🎙️ Episode 042: When Pushing Harder Stops Working — What It Really Takes to Heal & Perform with Kaitlyn Kenna Smith

🎙️ Episode 042: When Pushing Harder Stops Working — What It Really Takes to Heal & Perform with Kaitlyn Kenna SmithIn 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 actionIf 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 MentalityLoved this episode? Screenshot it, share on Instagram, and tag us @fit.habit.emma and @kaitlynkennafitness — we’d love to hear your biggest takeaway!🎧 Subscribe + Rate + Review if this episode resonated with you! Your support helps us reach more people to help them break free from the all or nothing mindset so they can achieve long term success!⚙️ Free Resources:👉🏻 Book a Free Discovery Call👉🏻 Join My Free Facebook Group - Fit Habit Hub: Get Lean & Strong for Life 💪🏻👉🏻 Download My Free Fat Loss Guide This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fithabitemma.substack.com