Keywords

chronic illness, strength, resilience, self-worth, CRPS, personal growth, mental health, redefining strength, self-advocacy, boundaries

Summary

In this episode, Josh shares his transformative journey of redefining strength in the face of chronic illness. He discusses how societal norms around strength can be harmful and how he learned to embrace a new understanding of power that prioritizes self-care, boundaries, and personal growth. Through his experiences with CRPS, he emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body, celebrating small victories, and the strength found in vulnerability and asking for help.

Takeaways

The strongest thing I ever did wasn't lifting 400 pounds.

Redefining strength isn't giving up. It's growing up.

Listening to your body isn't weakness. It's wisdom.

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