The Injured Athletes Club Podcast

Expert advice and inspirational stories on coming back (stronger!) from injury
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Carrie Answers a Question: Adrian’s Anger

Carrie Answers a Question: Adrian’s Anger

“Of all the emotions I have felt after injury, the one I’m having the most trouble dealing with is anger. I’m mad at myself, my coach, and at the medical professionals who I feel have failed me. I know some of this is justified. But I also feel trapped by it. What can...

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Carrie Answers a Question: Aisling’s Obstacle

Carrie Answers a Question: Aisling’s Obstacle

“Could you discuss how injury shows up the fault-lines in your relationships? Injuries change the dynamics, and certainly my back-to-back injuries have made me feel less in control, less independent, and probably facing the relationship issues I was literally running...

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Carrie and Cindy Build Your Team

Carrie and Cindy Build Your Team

“People who have a growth mindset believe that success is possible through your effort and strategies. So if you encounter a setback, there is a solution, you just haven’t figured it out yet. Part of that solution might be getting assistance from others. It’s knowing...

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Carrie Answers a Question: Ric’s Request

Carrie Answers a Question: Ric’s Request

Season 4, Episode 56 | Carrie Answers a Question: Ric’s Request How do I come to terms with or accept that I can no longer do exactly what I had hoped to do? I never let that dream go. After four years, I should but I can’t. This week, co-host and mental skills coach...

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Runner and Mountaineer Manal Rostom: Accept, Adapt, Act

Runner and Mountaineer Manal Rostom: Accept, Adapt, Act

“It’s not like I hurt myself because I wanted to hurt myself. It came from passion, it came from an athletic drive, it came from inspiration and dreams. I just wasn’t an irresponsible athlete; I don’t want to call myself that. I might have been an over-optimistic and...

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Carrie Answers a Question: Sarah’s Sadness

Carrie Answers a Question: Sarah’s Sadness

There are days when I feel utterly hopeless and cry a lot. How do I keep it together? My doctor prescribed therapy and counseling, but there are no available spaces in my area. Besides yoga and meditation, what can I do to stay or return to positive?    This...

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Skyrunner Hillary Allen: Courage and Curiosity

Skyrunner Hillary Allen: Courage and Curiosity

“Every day doesn’t have to be perfect. But you still have to put in the work, and you still need to show up, and you still need to put that brick in. Because in my little brick house in Fort Collins, which I grew up in, all the bricks were there, even if they were...

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Carrie Answers a Question: Carla’s Challenge

Carrie Answers a Question: Carla’s Challenge

How can I handle the pressure of not being able to train with the fear of losing fitness as a competitive athlete?    This week, co-host and mental skills coach Carrie Jackson answers a question from listener Carla F. She suggests Carla reset her goals and...

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