Dr. Michael sits down with Melissa Merriken, a seasoned fitness coach and athlete, to discuss her incredible journey. From her beginnings in cheer and gymnastics coaching to opening a gym with her husband, and competing in Olympic weightlifting, Melissa's resume is impressive.
But her path took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. Discover how Melissa navigated this new reality, becoming a member and then a coach in a Hashimoto's support group.
Learn about her inspiring process of retraining her body to handle the stress of working out and CrossFit, and her determination to compete in her first CrossFit competition since her diagnosis.
This episode is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of community support.
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