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fitness, CrossFit, personal growth, coaching, health, injury recovery, career change, empowerment, chronic ailments, healthcare challenges, proactive healthcare, health data, self-advocacy, commitment, recovery, movement, nutrition, protein

summary

In this episode of the Stronger Together podcast, host Kenny Markwardt interviews Trina Kennedy, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming significant challenges related to a traumatic brain injury and her subsequent transformation through fitness. Trina discusses her initial struggles with movement and confidence, her experiences at the gym, and how coaching played a pivotal role in her recovery. The conversation also delves into Trina's career transition from nursing to coaching, highlighting the empowerment and growth she experienced along the way. In this conversation, Kenny Markwardt discusses the challenges of managing chronic ailments within the healthcare system, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach to health. He highlights the importance of understanding health through data, self-advocacy, and commitment over motivation. The discussion also covers the significance of consistent movement, nutrition awareness, and the accessibility of health solutions for individuals seeking to improve their well-being.

takeaways

• Trina's journey began with a traumatic brain injury that affected her movement and confidence.
• Coaching and support from Kenny were crucial in Trina's recovery process.
• Trina learned to embrace her limitations and focus on what she could do.
• The gym became a safe space for Trina to experiment and grow.
• Asking for help was a significant hurdle for Trina, but she learned its importance.
• Trina's experiences at the gym empowered her to make a career change.
• The transition from nursing to coaching was driven by a desire to be proactive in helping others.
• Trina's story illustrates the power of belief and support in personal growth.
• The importance of community and encouragement in a fitness environment.
• Trina's confidence has grown significantly since her initial struggles. Chronic ailments are often poorly managed in traditional healthcare.
• Proactive healthcare is simpler than it appears.
• Understanding health data is crucial for personal health management.
• Self-advocacy is key to taking control of one's health.
• Commitment to health is more important than motivation.
• Recovery requires patience and realistic expectations.
• Consistency in movement is vital for overall health.
• Accessible health solutions can empower individuals.
• Nutrition, particularly protein intake, is often overlooked.
• Emotional connections to food can hinder health progress.

titles

• Navigating Chronic Ailments in Healthcare
• The Shift from Reactive to Proactive Health
• Harnessing Data for Better Health Management
• Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Wellness
• Empowering Self-Advocacy in Health

Sound Bites

• "I can't do that. I can't do this."
• "I was at the stage and in my recovery then."
• "I was doing box jumps. fine."
• "I just want to feel better."
• "I can do hard things."
• "I was excited but I was terrified."
• "You have so much to share."
• "It's about commitment, not showing up."
• "Bridging that gap will help make real change."
• "Motivation's bullshit. You can't wait for it."
• "It's really simple, we make it difficult."

Chapters

00:00

Journey to Fitness: Overcoming Challenges

21:52

Empowering Change: Career Transition and Growth

29:01

Chronic Ailments and Healthcare Challenges

30:47

Proactive vs. Reactive Healthcare

32:14

Understanding Health Through Data

34:10

Bridging the Gap in Healthcare

35:08

The Importance of Self-Advocacy

36:33

Commitment Over Motivation

39:00

Navigating Recovery and Expectations

40:51

The Role of Consistency in Health

43:48

The Importance of Movement

51:52

Accessible Health Solutions

55:43

Nutrition and Protein Awareness