On this Episode of Unbound Conversations
In this episode, we explore Megan's journey and the challenges she faced after her doctor said she would never be an athlete again. You’ll hear how she was forced to re-evaluate her reality and shift her perspective on making it to the Olympic team. As Megan shares insights into accelerating her recovery, you’ll learn tools to apply in your everyday life to help you reach your goals.
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About the Guest
Meet Megan, also known as The Savage Meglet. Megan is a force to be reckoned with, known for her grit, determination, resilience, and perseverance. As a lifelong athlete playing two Division 1 sports, field hockey and track, Megan had her sights set on her next athletic pursuit - a calm 80mph sled ride experiencing 5Gs of force going head first with her chin off the ice, representing Team USA and the Army World Class Athlete Program for over a decade.
However, Megan's dreams were put on hold when she was diagnosed with life-threatening blood clots and was told she'd never be an athlete again. But instead of giving up, Megan chose to tell a different story. She battled back to become a multiple World Championship team member, a 2x Track Record Holder, and ranked as high as 8th in the world. She was also the fastest pusher in the United States and #1 in the United States for many years.
Now, Megan is pursuing sport psychology, where she helps athletes harness their inner power by changing the story they tell themselves and harnessing the power of consistency and habits. Megan is a true inspiration to all who know her, and her story serves as a reminder that anything is possible with hard work, self belief and determination.
Show Notes
- Overcoming physical and mental hurdles after a life-threatening injury
- The relationship between delayed gratification and achievements
- Using the power of the mind for self-healing
- How attachment to past successes impact on performance
- How pushing yourself to your edge is the best place to be
- The power of being immersed in nature
- Lessons learned from not making the Olympic team post-injury