In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo speaks with Nancy Dayo about chronic pain, disability, opioid addiction, identity loss, resilience, and the internal shifts that helped her rebuild her life after going from Silicon Valley CEO to bedridden chronic pain patient.

Nancy shares how her entire identity was built around achievement, endurance, pushing harder, and constantly proving herself through work and performance. After selling her business to a competitor, she attempted to reclaim her sense of strength by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Instead, the climb triggered a devastating spinal injury that completely changed the course of her life.

After collapsing in severe pain on the mountain, Nancy spent months searching for answers while doctors repeatedly told her nothing was wrong. By the time doctors finally discover ...