In today’s episode, I’m joined by my assistant coach, Marissah — someone who’s been part of the Strong Starts Within team since January and who I’ve actually known since way back in early 2021, when we first met inside a fitness business mentorship!!!We dive into Marissa’s powerful health and fitness journey — from going all-in with bodybuilding, experiencing the dark side of extreme coaching, and hitting rock bottom with her health… to rebuilding her relationship with fitness, finding coaches who actually cared, and discovering her own coaching philosophy along the way.Marissah opens up about:✨ Her transition from restrictive bodybuilding culture into long-term, sustainable health✨ How a major health scare became the turning point that changed everything✨ What she learned from both terrible and incredible coaches — and how that shaped the coach she is today✨ Becoming a mom, navigating pregnancy alone, and how fitness became the thing that grounded her✨ How her goals have evolved now that she’s raising her son✨ What it actually looks like to “do it all” while working, parenting, and taking care of herself✨ Her advice for moms who feel like there’s no time left for themselvesThis conversation is raw, encouraging, and so relatable — especially for women who’ve struggled with burnout, identity shifts, or trusting themselves again in their health journey.If you’re a mom, someone rebuilding your relationship with fitness, or anyone who wants a reminder of how strong you really are… this episode will feel like a warm, empowering hug.Tune in and meet the woman who brings so much heart, wisdom, and lived experience to our Strong Starts Within community. ❤️

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