In this episode, Jorge interviews John Petrelli, a former fitness trainer to the stars and actor, turned fitness mindset coach whose life came to a screeching halt in 2022 when he found himself completely paralyzed and fighting for his life when he contracted Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
John Petrelli has been a professional fitness coach for over 30 years, having worked alongside some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Grammy-Award-winning recording artists to A-list Hollywood actors. Not bad when you consider at eighteen John seemed bound for Jail or the morgue.
In 2021, John's life took an unexpected turn when he became paralyzed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a rare autoimmune disease that landed him in the ICU.
With a lifestyle so heavily dependent on physical health and wellbeing, John needed to rely on his mental strength to overcome this disease. Through this experience John penned his first book "Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer". An instant Amazon #1 New release. In 2024 John released his second book "Confessions of a Hollywood Trainer series - The "Teen Edition”. Shortly after the release of his new book John was invited to be a TEDx speaker at TEDx Clinton NY, where he delivered his Key Note speech Master your mindset to Transform your Life”.
John, inspired by the challenges he has faced, has dedicated his new lease on life, to helping others discover their inner strength and overcome obstacles in their lives.
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