Losing my identity… and finding my way back

Today is a very different episode of Masters on the Move.My scheduled guest had to postpone, so instead I decided to share something I’ve been keeping mostly behind the scenes.After a serious crash, what appears to have been a trigger for autoimmune disease, and a hip injury, I’ve gone from running regularly to struggling to even walk. Along the way I’ve gained 10kg and, more importantly, found myself questioning my identity as a runner.In this episode, I open up about the emotional impact of injury, losing the routines that gave my life purpose, and what I’ve learned from previously losing 40kg. Most importantly, I share my plan to rebuild—one small step at a time.I also talk about why I’ve chosen to document this journey on YouTube, not just to keep myself accountable, but in the hope that anyone facing injury, illness, weight gain or life’s setbacks knows they’re not alone.Masters on the Move has always been about ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. Today, instead of interviewing someone else’s story, I’m sharing my own.If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear your story. Please leave a comment or get in touch. Your experiences may inspire someone else who needs to hear they’re not alone.If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, leave a rating, and share this episode with someone who could use a little encouragement today.Because no matter what life throws at us, we keep moving forward.Get in contact and follow us - Send in your questions, show suggestions and comments (good or bad) to:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/17EN4yrAqp/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram https://www.instagram.com/motmpod?igsh=MW8yamF4cHBkZWpxZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qremail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.