I’ve always prided myself on taking good care of my body. Yoga, chiropractic, massage — the whole mind-body paddle package. But recently, I found myself in unfamiliar territory: excruciating sciatic pain that left me unable to get in my boat… right before Women’s Paddle Fest.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing what it’s like to hit that wall — physically, emotionally, and even a little existentially.
I talk about:
💥 The pain that took me down and the empathy it cracked wide open
🚣♀️ The tough choice to step back as a leader during Paddle Fest
🌟 What it felt like to watch others step up and carry the vibe — beautifully
🌀 The identity shift I wasn’t ready for
🌈 And how I’m working on focusing less on pain and more on healing and gratitude
If you’ve ever had to pause when you really didn’t want to, or felt like your identity was being shaken, this one’s for you.
Thanks for listening, for supporting, and for being a part of this community. If you’ve dealt with L3/L4 stuff or sciatic pain and have tips, I’d love to hear from you.
🎧 Give it a listen — I hope it resonates.
With gratitude,
Anna 💙
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