What do you do when your body forces you to hit pause?
In this episode, I share my recent battle with back pain that quite literally knocked me off my feet. From the frustration of not being able to move, to sitting with a spinal specialist and hearing words like ‘bulging discs’, it’s been a humbling reminder that none of us are invincible.
I’ll talk about the treatments I’ve considered, the mental rollercoaster of dealing with injury, and the gratitude I’ve found through support from family, friends, and my community. More than anything, this experience has shown me that setbacks can become powerful opportunities to learn, adapt, and move forward in a smarter way.
If you’ve ever felt stuck by injury or just life, I think this conversation will give you some perspective you can carry into your own journey.
Episode Timeline:
[0:04] – Back pain knocks me down
[02:30] – The first back injury story
[05:45] – Living with pain and frustration
[07:10] – Too many treatment options
[09:50] – Nobody has it all together
[13:05] – MRI results explained simply
[15:40] – Considering regenerative medicine
[18:30] – Lessons in gratitude and ego
[21:50] – Training smarter with core stability
[25:10] – Injuries as opportunities to pivot
[29:05] – Learning to be vulnerable
[30:30] – Community support and closing thoughts
Links & Resources:
- Connect with Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/
- Learn more about Ben’s coaching program: http://www.bodysystems.com
- Subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-nutrition-made-simple-show-with-ben-brown/id1244912234
- Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8vUlwYvKcAXZOv84sFgT
- Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching
