EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 52 MIN
#69. Redefining the athlete: self-belief, comparison & the power of moving forward with Cara Cunniff
from Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton · host Wendy Welpton
For years, Cara Cunniff ran ultra-marathons, Ironman races, and even six days across the Sahara desert, and still couldn't see herself as an athlete.In this honest conversation, we explore:• why so many of us feel “not good enough” even when we’re doing extraordinary things• the pressure of comparison, to others and our past selves• how identity shifts when injury, ageing or life changes• why movement means far more than performance• what self-belief actually looks like in real lifeThis episode is for anyone who moves, trains, walks, or simply tries, but still struggles to see themselves as capable.It’s a reminder that you don’t need a medal to be a ‘mover’, you just need to appreciate yourself for keeping moving forward.Listen now, and share with someone who needs encouragement today.To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes, visit:The Make Movement Matter PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please press Follow and Rate and Review. To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast, please contribute by Buying Me a Coffee...or Tea! Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteStart to ‘Move more naturally to live better’ with Wendy’s self-paced 5-Day Introductory Online Course by clicking here.
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For years, Cara Cunniff ran ultra-marathons, Ironman races, and even six days across the Sahara desert, and still couldn't see herself as an athlete.In this honest conversation, we explore:• why so many of us feel “not good enough” even when we’re doing extraordinary things• the pressure of comparison, to others and our past selves• how identity shifts when injury, ageing or life changes• why movement means far more than performance• what self-belief actually looks like in real lifeThis episode is for anyone who moves, trains, walks, or simply tries, but still struggles to see themselves as capable.It’s a reminder that you don’t need a medal to be a ‘mover’, you just need to appreciate yourself for keeping moving forward.Listen now, and share with someone who needs encouragement today.To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes, visit:The Make Movement Matter PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, please press Follow and Rate and Review. To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast, please contribute by Buying Me a Coffee...or Tea! Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:Instagram | YouTube | WebsiteStart to ‘Move more naturally to live better’ with Wendy’s self-paced 5-Day Introductory Online Course by clicking here.
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