Misty’s Unstoppable Journey with RA & Lupus from D1 Field...

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OverviewIn this powerful episode of the Invigorate Your Journey Podcast, we speak with Misty, a former field hockey player at Davidson College and now the Head Coach at Loyola Academy. Misty opens up about her journey navigating life with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), from misdiagnosis in college to facing the harsh reality of losing the ability to walk.Misty shares how she’s redefined success, the mindset shifts that helped her persevere, and the everyday habits that make a big difference in her health and coaching career. With her authentic, resilient approach to life, Misty shows that setbacks don’t define you—they refine you.What You’ll GetRedefining Success: How Misty redefined achievement after her autoimmune disease diagnosis.Overcoming Adversity: The mindset and actions that helped her push through overwhelming times.Daily Game-Changers: Simple habits that fuel Misty’s health and coaching.Victory Against All Odds: The accomplishments Misty once thought impossible but now celebrates.Lessons Learned: What Misty would tell her past self and how she’s navigating the challenges of autoimmune disease with resilience and grace.Key Moments00:00 Introduction to Misty's Journey02:59 Recognizing Symptoms and Misdiagnosis05:52 The Impact of Autoimmune Disease on Athletic Performance08:59 Navigating Life as a Coach with Autoimmune Challenges12:00 Redefining Success Beyond Athleticism17:56 Teaching Resilience and Authenticity to Young Athletes27:29 Talking to Kids About Life Experiences32:48 Finding Gratitude in Difficult TimesTakeawaysAutoimmune diseases can radically change athletic careers, but resilience and self-care make a difference.Misty’s journey highlights the importance of mental health awareness and body positivity in sports.Adaptability and grace are essential when life doesn’t go as planned.Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with hard-earned wisdom, as Misty proves that even the most challenging health battles can’t stop the pursuit of purpose and joy.🎧 Listen Now and get empowered! 💪 Support Autoimmune Disease Warriors & Wear Your Strength: Invisible Strength Gear – 10% off with Discount Code: Strength#AutoimmuneJourney #InvisibleStrength #D1Athlete #CoachingWithRA #Resilience #SelfCare

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OverviewIn this powerful episode of the Invigorate Your Journey Podcast, we speak with Misty, a former field hockey player at Davidson College and now the Head Coach at Loyola Academy. Misty opens up about her journey navigating life with lupus and...

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