🎙️ Episode 042: When Pushing Harder Stops Working — What It Really Takes to Heal & Perform with Kaitlyn Kenna Smith
In this episode of Fit Habit Life, I sit down with coach, athlete, and founder of The Powerhouse Mentality, Kaitlyn Kenna Smith.
We dive into her powerful story—how running became her escape during a chaotic childhood, how an eating disorder nearly took everything from her, and how she rebuilt herself through strength training, bodybuilding, and eventually, elite-level CrossFit.
This is a real, raw, and unfiltered conversation about healing, identity, mindset, and what it actually takes to pursue peak performance both physically and mentally.
Inside this episode:
* How CrossFit became the vehicle for recovery and resilience
* The toxic side of hustle culture (and how to break free)
* Fueling for performance when you’re scared to eat more
* Using cold plunges to train your mind, not just your body
* The importance of choosing what you lose if you don’t change
* Why you don’t need more motivation—you need more action
If you’re chasing more out of life but stuck in cycles of stress, perfectionism, or self-sabotage, this conversation will light a fire under you.
Connect with Kaitlyn:
* Instagram: @kaitlynkennafitness
* TikTok: @kaitlynkennafitness
* Facebook: Kaitlyn
* Podcast: The Powerhouse Mentality
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