In this episode, I share the story of how I tore my calf playing hurling — and more importantly, how I approached the healing process both physically and mentally.

That first night, I allowed myself to sit with the frustration and disappointment, really feeling the emotions instead of pushing them away.

But the very next morning, I made a decision: I wasn’t going to feel sorry for myself. I was going to focus on healing.

From there, everything became about small, intentional steps. I set tiny goals to build momentum, and each one gave me progress to celebrate.

I restructured my training program to focus on rehab work, and I made sure to keep training my non-injured leg so I could maintain as much strength as possible.

One of the most powerful shifts I made was in how I spoke to myself. Not once did I speak negatively about my leg or my situation.

Instead, I treated the injury as part of my journey, not the end of it.

This episode is a reminder that setbacks don’t have to define us. With the right mindset, structure, and patience, recovery can become an opportunity for growth.

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