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93. Running Toward Your Potential with Olivia Chadwick

An episode of the Wild & Well Collective podcast, hosted by Christa Elza & Sheree Hannah, titled "93. Running Toward Your Potential with Olivia Chadwick" was published on June 24, 2025 and runs 45 minutes.

June 24, 2025 ·45m · Wild & Well Collective

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Some of the most transformative breakthroughs don’t happen in therapy rooms—they happen through honest conversations and unlikely friendships.

In this inspiring conversation, Olivia Chadwick, mental performance coach, speaker, and co-author of 17 Runs, reflects on the transformational journey she shared with entrepreneur Garnet Morris. The client-trainer relationship evolved into a deep friendship and mentorship that reshaped their lives.

From unlocking core values to embracing discomfort and redefining family, Olivia offers a powerful roadmap for personal growth, drawn straight from real-life conversations and early-morning runs.

[00:00 - 07:00] Meeting Garnet: The Start of 17 Runs

  • A 5:00 AM client becomes an unexpected life catalyst
  • Garnet’s journey: bankruptcy, illness, transformation
  • The runs that became therapy sessions
  • From client to mentor to chosen family

[07:01 - 13:00] Shared Pain, Shared Wisdom

  • Deep trauma bonds create a powerful connection
  • Running as a metaphor and mirror for life
  • “Garnetisms” and repeated lessons that broke through
  • Why did they know their story could help others

[13:01 - 20:00] Values as a Personal Compass

  • Feeling "off" often means you're out of alignment
  • Honesty with yourself is the hardest—and most vital
  • How to spot your real values by how you feel
  • Values are your internal operating system

[20:01 - 27:00] Practicing True Generosity

  • Garnet’s success through radical service
  • Personal stories of generosity in Olivia’s life
  • From empathy to action: what real support looks like
  • Why generosity must include giving to yourself

[27:01 - 34:00] Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

  • Discomfort isn’t the enemy—it’s the entry point
  • Garnet’s sick-to-your-stomach growth indicator
    Olivia learns to manage discomfort and keep going
  • Growth = nervous system resilience under pressure

[34:01 - 45:22] Chosen Family & The Power of Support

  • The evolution of friendship into chosen family
  • “We draw our circle of family too small”
    Reimagining who gets to be in your life—and why
  • Building your support system with intention

Key Quotes:

“We often feel bad about ourselves because we’re not living in alignment with our values.”
– Olivia Chadwick

 

“Discomfort is where the growth happens. And when you’re chasing something meaningful, it’s unavoidable.”
– Olivia Chadwick

 

Connect with Olivia!

Website: 17 Runs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifelessonsontherun/

 

Connect with Sheree! 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shereehannahwellness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-hannah/

 

Connect with Christa!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christaelza

Website: https://elive-health.com/

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