Episode 99: Rising after the Fall: Finding your Spark Again

Episode 99: Rising after the Fall: Finding your Spark Again

 

In this episode of "Your Inner Advocate," host Kimen Petersen explores the journey of "Rising from the Fall" and finding your spark after setbacks. Drawing from personal stories and experiences with athletes, Kimen discusses the emotional and physical challenges of losing motivation, facing injuries, and overcoming burnout. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, patience, and reconnecting with your core purpose. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the process of recovery, celebrate small wins, and lean on support systems. Kimen shares both personal and client stories to illustrate that setbacks are not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter. The episode closes with a message of hope: no matter where you are on your journey, your spark can be reignited, and you have the power to rise again.

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• [0:00] Introduction

  • Welcome to Your Inner Advocate with Kimen Petersen. Overview of the podcast’s purpose and inspiration.

• [0:40] Episode Theme

  • "Rising from the Fall, Finding Your Spark"—for anyone who’s lost motivation or passion.

• [1:04] The Fall

  • Discussing setbacks, injuries, burnout, and the feeling of losing your spark.

• [2:32] Hitting Rock Bottom

  • The importance of meeting yourself at your lowest and building a foundation for a comeback.

• [3:17] Lessons from the Fall

  • How falling can be a powerful teacher and an opportunity for self-reflection.

• [3:59] Losing Your Spark

  • Exploring the deeper reasons behind losing motivation and joy.

• [4:54] Redefining Success

  • Personal definition of success and the loneliness that can come with loss.

• [6:14] The Spark is Buried, Not Gone

  • The spark can be reignited, even if it feels lost.

• [7:14] You Are Not Your Hard Moments

  • Remembering your resilience and past comebacks.

• [8:44] The Climb Back

  • Recovery and rediscovery are slow, step-by-step processes.

• [9:13] Healing Takes Time

  • The body and mind are designed to recover, but change is gradual.

• [10:24] Watch for Change

  • Focus on progress and shifts, not just what stays the same.

• [11:32] Start Small

  • The importance of patience and starting with small steps in recovery.

• [12:15] Celebrate Small Wins

  • Recognizing and celebrating incremental progress.

• [13:15] Feel Your Feelings

  • The necessity of processing emotions fully for true healing.

• [14:32] Revisit Your Why

  • Clarifying your core purpose and reconnecting with your motivation.

• [16:22] Support Systems

  • The value of community, friends, and accepting help during tough times.

• [18:15] Embrace the Process

  • Focusing on the journey, not just the outcome.

• [19:13] Be Your Own Advocate

  • Practicing patience, kindness, and self-encouragement.

• [20:07] Real Stories of Comebacks

  • Examples of athletes and others who found their spark again.

• [21:27] Universal Lessons

  • The journey applies to everyone, not just athletes.

• [23:52] Personal Story

  • Kimen’s own experience of falling and climbing back in life and career.

• [26:10] The Promise of the Comeback

  • Everyone will face tough seasons, but the power to rise is within.

• [27:11] Final Encouragement

  • Trust the process, be patient, and keep moving forward.

• [28:12] Closing