Strength Resurgence Podcast
A podcast helping others learn the science and art of coming back stronger from injuries, and how to prevent them, too!
With the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that up to one-third of all humans are living with some form of chronic, musculoskeletal pain, learning a few techniques to combat these aches and pains can go a long way!
Join me, Jim (a physical therapist and strength & conditioning specialist) as I discuss various topics pertaining to living a stronger, healthier life filled with less pain and greater quality of life. From scientific principles and anecdotal experiences, to sharing stories of others persevering through and overcoming orthopedic pain, this podcast aims to inform and inspire you with taking action towards waging the war on pain and dysfunctions that can arise within the body.
The Strength Resurgence podcast is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a chance at crafting their comeback story and that pain shouldn't get the last word. Whether you're curious to learn a bit more about the body, living a healthier lifestyle, or looking to reclaim your physical health, it is my hope that this podcast allows you to gain the confidence and inspiration needed to take action and join others who believe that their comeback matters...and that it's theirs for the taking!
In strength,
Jim
Strength Resurgence Podcast
#13: Overcoming Pain & Injury: What Will it Take? (THESE Five Words)
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They say that there are only three guarantees in this world: Life, death, and taxes. For whatever reason "pain and injury" didn't make that list of guarantees. Maybe "taxes" was depressing enough.
Life is, in essence, accumulated damage. That is not to dismiss the beauty of what this life has to offer, but rather to acknowledge that pain and injury are unfortunate realities of the human experience. But that doesn't mean we should simply resign ourselves to a life of misery and pain; there's always hope.
Whether you're laying in a hospital bed, or you're nursing a sore elbow that doesn't seem to get better, our path towards overcoming injuries and painful conditions looks different for each of us. But there is a common action that is required from each of us, which can be summarized in five simple words.
In this episode, I go over a remarkable story of a young lady who embodied these five words, and tie it into man choosing to go to the moon to help illustrate what human beings are capable of overcoming and ultimately achieving when their will refuses to yield to circumstances.
My hope is that by the end of this episode, you will feel more empowered to take that first step towards embarking on your journey towards improving your circumstances with whatever you may be up against, be it physically, mentally, or even spiritually!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
0:00 - Intro
8:52 - The problem to solve & big takeaway
14:37 - Starting with my story
18:02 - The remarkable story of Lillian Alling
25:02 - We choose to go to the moon
29:15 - What will it take? (The five words)
30:21 - But what does this look like?
38:24 - A survival story
43:10 - Where are you at?
45:46 - Leaving you with a quote