#130 - Katrina Webb | Learning to Accept Yourself

Katrina Webb is a former Australian Paralympic athlete with cerebral palsy and has won Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at three Paralympic Games. She was also the first torch bearer to enter the Stadium at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games and now works off the track as a professional speaker and high-performance consultant. We talk about the power of self-acceptance, how personal values can impact an athlete's performance, and the fastest way to break limiting barriers and achieve success. [01:45] Introduction [04:44] Katrina's Experience Growing Up In a Sporting Family [10:26] Katrina is Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy [14:10] Metacognition and Becoming More Self Aware [15:59] The Power of Self-Acceptance [21:50] Katrina's Transition From Able-Bodied Sports Into Paralympics [25:52] Why Track Events are Not as Simple as Everyone Thinks They Are [26:08] Breaking Mental Barriers to Achieve Success [28:53] Values Set at a Young Age Tend to Stick [30:36] The Impact of Personal Values on a Person's Life [32:14] Question: Who Do You Want to Be Right Now? [34:45] How Prioritizing Your Time Leads to Mental Clarity [38:17] Why Katrina Decided to Pursue Physiotherapy [40:53] Start Embracing Your Imperfections [45:09] Katrina's Go-To Practices For Mental Wellbeing [47:20] Book Recommendations [50:04] Parting Thoughts To find out more about Katrina at www.katrinawebb.com.au Links and Resources: Katrina's Twitter Handle True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership by Bill George The Reality Slap: Finding Peace and Fulfillment When Life Hurts by Russ Harris Email your Athlete of the Week entry here or DM at @lewishatchett This episode is sponsored by Sport Yogi. Available on iOS & Android Connect with Lewis at: TikTok: @lewis_hatchett Instagram: @lewishatchett For more on the podcast visit www.lewishatchett.com/podcast Contact the show at [email protected] Get your MindStrong Journal here