Navigating injury and surgery as a professional athlete typically involved a whirlwind of mental, physical, and relational pitfalls. We have Paige Nielsen, a professional Angel City FC soccer athlete, to discuss the mental and physical aspects of professional athleticism and the story behind her comeback from her injury. After explaining her injury and Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, she describes her surgical experience and how she navigated the mental aspects of intense pain with simple activities, such as breathing. The talks through her post-surgical journey and speaks through the tools she used to navigate her frustrations. By focusing on what to do day to day, she found grace for herself through therapy. Finally, she speaks on her stand with the LGBTQI community and the values of the Angel City FC.

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What You Will Learn In This Interview with Paige Nielsen⁠

5:32 - The physical and mental of a professional athlete

11:31 - The downfall of her injury

14:21 - What is Paget-Schroetter Syndrome & her recovery post-surgery

19:06 - Mental process through intense pain from surgery

24:41 - How long was her recovery and does she experience symptoms today?

30:15 - Focusing on what you can do day to day & the importance of feeling heard.

32:49 - What Paige stands for & wants to bring awareness for.

37:02 - Missions and Values of Angel City

39:31 - Resources for support systems!

To learn more about ⁠Paige Nielsen and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode295/⁠

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