Episode 14

From Homelessness to Healthiness: The Inspiring Journey of Shelby

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, Gio and Jodi welcome Shelby, whose remarkable journey from living in her car to becoming a health coach encapsulates the transformative power of prioritizing one’s health. Shelby shares her unique story of embracing a nomadic lifestyle due to economic necessity, which unexpectedly turned into a profound life lesson on resilience and self-care. Despite the hardships of being homeless, Shelby focused on joint health and mental wellness, which she continues to emphasize in her coaching, advocating for fitness for longevity. Her experience underscores the importance of small, consistent steps in health and fitness, and the mental shift required to maintain them. This episode not only explores Shelby’s personal growth and professional evolution but also delves into holistic health strategies that listeners can apply to their own lives.

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Gio Marin

Gio is a fitness enthusiast and dedicated weightlifter, passionately committed to a plant-based lifestyle. He challenges the norms of physical health and strength training with his rigorous six-day-a-week gym regimen. As a co-host of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, Gio explores and shares innovative fitness strategies, nutrition tips, and personal growth tactics aimed at enhancing physical well-being and athletic performance. His goal is to inspire others to achieve their fitness objectives through resilience and disciplined living.
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Jodi Dolo

Jodi is a dedicated advocate for healthy living, having conquered a health scare and losing about 90 pounds. She's committed to inspiring and helping others in reaching their goals. Recently certified as a nutritionist and personal trainer, Jodi aims to blend her passion for sustainable nutrition and weightlifting with a priority on mindset to foster enduring health transformations. Her down-to-earth approach and motivating journey form the core of her coaching philosophy, showcased on the Mindful Muscle Podcast, where she provides practical guidance on fitness, nutrition, and personal growth.