Intimidating People Without Even Trying | Is Mekayla Misunderstood?

Описание: What happens when the world only sees your image, but never your heart? TIMECODES BELOW!

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mekayla Caterino Short — a natural competitive bodybuilder, personal trainer, and gym manager — to uncover the truth behind her inspiring journey.

Growing up without a father figure and raised by her mother, Mekayla faced challenges most of us could never imagine. From spending much of her childhood in and out of hospitals with severe asthma, to being pumped full of steroids that caused her to gain over 100 pounds, she endured relentless bullying, judgment, and misunderstanding.

But instead of letting her struggles define her, Mekayla turned to fitness and bodybuilding as her escape — transforming not only her body but her entire outlook on life. Now, as a strong woman in the fitness industry, she opens up about:

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This is more than a fitness story. It’s a raw and relatable conversation about self-acceptance, resilience, and learning to be seen for who you truly are.

👉 If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, judged, or unseen, Mekayla’s story will inspire you to keep fighting for your true image.

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**TIMECODES**

0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Mental Weakness
3:30 - People Pleasing
5:20 - Growing up Poor
7:40 - Not a Cool Kid
12:30 - Finding Support in Siblings
13:20 - Daddy Issues
18:30 - 2 Time College Dropout
22:30 - Thrown into the Gym as a Fat Person
23:35 - Shaun Confronts His Bully
28:00 - Mekayla Gets Bullied by Moms
31:00 - Struggling With Eating Disorders
35:43 - Fear of Dying
38:00 - Heaven or Hell?
39:30 - Committing to Bodybuilding
47:10 - Natty or Not?
58:30 - Mekayla Turns Down a Drink
1:02:00 - 11.5% Bodyfat
1:04:49 - Can't Find a Boyfriend
1:10:10 - Shaun Thinks She's Intimidating and This is Why
1:17:00 - Shaun Is a Nerd that Brushes Girls' Hair
1:18:40 - Shaun Drops a Bomb
1:25:10 - Don't Cheat on Her
1:35:38 - Mekayla Arm Wrestles Shaun