Mother's Day Special with Janine Shepherd Resiliency Coach & the Spartan Up Team

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this special Mother's Day episode Joe De Sena talks with Janine Shepherd. She was training with the Australian Ski Team, positioned to be headed towards the Olympics, when a tragic accident sent her to a spinal ward for 6 months. She was forced to shift everything she thought defined her. She has led her life by the concept that a broken body is not a broken person. Through her dedication to Hope Theory- where hope is a cognitive skill- based on goals, pathways and agency- she guides us to cultivate resilience within ourselves. At the end of the episode hear what Joe De Sena and the rest of the Spartan Up team learned from their mothers!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What does Janine advise to thriving in the difficult times we are facing? One way is to create</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">goals with soul</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">. You want to be striving towards something that you really look forward to and that has you racing out of bed. Be optimistic and have gratitude towards the work that you GET to do. Remember, those around you especially your kids are learning their models of resilience by watching you. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next - start your day with a gratitude practice. Morning is best because it sets your day on the right track EARLY. Then ask - what would make today great?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">An last, strength is not just about the body, it’s truly about the mind. It’s important to practice “self-compassion” breaks and realize that with dedication and positivity you can Accomplish anything. Janine has become a mother of three, an extremely accomplished pilot and a true shining beacon of resilience. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Refrain your brain, develop a ritual of gratitude - especially for the mothers out there on this special Mother's Day episode!  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is brought to you by ATHLETIC