#198 - My Yearly Reflection 2024 - Travel, Brazil, Recovering from ACL Injury and my change in Philosophy
Release Date: 12/29/2024
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#220 - How to Improve Spinal Stenosis Without Surgery
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#219 - Why Your Rehab Didn’t Work (Even After Trying Everything)
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#218 - 9 Reflection Questions + My Life for 2025
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Watch this next: In this episode, I reflect on the year that was - the places I lived and travelled, the people I met, and the lessons that shaped me. From Bulgaria, Portugal, Ireland, and Brazil to navigating health, business, independence, and change, I talk honestly about what brought real happiness, where doubt showed up, and how my understanding of pain, healing, and seasons of life has evolved. This is a grounded conversation about growth, perspective, and moving forward with more clarity, patience, and intention. Want to get started today: Music: Dean Kenny
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#217 - The Life You Choose Shapes the Body You Get
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#216 - **Live Back Pain Group Call** - Variability, Safety & Back Injury Recovery
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#215 - Why Hyrox Athletes Keep Getting Back Injuries (+ How To Stop It)
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#214 - How Things Could Be
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In this episode of the podcast we look at some of this mental battle people deal with when working on their injury. We also discuss tactics to improve this. I also go through a story of something that happened in Brazil and how our situation could actually be. If you need help overcoming a chronic injury and getting back to exercise Music: Dean Kenny
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#213 - The Real Reason Your Body Feels Worse After Stopping
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#212 - Why Your Injury Won’t Heal (And Why It's Getting Worse)
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Watch this next: If you’re still in pain months after an injury, this episode explains why. We break down how offloading leads to deconditioning, why your nervous system becomes more protective over time, and what it actually takes to heal. Learn why rest isn’t always the answer, how pain sensitivity works, and how to safely rebuild trust in your body through movement, structure, and support. Need help getting back to exercise after a back injury? Book a call in today to discuss it: Music: Dean Kenny
info_outlineIn this podcast episode, I reflect on the past year, sharing highlights from my time in Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Ireland. I discuss my journey back to sports after an ACL injury, including taking a non-surgical approach, the lessons learned, challenges faced, and the positives gained. Finally, I explore the year in greater detail using 9 reflection questions to uncover valuable insights.
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Chapters:
Experiences this Year - 01:52
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- London: A quick visit.
- Saudi Arabia: Exploring culture and traditions.
- Brazil: Rio, Carnival, and Floripa’s unique energy.
- Ireland
Lessons from ACL Recovery - 23:00
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- The mental and physical battles.
- Strategies that worked and mistakes I’d avoid in hindsight.
- How setting a clear goal helped me push through setbacks.
Reflection Questions: 48:45
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- Question #1: What made me happiest this year?
- Question #2: What made me unhappy this year?
- Question #3: What was the biggest lesson I learned this year?
- Question #4: What do I wish I had done more of this year?
- Question #5: What do I want to do less of next year?
- Question #6: What was my biggest success this year?
- Question #7: When was a moment I failed this year?
- Question #8: What is something I want to learn next year?
- Question #9: What is my favorite way to refuel?
Has My Philosophy Changed: 1:13:30
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