In this episode of the Silverback Media Podcast, host Marco Mejia sits down with Kaitlyn Kenna Smith, a CrossFitter, personal trainer, and online fitness coach based in Florida.
Kaitlyn shares her incredible journey of overcoming darkness, rediscovering purpose, and using fitness as a vehicle for healing — both physically and emotionally.
With over a decade in the coaching world, Kaitlyn opens up about what she’s learned from her own struggles, her experiences training others, and the mindset shifts that come from truly not giving up — no matter how hard life gets. Her message is raw, honest, and deeply human: keep moving forward, even when it feels impossible.
Highlights from this episode:
The story behind Kaitlyn’s “never quit” mindset
How fitness became a form of therapy and self-discovery
Lessons from 10+ years of personal training and coaching
How to stay grounded through challenges and self-doubt
Why persistence — not perfection — changes everything
This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark life gets, motion itself is victory. Whether you’re crawling, walking, or sprinting — just keep moving forward.
To Get In Touch with Kaitlyn:Instagram: @kaitlynkennafitnessWebsite (Podcast, Coaching, and Merch): https://www.powerhousementality.com/This episode is brought to you by Future Form: https://futureform.store/