Ep. 144 Former Ironman competitor Risa August opens up about how a brain tumor dramatically impacted her athletic ability but opened up a new world of adventures as an author and Gestalt practitioner. Get ready to be moved and inspired. 

Following the life-altering diagnosis, Risa exhibited extraordinary resilience by transforming her lifestyle and embarking on new adventures, including a remarkable bike ride from Canada to Mexico along the Pacific Trail. A newly published author, Risa is on a mission to live life to the fullest and empowers others with her story of overcoming adversity.

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Chapters:

0:00:00 Introduction to Risa's inspiring story of overcoming adversity

0:02:10 What is a Gestalt practitioner

0:03:21 Risa shares the inspiration behind her book and its title

0:04:51 Decision to embark on a bike ride across the country

0:06:19 Challenges of the bike ride

0:07:17 Current state of health and remaining limitations challenges 

0:09:10 Risa talks about the grieving process and rediscovering herself

0:10:15 Process of writing her book and its healing effect

0:10:52 Risa shares the signs that led her to seek medical attention

0:11:47 Importance of advocating for oneself in the medical system

0:13:09 Physical limitations due to the disease.

0:13:48 Living fearlessly by trying new things without judgment.

0:15:07 Resistance from friends and family

0:16:41 Where to buy the book.

0:17:05 Planning to ride her bike across northern Spain.

0:18:25 Don't let anything limit you, shift your perspective.

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