EPISODE · Feb 8, 2026 · 1H 14M
The Science of RESILIENCE: From Amputee to Ironman with Gert Rune Jespersen
from Rewire To Rise– Beyond The Mindset · host Mirela Bocanet
Resilience isn't a feeling; it’s a cognitive construction.In this episode of Rewire to Rise, Mirela Bocanet sits down with Olympian and Ironman Gert Rune Jespersen to deconstruct one of the most difficult human experiences: Identity Reconstruction.At 16, Gert lost his leg to bone cancer. He didn't just lose a limb; he lost his sense of "before." Through the lens of neuroscience and metacognition, we explore how Gert moved from a hospital bed to representing Denmark at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and eventually becoming the first one-legged Dane to complete an Ironman.This is a masterclass in shifting from a victim of circumstance to an architect of possibility.———𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧: Mirela Bocanet is a Business & Executive Coach🔗 Resources: https://linktr.ee/mirela_bocanet🎙️If the channel gave you clarity, please leave a 5-star▶️ Listen on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYIUQ9ItsNDkVD7HaI2DM8CicIUzrH_C9&si=CrVYdLejHwKJLGw3
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Resilience isn't a feeling; it’s a cognitive construction.In this episode of Rewire to Rise, Mirela Bocanet sits down with Olympian and Ironman Gert Rune Jespersen to deconstruct one of the most difficult human experiences: Identity Reconstruction.At 16, Gert lost his leg to bone cancer. He didn't just lose a limb; he lost his sense of "before." Through the lens of neuroscience and metacognition, we explore how Gert moved from a hospital bed to representing Denmark at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and eventually becoming the first one-legged Dane to complete an Ironman.This is a masterclass in shifting from a victim of circumstance to an architect of possibility.———𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧: Mirela Bocanet is a Business & Executive Coach🔗 Resources: https://linktr.ee/mirela_bocanet🎙️If the channel gave you clarity, please leave a 5-star▶️ Listen on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYIUQ9ItsNDkVD7HaI2DM8CicIUzrH_C9&si=CrVYdLejHwKJLGw3
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