#097: Real Talk with John Petrelli - Personal Fitness Trainer & Author of "Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer"

“We go through life sometimes being so hyper-focused on that one negative thing that happened, and there's beauty all around us. Life is short. We’ve got to take it in,” said John Petrelli, Author of "Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer"  Today I am chatting with John Petrelli, personal fitness trainer and author of “Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer”. With over 30 years of experience working with Grammy-winning artists and A-list actors, John’s journey to success is anything but ordinary. In 2021, life took a dramatic turn when John was paralyzed by Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that forced him to rely on his mental resilience to recover. Out of that experience, John wrote his first book, which became an Amazon #1 new release, and in 2024, he followed it up with a teen edition. Join us as John shares how overcoming life's toughest challenges has shaped his mission to help others discover their inner strength.  Tune in for insights on perseverance, mental fortitude and how to unlock your potential, no matter the odds. The road to improvement starts with healing. Listen as John breaks down what he believes is the essential first step to kickstarting your journey. Focus on the present. While lying in a hospital bed, uncertain of his future, John had to confront a harsh reality—his only choice was to live moment by moment. Hear how he now incorporates this practice into his everyday life. Harness your impulses. Reflecting on a harrowing experience from his book—being stranded in a capsized boat in Alaska—John reveals how he mastered his fight-or-flight instinct to stay alive. Everything is connected. Imagine if every challenge and triumph you’ve faced was guiding you toward the person you were always meant to become. Ready to get inspired? Grab your headphones and join the conversation! P.S. Be sure to like, subscribe and share so we can continue to bring you incredible guests! With so much love & gratitude,  Grace 💋