Meet Coach Kerryne: How Life’s Challenges Shaped Her Confidence & Coaching Style

Welcome, my sweet Fit Body family! In this episode, we are blessed to sit down with the radiant and resilient Coach Kerryne, a seasoned Olympian, dedicated mother, and compassionate coach who shares her raw and inspiring journey from struggling with a long-term eating disorder to standing confidently on the Olympia stage—and eventually embracing her calling as a coach.

Kerryne opens up with striking honesty about her transformation: from being a young mom in a difficult marriage, silently battling anorexia, to finding strength, purpose, and healing through bodybuilding. Her story is a reminder that sometimes our deepest struggles can bloom into our greatest sources of strength—and service.

She didn’t intend to become a coach. But as she healed and grew, she began to see the profound impact she could have on other women navigating similar emotional and physical battles. Her journey is a beautiful testament to the power of vulnerability, connection, and choosing health over perfection.

The conversation highlights the hard truths within the bodybuilding community—overtraining, under-fueling, and PED misuse—and how Kerryne’s approach focuses on physical and mental wellness, not just stage-readiness. This mama bear brings heart, grit, and wisdom to the space, making it a safer and healthier place for all.

💪 5 Key Takeaways

1. Your Pain Can Be Your Purpose
   Kerryne’s struggles with disordered eating and low self-worth became the fuel for her transformation—and the foundation of her coaching mission. She reminds us that healing ourselves often opens the door to helping others.

2. Health First, Always
   In a world where "fit" can sometimes mean “fragile,” Kerryne emphasizes the importance of prioritizing true health—mental, emotional, digestive, and hormonal—especially in competitive fitness circles.

3. We Need More Coaches Who Care
   Both Kerryne and Jami admitted they never intended to become coaches, but that’s what makes them so powerful. They lead with heart, not ego—and that’s exactly what our industry needs more of.

4. Vulnerability is a Superpower
   This episode is a masterclass in the strength of being open. By sharing her real story, Kerryne gives others permission to do the same—and to know they’re not alone in their struggles.

5. Muscles Grow, and So Do We
   Kerryne’s evolution—from anorexia to confident competitor, from brokenness to a voice of healing—shows us that with intention and community, we can grow beyond anything that’s tried to hold us back.