Kevin Crowe, You are not your pain. How to thrive after a life altering diagnosis.

What do you get when an ultra-endurance athlete who regularly pushes themselves to the limit experiences a mysterious illness? You get Kevin Crowe, high performer. While preparing for the longest river race in the world, he began experiencing pain in his face. It turns out it wasn’t dental related as Kevin first thought, but a rare disease - Trigeminal Neuralgia. This incurable disease is also known as "the suicide disease" because the pain is so intense many cannot tolerate it. Find out how Kevin went from preparing for a river race to preparing for a different kind of extreme physical undertaking - battling this mysterious illness.

Show Notes

Kevin is no stranger to pain and suffering. Having competed in ultra-marathons and high-performance competitions, he has faced his fair share of injuries. However, battling Trigeminal Neuralgia isn’t easy – it takes time, patience, and perseverance. In this episode, Kevin shares his story of living with the disease – from the fear of experiencing a seizure far from home to navigating getting back to his favourite activities. He also talks about the mindset he needed to adopt to get out of bed and onto the race circuit once more. Whether you’re fighting your battles or just need some inspiration, this episode will motivate you to keep going!

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