Listen "115. Perspective Shift: Claire's Story"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Help Me Understand: Perspective Shift series, Claire joins JK from Australia to share her experience of a perspective shift that occurred after a cycling accident while training for her first Ironman Triathlon.
The accident led her to shift her focus from being hyper-concerned with her body's appearance to being grateful for its capabilities.
Claire shares how she realized the importance of treating her body well and speaking to herself with kindness.
Listen in as she talks about how she went on to complete another Ironman Triathlon and how she plans to complete an ultra marathon in the future.
Her story serves as an inspiration to appreciate what our bodies can do and overcome challenges.
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Chapters
01:09 Claire's Perspective Shift
03:21 The Accident and Epiphany
05:18 Getting Into Ironman Triathlon
07:05 Training for the Ironman
08:47 Initial Thoughts After the Accident
11:17 Changes in Behavior and Attitude
15:07 Training for the Second Ironman
18:39 Difficulties in the Repair and Rebuild Process
19:47 Starting Over After Having Children
22:55 Advice for Younger Self
25:27 Upcoming Events
The accident led her to shift her focus from being hyper-concerned with her body's appearance to being grateful for its capabilities.
Claire shares how she realized the importance of treating her body well and speaking to herself with kindness.
Listen in as she talks about how she went on to complete another Ironman Triathlon and how she plans to complete an ultra marathon in the future.
Her story serves as an inspiration to appreciate what our bodies can do and overcome challenges.
---
Chapters
01:09 Claire's Perspective Shift
03:21 The Accident and Epiphany
05:18 Getting Into Ironman Triathlon
07:05 Training for the Ironman
08:47 Initial Thoughts After the Accident
11:17 Changes in Behavior and Attitude
15:07 Training for the Second Ironman
18:39 Difficulties in the Repair and Rebuild Process
19:47 Starting Over After Having Children
22:55 Advice for Younger Self
25:27 Upcoming Events
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