In this special Mindfulness in Action episode, I’m sharing a very personal reflection from the trails of Squamish, BC where muddy puddles, forest quiet, and time on the bike create space for clarity.

For the first time in over 22 years, I’ve made the decision to step away from competitive bike racing. Not because I can’t race, but because my life, priorities, and sense of fulfillment have shifted.

In this off-the-cuff, honest conversation, I reflect on what it means to let go of an identity you’ve held for decades, how task-focused mindfulness has shaped my thinking, and why courage sometimes looks like choosing less instead of more.

This episode isn’t just about sport. It’s about transitions, motivation, family, mattering, and learning to listen to yourself when something inside is asking for change.

If you’re navigating a transition, feeling stretched thin, or questioning what really matters in this next season of your life, I hope this episode helps you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what’s true for you.

Top 5 Takeaways

1. Mindfulness isn’t passive, it’s active presence. Being fully engaged in the task at hand (not self-evaluation) can unlock clarity and joy.
2. Identity transitions are uncomfortable, but necessary. Letting go of who you’ve been creates space for who you’re becoming.
3. Motivation changes with life seasons. What once fueled you may no longer fit, and that’s not failure.
4. Doing less can be a powerful choice. Fulfillment doesn’t always come from pushing harder or doing more.
5. Reflection reveals values. Emotions like envy, fatigue, or resistance often point toward what truly matters.

Other Mindfulness in Action Episodes:

- Slowing Down the Rush
- How to Regulate Your Emotions for Resilience and Performance
- How to Combat Self-Criticism

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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.