EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 38 MIN
#56 - Lindsey Vonn, Injury, and Identity: Why Your Mind Shapes What Your Body Can Do
from The Athlete Mom Project | Pregnancy Workouts, Postpartum Exercises, Meal Plans, Diastasis Recti, Back Pain, and Mindset Tips · host Chandler Sommerfeldt | Strength and Conditioning Coach, Postpartum and Precision Nutrition Certified and Active Life Professional Candidate
Watching the 2026 Olympics hit different—especially if you’re an athlete mom navigating injury, postpartum changes, or that “my body feels unfamiliar” season. In this episode I break down Lindsey Vonn’s 2026 comeback, the pre-Olympic ACL rupture, and the downhill crash that led to a complex tibia fracture and multiple surgeries. But this isn’t a recap for gossip—it’s a masterclass on identity, pain, nervous system safety, and returning to sport. You’ll learn: Why “pain is a choice” doesn’t mean “pain isn’t real” (and what it actually means) The Pain Rules (how to know what’s safe vs what’s too much) Capacity vs Load: why rehab and performance use the same principles How identity shapes pain perception, fear, avoidance, and what your body believes is possible What to do if you’re an athlete mom coming back from injury, pregnancy, or chronic pain If you’ve ever thought “I’m broken,” “this is just my body now,” or “I’ll never be the same,” this one will shift something. 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. If you want to READ what you just listened to so that you can have a lasting framework for navigating pain, injury, and motherhood --> FULL ARTICLE HERE <-- 🔗 Resources & Links 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 🫁 Start The Capacity Project A 6-week program designed to improve stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, and performance through breath and nervous system training. This is where you "build your base." 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project Course Training that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life. 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram 👉 [@withchanyoucan]
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Watching the 2026 Olympics hit different—especially if you’re an athlete mom navigating injury, postpartum changes, or that “my body feels unfamiliar” season. In this episode I break down Lindsey Vonn’s 2026 comeback, the pre-Olympic ACL rupture, and the downhill crash that led to a complex tibia fracture and multiple surgeries. But this isn’t a recap for gossip—it’s a masterclass on identity, pain, nervous system safety, and returning to sport. You’ll learn: Why “pain is a choice” doesn’t mean “pain isn’t real” (and what it actually means) The Pain Rules (how to know what’s safe vs what’s too much) Capacity vs Load: why rehab and performance use the same principles How identity shapes pain perception, fear, avoidance, and what your body believes is possible What to do if you’re an athlete mom coming back from injury, pregnancy, or chronic pain If you’ve ever thought “I’m broken,” “this is just my body now,” or “I’ll never be the same,” this one will shift something. 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcastIf this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. If you want to READ what you just listened to so that you can have a lasting framework for navigating pain, injury, and motherhood --> FULL ARTICLE HERE <-- 🔗 Resources & Links 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcastIf this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 🫁 Start The Capacity ProjectA 6-week program designed to improve stress tolerance, recovery, sleep, and performance through breath and nervous system training. This is where you "build your base."👉 [ Learn More Here ] 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project CourseTraining that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life.👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram👉 [@withchanyoucan]
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