From Crippling Back Injury to Breakthrough: My Story

“Understanding who you are and what your inner voice tells you can redefine your truth and your actions.” - Sherry When it comes to healing and overcoming any challenge, your self-image plays a crucial role in shaping your beliefs and behaviors. And your success.  Your limits are ultimately defined by your own unconscious beliefs. In this episode of the podcast I talk about how important it is to adopt what I call the “Athlete Mindset.”  When you view yourself from the perspective of an Athlete, the “why” behind your goals completely changes. I know, I know.  You’re thinking: Sherry, I can never see myself as an Athlete.  An Athlete is someone who is really good at their sport, and plays professionally.   I hear this all the time.  And if this is what came up for you when I tell you to start seeing yourself as an Athlete, then you have to tune in today’s episode.  Once you shift this way of thinking, the magic happens. Topics Covered 0:00 - Transforming Self-Image Through Fitness and Athletic Mindset 7:19 - Questioning Medical Authority and Trusting Intuition in Healing 9:50 - Ignoring Body Signals Leads to Severe Back Injury 14:01 - Transforming Pain Into Purpose Through Fitness and Mindset 22:08 - Adapting CrossFit for Everyday Athletes with Safety in Mind 26:49 - Consistency and Curiosity in Building Sustainable Fitness Habits 31:21 - Breaking Free from Diet Culture and Embracing Intuitive Eating Key Takeaways: Embracing an athlete's mindset involves focusing on lifestyle quality, not just physical appearance. Consistency and small incremental changes are more effective in maintaining long-term fitness habits. Understanding personal body cues and intuitive eating and movement are crucial components for overcoming a disordered relationship with food and exercise and finding balance. Personal struggles can serve as a foundation for greater empathy and more meaningful connections with others. If you’ve been listening to this podcast, and you’re ready to take a timeout and focus on just you for a whole week, then I want to invite you to join me for the Transformation in Paradise Empyrean Retreat in Costa Rica May 24-31, 2025.  This is going to be the most transformative week of your life at the breathtaking Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica.  This will be a small group experience with exclusive access at the Blue Osa resort..  Imagine waking to the sound of the Costa Rican rainforest musical every morning.  Starting your day with a yoga practice overlooking the Pacific Ocean, joined in with howler monkeys. Daily walks on a private beach that goes on for miles. Macaws flying overhead. Spa treatment at a 5 Star resort, and the best farm to table food - right from the Blue Osa farm.   This retreat is designed to reset your nervous system, so you stop the patterns of self-sabotage and overwhelm. Reignite your motivation, release any addictive habits and open yourself to the health, relationships and financial abundance you deserve.  Intrigued? Curious? Let’s  book a call to find out if this retreat is the right for you.  Just head on over to sherryshaban.com/retreats and you can book a time with me there. Plus if you rate and review this podcast, giving me a 5 star rating on itunes, and then send the screenshot to [email protected], so I know who you are, you’ll receive the voucher to join as early bird discount and get $400 off!  Remember, the group is small so spots are limited!  Let’s see if Empyrean is right for you. Connect with Sherry Shaban: Get Your Free Food Freedom Workbook: https://www.makepeacewithfood.com Download the Free HIIT Decks App Now! http://www.hiitdecks.com ⁠Fall In Love With Fitness Podcast https://www.fallinlovewithfitness.com