpose-Driven
Drawing from existential philosophy, meditation, and nature-based wisdom, I help you reconnect with what truly matters. Whether it’s through physical training, mindful reflection, or deep conversations, my goal is to guide you toward a life of meaning, authenticity, and personal power.
- 1:1 fitness & life coaching
- Group programs & workshops
- Hybrid & Online Programs
- Physical Training & Wellness Services
- Powered by philosophy, fitness, and nature
Proving My Expertise
My program helps anyone build a richer and more purposed life. Discover the potential within and unlock your own power!
Physical & mental strength
Meaning & Purpose
Resilience
Presence & calm
Discipline
Accountability
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