RHP #067. Jody Calitz, Women’s Health Expert, Ex-Pro Bikini Bodybuilder, Nutritionist, Vegan Athlete
Channel: Ridiculously Human
Date: 2019-06-13

Women’s Health Expert. Ex-Pro Bikini Bodybuilder. Nutritionist. Vegan Athlete. Elite Personal Trainer. Yogi. Holistic Coach. Women’s Transformation Specialist. Smiler. 

From an early age, Jody was a quiet girl who was bullied a lot at school and felt isolated. She had insecurities about how she looked, as she had a fuller physique type with red hair and freckles. Losing her Dad early on, contributed to why she craved validation and acceptance from other people.

After falling ill with bronchitis and losing a lot of weight as a result, Jody received a lot of attention and embraced her newfound recognition. However, it got out of control, she stopped eating and over-exercised until she was 17-18 years old, resulting in anorexia. 

By 2015, she had achieved her dream of competing on the international stage as a pro-bikini bodybuilder. She managed that feat by competing as a vegan athlete, which was another social stigma she had to deal with.

The biggest wake-up call in her life was when she experienced a different kind of physical and mental challenge, it was an acute anxiety disorder, coupled with chronic fatigue syndrome. Sleep, eating well, yoga and mediation was the medicine she needed to recover.

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Your fellow beings
Craig and Gareth

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JODY CALITZ

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