This week on the Full Circle Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Lydia Thompson, a Women’s Rugby star, as we delve into her remarkable journey of personal setbacks, growth, and embracing uncertainty.
Lydia's path, from the exhilarating highs of international sports success to navigating the depths of self-doubt, strikes a chord with us all.
In our candid conversation, Lydia opens up about the challenges she faced, including shouldering the weight of 'complete blame' for England's World Cup final loss to New Zealand, and the invaluable lessons she learned from those experiences.
Join us as we explore how Lydia discovered the courage to pause, reflect, and embrace the reality that her life was destined for a different path than she once imagined.
Don't miss out - tune in and let Lydia's journey ignite your own resilience, empower you to trust your instincts, and set you on a path towards rediscovering your true self.
Time stamps
00:00 – An introduction to Lydia
00:40 – Lydia’s professional journey
03:16 – Lydia’s experience being a pro athlete in a male-dominated sport
15:15 – Dealing with imposter syndrome and feeling worthy
17:07 – Lydia’s experience at the 2022 Rugby World Cup
26:27 – How Lydia moved past the regret of losing the Rugby World Cup
28:50 – What Lydia’s next steps look like
31:51 – Lydia’s advice for self-worth
34:31 – The freedom and clarity that comes from not knowing your next step
37:24 – Gillian’s closing thoughts
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What is Full Circle: Finding Your Way Home?
Hosted by Transformational Wellness Expert, ICF Master Coach, Public Speaker & Author, Gillian McMichael, this podcast will inspire you to unlock your true purpose and ignite your infinite potential.
Discover real, honest stories from those who have overcome challenges and found peace in their lives. There is an inner strength in every one of us, and this is explored through a series of topics, from trust and forgiveness to confidence and self-love. These stories will help to lighten the load you may be carrying so that you can connect with your mind, body and spirit.
It’s time to grow, flourish and thrive as you find your way home, back to your true self.