From Wheelchair to Bicycle: Virginia's Incredible Transformation with MS

Ep. 143 Meet Virginia Oman, a licensed mental health therapist and life coach, who defied the odds and conquered multiple sclerosis. Her story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of belief.  Virginia refused to give in to despair and instead developed her own plan of action, defying the advice of doctors, and successfully regained her ability to walk and even ride a bike. Virginia now uses her experience as a licensed mental health therapist and life coach to empower others to overcome their own obstacles and find joy and fulfilment in their lives. Key Takeaways: Persistence and Consistency: Virginia emphasizes the power of daily action and unwavering commitment in achieving seemingly impossible goals, like her journey from a wheelchair to biking. The Power of Belief: She highlights how sincere belief and visualization of success can propel us toward our objectives, as was her experience in defying her MS prognosis. Actionable Change Through Movement: A key strategy Virginia shares is the importance of movement and connecting with nature to improve one's emotional state and spark positive action. Leverage Past Success: Referencing past achievements can be a beacon for navigating current challenges, emphasizing the value of self-recognition in one's capabilities. Gratitude Focus: Maintaining a focus on gratitude, especially amidst adversity, can significantly elevate one's emotional state and approach to life's challenges. Notable Quotes: "Anything that we can vividly imagine, sincerely believe, strongly desire, and take daily action on will come to pass. It's the law of the universe." "The fastest way to get yourself in a good emotional state is to get up and move. Even if you just go out for a ten-minute walk, look at the sky, connect with nature." "If I can do this, there's nothing magical about me. If I can do this, you can do whatever it is that you really desire to do. If you have a plan, plan of action, map it out and stick to the plan. You can do it. You can get there." Resources: Virginia Oman's personal website: https://virginiaoman.com/ Best Holistic Life Magazine: where Virginia is contributing articles "Transform Your Life" Masterclass: a program developed by Virginia to help others achieve their goals  YouTube channel: Transform Your Life with Virginia Oman Connect with Virginia on Social Media  Connect with Maryann Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/maryannriveradannert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MRDEmpowermentSolutions Linkedin: https://www.bit.ly/maryannriveradannert Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction  0:02:07 Virginia's diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and her journey of despair 0:03:54 Intuition and decision to overcome challenges 0:05:09 Virginia's determination to ride a two-wheel bicycle again 0:07:02 Overcoming doubts  0:09:28 The importance of consistency and not giving up 0:11:43 Reflecting on past successes to find strength in current challenges 0:12:48 Reactions of doctors, family, and friends to Virginia's success 0:13:38 Journey and purpose as a mental health counselor and life coach. 0:14:18 Losing hope is the hardest thing, and Virginia aims to help others avoid that despair. 0:14:50 Virginia offers life coaching, individual coaching, and a master class program. 0:15:59 Virginia lives fearlessly by taking risks and trusting in the process. 0:16:55 Get in a good emotional state through movement and gratitude. 0:18:11 Connect with Virginia 0:20:00 Future Plans 0:21:18 Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices