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EPISODE · Dec 25, 2023 · 27 MIN

115. Perspective Shift: Claire's Story

from Help Me Understand · host JK McLeod

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. --- 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

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. --- 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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