After an uncharacteristic break from training, I reflect on how illness stripped me of motivation, clarity, and presence. This episode dives deep into the often overlooked mental cost of poor health, and how getting back in motion — even with uncertainty — is the only way forward. It’s not about smashing records; it’s about not letting your mind stagnate.

(00:00) – Health, Goddammit
(01:26) – Gut Issues & Food Poisoning
(02:25) – Back to the Gym (Finally)
(02:47) – The Plan (and Probable Failure)
(03:09) – 85% Recovery & Fleeting Gratitude
(03:36) – Forgetting How Bad It Was
(04:02) – Stay Moving, Mere Mortals

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