Ep 132 From Rock Bottom to Champion of the World - How to Transform Yourself | Hattie Boydle

Episode 132 hosts Hattie Boydle (WBFF World Champion, personal trainer, and body positivity advocate based in Sydney, Australia)   We first explore where Hattie's story started, taking up gymnastics as a 4 year old to reach elite status and win national awards in her disciplines. We then confront Hattie's battle with anorexia, learning how she went from rock bottom and being hospitalised to finding the motivation and mental strength to overcome her illness. In this very open discussion, we get insights into how eating disorders can manifest and what Hattie did to recognise and combat those unhealthy thoughts. Using this new focus, Hattie became a personal trainer to help others before discovering pro fitness modelling. She learnt to channel all of her past adversities into this new challenge, transforming both her mentality and physical body to win the WBFF world title (fitness modelling world champion) in 2016. We contrast her thought processes when she was ill to competing on a world stage as a body builder and the power of positive thinking. Hattie gives us insights into her current approach to food as a fuel for her training, her new business ventures and how she uses her experience to influence young women when it comes to body positivity. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Meet Hattie Boydle and Her Fitness Background   05:59 Early Gymnastics Career and Discipline Lessons   10:56 Struggles With Anorexia and Control Mindset   18:27 Recovery Journey and Family Support   26:25 Building a Career in Fitness and Coaching   33:29 Transition Into Competitive Bodybuilding   41:37 Genetics, Training and Performance Mindset   48:53 Steroids, TRT and Risks in the Fitness Industry   52:09 Balancing Relationships and Competitive Lifestyle   61:45 Why Motivation Fails Without Consistency   68:49 Building Habits Through Small Sustainable Changes   76:38 Diet Trends, Nutrition Principles and Calorie Balance   80:09 Food Preparation, Health Priorities and Lifestyle Choices   86:34 Final Advice on Discipline, Self Worth and Long Term Health ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION