Who Am I? Who Are We As Athletes When We Can't Compete

In this episode, the last of Season 6  I'm sharing my personal journey. It has been a challenging season since the pandemic.  I faced various obstacles, including COVID-19, two knee surgeries, financial struggles, and my most recent surgery.   Many athletes find their identity in their sport, but it has been difficult to compete due to a plethora of reasons which I discuss.. It led me to reflect on who I am and the roles I play in life.I underwent another surgery recently. I share my fears surrounding the surgery and my desire to live without regrets. In this episode, I discuss the challenges athletes face and the importance of perseverance and self-discovery. Join me as I navigate the difficulties of being an athlete who has faced many obstacles to return to my sports.  How I am finding resilience, and discovering my path.    Episode Highlights: Athletes face many challenges in life Struggles with COVID-19, injury, finances, etc An Athlete’s identity Importance of perseverance and self-discovery The Many Facets of Individuals  The Unique Challenges of the Female Athlete    Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email runningischeaperthantherapyolb@gmail.com. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Apple Spotify Google  Get a copy of the book; Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness. It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form   Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram @ouilifeouilove Facebook @ouilifeouilove33 Twitter @ouilifeouilove Youtube @ouilifeouilove Sign up for my newsletter https://bit.ly/OuilifeOuiloveNewsletter