Episode 5 -"Shingles, Stress & When Your Body Says “Enough”

Episode 5 of Beyond the Rep takes an unexpected turn.This week, I was originally going to discuss the second stage of my spinal surgery journey—but life had other plans.After developing shingles, I wanted to talk about what it actually feels like, the pain it causes, how it affects the body, and why stress and recovery matter more than most people realise.In this episode I cover:• What shingles actually is• How it spreads• The impact it can have physically and mentally• Why your body sometimes forces you to slow down• And how setbacks can completely change your plans overnightThe spinal surgery episode is still coming next week.🎙️ Available now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.