We're thrilled to share the latest episode of the Social Chameleon Show with you – and it's nothing short of inspiring. In Episode 103, I sit down with Risa August, an award-winning author, speaker, and patient advocate with a rare pituitary disease, to explore themes of personal growth, resilience, and the power of self-belief. Trust us, you won't want to miss this one!
🎙 Episode 103: Journey of Transformation with Risa August
Key Highlights:
Personal Responsibility in Health
Tyson stresses the importance of taking personal responsibility for your health. Risa echoes this sentiment, explaining how crucial it is to trust your own body's messages rather than solely relying on experts.
From Diagnosis to Determination
Risa shares her emotional journey towards her pituitary tumor diagnosis and the subsequent brain surgery and radiation. Despite challenges and medical predictions, Risa embarked on a significant bike ride from Canada to Mexico
, symbolizing her reclaiming of life.
Empowerment Through Obstacles
Drawing on the stoic philosophy, Risa and Tyson discuss how obstacles can become the way forward, with Risa’s biking endeavors exemplifying overcoming challenges step by step.
The Role of Environmental and Dietary Factors
Risa touches on the idea that environmental factors such as soil quality and food can contribute to health issues, offering a different perspective than traditional medical viewpoints.
Living Limitlessly
Inspired by her journey and the challenges faced, Risa talks about adopting a "limitless" mindset, breaking through both external and self-imposed barriers. She shares practical tips on embracing change, rejecting limiting beliefs, and finding balance in life.
Transformation and Self-Discovery
Risa emphasizes that personal growth often comes from unplanned or challenging circumstances. Her mantra “CAN” (Capable, Able, Now) helps shift focus to what can be done now, encouraging actionable steps towards improvement.
Spreading Positivity
Small acts of kindness can have a ripple effect. Risa’s story of handing out mini pumpkins during a bike ride is a beautiful reminder that joy can be shared in the simplest ways.
Let’s continue to be the light in each other’s lives and embrace our unique paths of growth and discovery. Remember, it’s not just about the end goal but the journey toward self-improvement and accomplishment.
Enjoy the episode!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/bgAaII-p0EI
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Meet Risa August
Risa is an award-winning author, speaker, Gestalt practitioner, and patient advocate who lives with a rare pituitary disease. She transformed her diagnosis into a powerful mission, guiding others to break through their limiting beliefs and fully embrace life. With her dynamic energy, Risa empowers her audiences through insightful talks, coaching, and creative workshops.
From once being an Ironman athlete, Risa continues to explore new challenges and lives an expansive, inspirational life. Her work focuses on helping others unleash their potential and live without limits.
The Road Unpaved - Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike
1,845 miles. 41 days. 12 cyclists. 1 brain tumor named Bubba.
After a shocking diagnosis for a rare pituitary disease, and with her eighteen-year marriage in shambles, Risa's life has fallen far from picture-perfect. Recovering from brain surgery and desperate to get back to her former self, she signs up for the bike tour of a lifetime-six weeks from Canada to Mexico on the Pacific Coast Highway.
The old Risa could have done the ride in her sleep, but for the new Risa, trapped in a body that no longer feels like her own and stuck in the company of her brain tumor, Bubba, the ride becomes a challenge unlike anything she's ever faced.
As Risa pedals through rain, pain, and the ghosts of her memories, she wonders if the woman she once was will ever return or whether the new woman rising up in her place might just be the person she was meant to be all along.
A remarkable story of transformation and resilience, The Road Unpaved speaks to shifting gears to navigate life's roadblocks and live a life without limits-a life fully unleashed.
Description From Amazon
✨ Weekly Challenge ✨
Inspired by Risa's transformative journey, we challenge you to take a step towards something you've always wanted to do. Whether it's signing up for a class, meeting up with friends, or initiating a small project, let this be the start of your personal evolution. Share your journey with us on social media using #SocialChameleonChallenge – we can't wait to see your progress!
SELECTED LINK FROM THE EPISODE
Marcus Aurelius - Meditations
Tyson references a stoic quote by Marcus Aurelius: "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." This quote supports the idea that obstacles can be turned into opportunities for growth and transformation.
Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle is the Way
Tyson mentions Ryan Holiday's book while paraphrasing Marcus Aurelius's quote, highlighting the theme of overcoming challenges by viewing obstacles as the path to progress.
Benjamin Hoff - The Tao of Pooh
Risa brings up this book to illustrate the value of simplicity and wisdom in navigating life authentically, without adhering to rigid plans, and finding calm amidst chaos.
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