Chasing What Scares Me: Healing, HYROX, and Fire Horse Energy

In this episode, Britt shares an authentic glimpse into her recent experiences with physical pain, energy shifts, and embracing the energy of the Chinese New Year—the Year of the Fire Horse. She discusses how these powerful energies catalyze change, encourage releasing old patterns, and inspire bold decisions to own your power.Understanding the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse and its themes of momentum, independence, and big pivotsBrittany’s recent health scare and the importance of tuning into your body’s signalsThe power of slowing down to speed up—recovery as a necessary step for progressUnlearning old patterns and embracing identity shifts for alignmentHow to overcome fear and chase goals that scare you, like competing in high rocksIntegrating community and collective energy into personal and athletic goalsTools and mental models for problem-solving and adapting your approachThe year’s focus on owning your power and trusting your intuitionPWR Performance Wellness Recovery – Official websiteConnect with Brittany Burnham:InstagramLinkedInKey Topics:Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Brittany’s spontaneous recording and current energy 00:31 - The significance of the Year of the Fire Horse 1:00 - Themes of momentum, independence, and big pivots 2:26 - How current energy reflects big life and business shifts 3:21 - Unlearning old patterns and embracing identity transformations 4:45 - Brittany’s health scare: symptoms, ER visit, and nervous system reset 6:10 - Recognizing when your body hits pause and the importance of slowing down 7:35 - Lessons from past injuries and patterns of overtraining 8:14 - The importance of recovery and internal healing 9:37 - Releasing old fears and setting new goals aligned with the Fire Horse energy 10:06 - Challenging oneself by chasing fears (e.g., high rocks competition) 11:02 - Preparing for the upcoming event: strength training, mindset, community support 12:28 - The power of collective effort and community in achieving goals 14:21 - Owning your power and confidence, mental and emotional alignment 15:08 - Setting boundaries and prioritizing what lights you up 16:04 - Belief in oneself as a key to progress 17:37 - The importance of tools, mindset, and adaptability in growth 19:05 - Leading by example: authenticity, vulnerability, and self-leadership 20:03 - Validation, self-trust, and trusting your body’s signals 21:10 - Embracing change, growth, and the fire within you 22:09 - Final encouragement: your time to own your power and chase your dreamsResources & Links:Remember: The Fire Horse year is about trusting your intuition, taking bold action, and aligning with what lights you up. Your power is within—own it, chase your fears, and thrive.