Edie Littlefield Sundby, a stage-four cancer survivor, shares how walking 1,600 miles with one lung transformed her life. She reflects on facing death, the power of solitude, and how movement became her spiritual anchor. Edie’s story is a testament to resilience, healing, and her philosophy: 'while alive, live.' Discover her insights on embracing life, overcoming fear, and finding strength through physical and emotional challenges.
Timestamps:
00:00 3 Months To Live
01:34 Edie's Diagnosis
02:33 Alone Time At The Start
09:19 Cancer Treatment Plan
12:01 Controlling The Emotional Mind
13:51 Reacting Well To Chemo & Important Of Physical Movement
19:37 Walking All 1,600 Miles Of El Camino Real
25:20 Difference Between Walking In California & Mexico
33:04 Healing vs. Recovery
40:04 Life In The Mundane
43:17 Power Of Your Breath
43:48 Unwilling Pain vs. Willing Pain
46:21 Multiple Internal Voices
48:09 Wisdom Over Physical Accomplishments
50:28 Connect With Edie & Future Work
52:00 The Outworker Resonating With Edie
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