Welcome to Health Interrupted, we’re your hosts Gina Lombardi and Laura Kaeppeler. We’re ecstatic to bring you today’s episode with Stunt Girl, Ninja Warrior and Modern Day Wonder Woman - that’s right, she is a superstar in the blockbuster films Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984. Jessie is KNOWN for smashing stereotypes, and defying the impossible. She routinely ranks among the top MEN on the strength-based obstacles of Ninja Warrior and is the first woman to clear multiple courses in America, Japan, and Germany. She attributes much of her success on the seemingly impossible obstacles to her study of Engineering and her decade long career in stunts. Awarded the Action Icon Award for “Stuntwoman of the Year, her credits include: Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Transformers, Die Hard, The Dark Knight, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, and Leverage. She was an elite pole vaulter, a high level gymnast, and trained in martial arts, high falls, wipeouts, skydiving, motorcycles, stunt driving, fire, wirework, and trapeze. She is most proud of her ability to push beyond her limits, and transform setbacks into opportunities. 001:18 Our Sponsor for today’s episode is On & On Frankincense Hand and Body Wash Go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com and click on the Sponsor page to get to On & On. Use code HEALTH for a special discount! 00:2:15 Gina creates a new word “Girlmance”. 00:3:25 Gina and Laura introduce Jessie Graff. 00:4:44 Jessie talks about her many health interruptions & having to work at a high physical level every day. 00:6:02 Nine surgeries later, Titan Games called, so she had stem cell injections instead of a 10th surgery and began rehabbing and rebuilding. 00:7:47 More “NINJURIES” leave Jessie hobbling from July to January. 00:9:15 Jessie realizes that her identity is tied up in doing what she loves to do...being a ninja. 00:12:38 Post Surgery Jessie gets her doctors cell number and asks amusing questions 00:13:34 Gina asks Jessie to reveal a day-in-the-life of a Ninja Warrior 00:15:05 Jessie uses her “down time” to follow what inspired her at the time. Learning the systems of the body AND American Sign Language. 00:16:25 Laura asks Jessie where she got her Nutrition Certificate (ISSA) and what she eats. 00:18:39 Jessie creates the idea of a NINJURY program for Ninja Athletes to help prevent injury. 00:20:00 Gina asks if Jessie takes supplements or gets nutrients from food only 00:21:37 Jessie talks about her love/hate relationship with Sucralose (Splenda) and the negative effects. 00:23:17 Jessie's Obsession with Lenny & Larrys Complete Cookie www.lennylarry.com 00:25:39 Laura puts Jessie in the “HEALTH SEAT” for tips and biohacks on Fitness, Nutrition, Beauty and Mental/Spiritual 00:29:20 Jessie gets a self-inflicted black eye 00:32:14 Jessie gives us her CALL TO ACTION 00:35:50 Gina & Laura thank Jessie for being on the podcast! Connect with Jessie Graff Instagram: @jessiegraffpwr Connect with the Hosts of Health Interrupted: Gina Lombardi https://www.instagram.com/coachlombardi Laura Kaeppeler https://www.instagram.com/kaeppelerlaura Or go to www.healthinterruptedpodcast.com for more information Key Words: Ninja Warrior rehabilitation surgeries Titan Games Ninja Warrior Strength Training Nutrition Fitness Competition