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.

Small victories count as real victories.

Asking for help is a strength skill.

Boundaries aren't barriers, they're protection systems.

Comparison keeps you stuck.

Strength is showing up for your life.

Rest isn't earned, it's required.

Your new strength might look different than you expected, but it's yours.

Titles

Redefining Strength in Chronic Illness

The Evolution of Power: A Personal Story

Sound bites

"Asking for help is a strength skill."

"Comparison keeps you stuck."

"Rest isn't earned, it's required."

Chapters

00:00 Redefining Strength: A Personal Journey

07:50 Lessons Learned: New Rules of Strength

16:08 Embracing a New Definition of Power