Send us a textThanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! In this episode #39 IFBB pro Melissa Brodsky shares her fitness journey from stepping on stage as a 17-year old bikini competitor to earning her pro card by 23 years old.Some of the rawest and most relatable moments of this interview crop up when Melissa admits to an almost 4 year hiatus from competing to attend to an all-too common for competitors eating disorder. Her “speak it into existence”philosophy resounds throughout the podcast, being her way of not hiding from the truth of an eating disorder, or any issue that may prevent a person from becoming whole, and truly getting the help she needed to recover from anything one might hide to look ok. Her bold words summed up the realness that is Melissa when she stated: “I want to be a whole person. I don’t want there to be missing parts to have it seem good, I want to have everything.” She speaks it into existence so she can’t hide what’s holding her back.Unashamed of her struggle and mature enough to know she needed help and still does, Melissa uses counseling and good human relationships to hold her accountable to prevail with this goal of the Olympia stage.With last week being National Eating Disorder Association awareness week, this interview with Melissa is perfect timing as her story could be any one of ours. Her openness on her relationship with food and need for solid relationships with people is honest and relatable. Thank you Melissa for being so brave to share a private struggle along with your public triumph! Your eating disorder makes you a kindred spirit. Your ascension as a pro athlete in the IFBB makes you exceptional and inspirational.Mentions: @melissabrodsky@shelbystarnes100@therealoislane_ifbbproMy podcast outline is pretty basic, so the details are in what my guests choose to share. This podcast promises to be a safe place for any guest to be herself, fearlessly, and talk about anything-anything at all! WomensMaximumFitness is about empowering women to share who they really are. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did. Melissa you must be so proud of yourself.Check out my Amazon link to shop what I shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/buffcake22Coaching inquiries: email Debra at buffcake22@gmail.comand request my FREE assessment form.Subscribe to the Women’s Maximum Fitness podcast as new episodes drop every Monday and throughout the week. Your reviews are appreciated and truly matter! Thank you in advance for your efforts towards the growth of the Womensmaximumfitness podcast. Also find these episodes in video form on my YouTube: Buffcake22!Check out my Instagram @buffcake22 @womensmaximumfitnessSupport the show