M.E.S.H. Episode 1: "17 Runs with Olivia Chadwick" – Show Notes
Episode Summary:
In the first episode of M.E.S.H., host Pamela Brewer sits down with Olivia Chadwick, co-author of "17 Runs: The Unbeaten Path to Unlock Life’s True Potential," to explore the intricate connections between physical activity, mental well-being, overcoming challenges, and embracing personal idiosyncrasies. Olivia shares her experience as a kinesiologist, her coaching approach for holistic health, and the powerful story behind co-writing the book with Garnett Morris, an entrepreneur and her longtime client and friend. Together, they dive deep into topics like getting comfortable with discomfort, reframing self-talk, and how embracing one’s differences can be a source of strength.
Key Takeaways:
- Building resilience by getting comfortable with discomfort
- Recognizing, accepting, and working with personal idiosyncrasies
- The power of honest self-reflection and self-talk
- Growth and development often involve discomfort; learning to sit with that discomfort is pivotal.
- Success is not about overcoming or erasing idiosyncrasies or diagnoses, but leveraging them.
- Systemic and social factors can impact the pursuit of wellness—it’s not just about discipline or willpower.
- Honest self-reflection and asking courageous questions lead to meaningful change.
The Six Best Quotes:
- “The best possible way to get yourself into relationship trouble is to assume someone else can read your mind and that you can read theirs.”
- “[17 Runs is] a metaphor for embracing challenges in life, of setting goals and going after those goals.”
- “There are lots of systemic factors and social factors that haven't allowed you to pursue exercise.”
- “Our ability to deal with discomfort is our ability to regulate emotion.”
- “You can have a diagnosis and it doesn't mean that you can't do anything. It doesn't mean that you're flawed.”
- “Being very honest with yourself about what you really think is going on, I think is the most important part.”
Connect with the Guest:
- Website: movement-medicine.com
- Instagram: @lifelessons_on_the_run (from "lifelessons on the run" mention; confirm spelling on Instagram)
- Book: 17 Runs: The Unbeaten Path to Unlock Life’s True Potential (available wherever fine books are sold and as an audiobook on Audible)
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