#159 - I Defied The Odds

#159 - I Defied The Odds

From Beyond Chronic Disease by Wendy Gathercole

May 17, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

Wendy Gathercole discusses how mindset can limit potential and shares her journey of defying odds related to age and health.

The mind is always keeping you safe. In fact it will tell you all sorts of stories to keep you from fulfilling your potential. When you are in tune with your body like I am it's easy to tell when it's your mind or when it's fact.We are stronger than we are led to believe. It is a learnt conditioning we feel that we have to slow down, take it easy or stop doing what others' think is hurting us. Then there's the old age adage. You're too old for blah blah blah..I'm proof that mind stories can limit you if you choose.I'm proof that your body is stronger than you think.I'm proof that age is only limited by how you think. I'm proof that odds are defied many times over.If you want to know how to defy the odds click on the link below and start with catch your stress language and join the no bs life collective for those in the moment support shifts.https://linktr.ee/wendygathercoleWendy x x

People in this episode

Host: Wendy Gathercole

Topics covered

  • mindset
  • personal growth
  • overcoming limitations
  • age and health
  • stress management

Keywords

  • mind stories
  • defy the odds
  • body strength
  • age limitations
  • stress language

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