Listen "E131: How to Gain the Upper Hand in Life with Chris Ruden, Amputee, Type 1 Diabetic, and Record-Holding Powerlifter"
Episode Synopsis
This episode covers:An interview with Chris Ruden. Chris Ruden is an amputee, Type 1 diabetic record-holding powerlifter, motivational keynote speaker, author, and disabled model who was featured on The Rock’s hit TV show “Titan Games”. From being humiliated and labeled broken because of his disability to struggling with mental health and living in a non-disabled-inclusive world, Chris learned to turn his obstacles into opportunities, now using his badass bionic arm, diabetes technology, and message of “creating your world without limits” to impact people around the world. In this episode, we discuss how Chris defines his desired quality of life, why the desire for happiness is a negative experience, why you should be okay going against the grain, how Chris manages his Type 1 Diabetes and so much more.Links I mentioned during this episode:Chris Ruden's Website: https://chrisruden.com/Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisruden/Chris' Book, The Upper Hand: https://amzn.to/3FJJ0svHow to take action after listening to this episode:Think about what Chris said about the stories we tell ourselves. What is one story you have been telling yourself that is not true? Question the thought. Envision a scenario without that thought. Challenge it, let it go, and no longer allow it to hold you back.
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