{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Soul to Soul with Gillian McMichael","title":"Overcoming Obstacles to Reach Your Full Potential with Tom Cowdale","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2713,"description":"This week on the Full Circle Podcast I am joined by Tom Cowdale whose life experiences – from living with a hearing impairment to conquering Ironman Triathlons – have shaped his profound understanding of overcoming barriers and embracing challenges. \n \nTom joins me to share his personal journey of transformation, from feeling sidelined to becoming a champion of mind-body resilience. \n \nDiscover how one small gesture of support ignited a lifelong pursuit of health and wellbeing, leading Tom from the rugby sidelines to the global stage of athletic achievement.\n \nTom's story reminds us that offering a helping hand can truly change lives, and his dedication to empowering others is evident in his coaching practice. \n \nThrough a holistic approach that nurtures the mind-body connection, Tom guides individuals on their path to realising their true potential and achieving their dreams.\n \nDon't miss this uplifting conversation that will inspire you to embrace challenges, support others, and pursue a life of wellbeing.\n \nQuotes\n \n“Your movement is a reflection of what's going on inside you. How you have shown up for that day, your behaviour, your emotional state, your belief system.” - 18:18\n \n“I have always had a bit of self-doubt around myself. About where I am and what I can do. And I kind of thought, well, what if I can do an Ironman? That's going to make me feel a certain way. I'll feel good enough after it. I’ll feel like I've really accomplished something.” -27:02\n \n“I try and see the actual Ironman itself as a celebration of the year of the training.” - 28:53\n \n“If you're doing things that appear like self-compassion, you know, ‘I’m not going to train today. I'm going to be kind to myself’, and you do it every day - in the end, you're not actually being that compassionate to yourself.” - 39:18\n \nTime stamps\n \n00:00 – An introduction to Tom\n00:51 – Tom’s professional journey \n05:00 – Growing up with a hearing impairment \n06:42 – Tom’s turning point with his rugby...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Rbn9PApcdz8ZbxS0W-yU_5w2XMtevyJGOTtgPkAjuo4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNDYz/NjI4N2Q0ZDRmNzE1/YTFlNDM5NGZiYmNk/NzIzYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}