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134. The endurance to rise beyond hidden scars and fall forward with Amanda Thompson

from Courageous Me · host Kim Payne

In this deeply moving episode, Amanda Thompson, financial adviser, single mum, Ironman athlete, and survivor, reveals how pivotal moments broke her down, challenged her endurance, and ultimately rebuilt her.From big bank boardrooms to gruelling Ironman finish lines, from the quiet guilt of single motherhood to the hidden scars of domestic violence, Amanda shares the truth behind resilience that is real, raw, and earned.Her story moves between triumph and trauma, discipline and depletion, purpose and pain—and shows how endurance isn’t limited to sport, but a way of living, healing, and choosing yourself again and again.You’ll hear how a spontaneous high school elective rerouted her life, why she quit a “safe” job, the surprising way sport helped her rebuild her identity, and the moment she decided to reclaim her story after the kind of rock bottom most never speak aloud.This episode is equal parts courage, heartbreak, and hope. It’s impossible to leave unchanged.Amanda really is the Slay Queen of Endurance. Tune in to hear why.  Key takeaways:o   What endurance looks like when life brings you to your knees.o   How Ironman training built the resilience needed for life’s curve balls.o   The link between high-performance sport and running a values-led business.o   What can be more satisfying than winning when everything’s on the line?o   How hidden scars shape our behaviour long after the bruises fade.o   What it takes to rebuild yourself after trauma steals what once felt unbreakable.o   Why legacy isn’t something you leave for later, it’s something you live now.o   How courage shifts from “push through” to “falling forward.”o   The defining moment she reclaimed her story  - and everything that followed. Get in touch with Amanda:Email: [email protected]: Endurance Financial    Instagram: @amandathompsonofficial    LinkedIn: Amanda ThompsonFacebook: Endurance Financial    Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne  Facebook: KimPayneBiz   COURAGEOUS SHIFTWant to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out? Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.  Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career?Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line. 

In this deeply moving episode, Amanda Thompson, financial adviser, single mum, Ironman athlete, and survivor, reveals how pivotal moments broke her down, challenged her endurance, and ultimately rebuilt her.From big bank boardrooms to gruelling Ironman finish lines, from the quiet guilt of single motherhood to the hidden scars of domestic violence, Amanda shares the truth behind resilience that is real, raw, and earned.Her story moves between triumph and trauma, discipline and depletion, purpose and pain—and shows how endurance isn’t limited to sport, but a way of living, healing, and choosing yourself again and again.You’ll hear how a spontaneous high school elective rerouted her life, why she quit a “safe” job, the surprising way sport helped her rebuild her identity, and the moment she decided to reclaim her story after the kind of rock bottom most never speak aloud.This episode is equal parts courage, heartbreak, and hope. It’s impossible to leave unchanged.Amanda really is the Slay Queen of Endurance. Tune in to hear why.  Key takeaways:o   What endurance looks like when life brings you to your knees.o   How Ironman training built the resilience needed for life’s curve balls.o   The link between high-performance sport and running a values-led business.o   What can be more satisfying than winning when everything’s on the line?o   How hidden scars shape our behaviour long after the bruises fade.o   What it takes to rebuild yourself after trauma steals what once felt unbreakable.o   Why legacy isn’t something you leave for later, it’s something you live now.o   How courage shifts from “push through” to “falling forward.”o   The defining moment she reclaimed her story  - and everything that followed. Get in touch with Amanda:Email: [email protected]: Endurance Financial    Instagram: @amandathompsonofficial    LinkedIn: Amanda ThompsonFacebook: Endurance Financial    Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne  Facebook: KimPayneBiz   COURAGEOUS SHIFTWant to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out? Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.  Want to get clear on your next steps in your business or career?Book a FREE 45 min Call to Action to help you get to the starting line.

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