#266 Serena Ronchi and the Comeback

About this episode

Serena Ronchi shares her inspiring journey of recovery after a paragliding accident and her return to the top of XContest.

In this moving conversation, Serena shares her inspiring journey of recovery after a life-changing paragliding accident and her incredible ascension once again to the top of XContest in the Sport class this year. She discusses the challenges she faced during rehabilitation, her mental battles with fear, and the strategies she employed to regain her confidence in flying. Throughout the discussion, she emphasizes the importance of addressing fear and finding joy in flying, while also contemplating the lessons learned from her accident.

People in this episode

Host: Gavin McClurg

Guest: Serena Ronchi

Topics covered

• recovery
• paragliding
• mental health
• fear
• confidence
• rehabilitation

Keywords

• paragliding
• recovery
• XContest
• mental battles
• fear
• confidence
• rehabilitation

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