036: A Conversation with Justine de Mel: Work Hard Play Hard, and Build What You Believe In

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of PROCAST BY JOSH, I sit down with Justine Demel, a mum of two, gym and studio owner, competitor, ICN judge, and the owner of WHPH Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.Justine and I only met a few months ago while judging together at an ICN show, but this conversation quickly showed me how much depth, strength and purpose sits behind her story.From being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at just 5 years old, Justine has faced challenges from a very young age. But rather than allowing this to limit her, sport and training became a major part of how she managed it, shaped her mindset, and built the strength to keep pushing forward.In this episode, we talk through how her love for training eventually led her into becoming a fitness and class instructor, studying a Bachelor of Business in Sport and Leisure Management, and later creating something much bigger than she first planned.What started as a home gym fit out for personal use quickly became the beginning of WHPH Gym, and later evolved into WHPH Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.Key topics include • living with rheumatoid arthritis from a young age • using sport and training to manage challenges • building a strong mindset through adversity • going after the things you want without waiting for the perfect time • being strong for the people around you • creating a gym and studio from a personal need • the evolution of WHPH into a bodybuilding federation • competing, judging and being involved in multiple areas of bodybuilding • living with no regrets and seeing what is possibleAt the core of this episode is a powerful reminder that your challenges do not have to define your limits.For Justine, they became part of what pushed her to become stronger, take opportunities, build something meaningful, and continue showing others what is possible.To find out more about WHPH Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, visit https://whphactive.com.au/To find out more about Work Hard Play Hard Gym, visit https://workhardplayhardgym.com.au/You can also connect with Justine on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/justine_demel/?hl=enIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone in your circle who might need this message right now. And if you are enjoying PROCAST BY JOSH, a quick rating or review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts goes a long way in helping us reach more people and continue building a community of people committed to becoming PRO in their own world.Support the show