In this episode, we speak with Katrina Coote, a dental hygienist, group fitness instructor, mother of two boys, and a heart condition conqueror.

Listen in as Katrina reflects on her past obsession with exercise and nutrition as a coping mechanism, how this obsession may have contributed to a debilitating heart condition and her inspiring story in raising and empowering an autistic child following a marriage seperation. 

Key Highlights 

● [01:22] An introduction to Katrina Coote and how she is overcoming her heart condition 

● [04:29] Katrina on her cardiologist 

● [07:48] How a low heart rate has affected Katrina’s lifestyle 

● [13:34] Katrina on her lowest points 

● [19:00] Recovering from an obsessive behaviour around “staying fit” 

● [22:06] Dealing with a struggling marriage and raising a child with autism 

● [25:29] Katrina on her two sons 

● [27:22] Katrina on her son winning $23,000 at the slots 

● [30:29] How Katrina feels about labelling her son as “autistic” 

● [37:04] Working around the challenges of autism 

● [43:22] Who inspires Katrina and is someone he would like to see on the show?

Powerful Quotes by Katrina 

● I needed an outlet. My fitness became that outlet and I was using it as an abuse, a control in my life. My heart condition made me say, “You need to stop being obsessive about this. You need to think about your health in a better way. I need to slow down.” 

● I had to learn that if you’re feeling extremely exhausted, it’s for a reason. I’ve got a heart issue, and I’ve got to slow down and smell the roses. If I want longevity, I need to do what my body is telling me to do, and that’s rest.