89: How & Why To Listen To Your Body with Coach Sam

Spend a few minutes today in a session with Coach Sam. She is here to share her personal and practical reasons why and how listening to your body leads to personal peace. Have you ever felt your world shrink when illness or injury forces you to hit pause? That crushing frustration when your body can't keep pace with your ambitions? Or are you bearing witness to a loved one in a battle for health and feeling powerless? 

In this deeply personal episode, Coach Sam opens up about her ongoing battle with a gut infection (SIBO and SIFO) and a recent back and hip injury that have sidelined her from her usual active lifestyle. As someone who thrives on structure, discipline, and achievement, this forced slowdown has been profoundly challenging—and proves to be unexpectedly enlightening.

Our bodies constantly communicate with us, but we've grown skilled at ignoring these messages. Coach Sam shares why recognizing early warning signs matters and how the stressors we face—physical, mental, emotional, financial—compound until our systems reach breaking point. The patience required for healing demands something many of us struggle with: self-compassion and surrender.

Perhaps most vulnerable is Sam's reflection on identity. When activities central to how we define ourselves become temporarily impossible, who are we? This question has forced her to examine what truly matters beyond her capabilities and achievements. She has discovered that while running, adventure sports, and fitness are parts of her story, they aren't her entire story.

The healing journey teaches us that everything is impermanent—both our suffering and our strength. Through accepting this reality, we develop resilience that transforms how we move through the world, with deeper gratitude and humility for the miraculous capabilities of our bodies.

Whether you're currently navigating your own health challenges or supporting someone who is, this episode offers perspective on finding meaning and growth when life forces us to slow down. Subscribe now and join the conversation about honoring your body's wisdom in a world that rarely pauses. -Coach Sam xoxo 

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