Rachel Maia || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP50 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Rachel Maia
Rachel Maia from Whanganui is total badass. But just DON’T call her “Inspirational.” (She explains why during our conversation).
As well as being a mum to three kids, Rachel is also one of the best lower limb amputee para-climber in the world.
What makes this even more remarkable is the backstory. When she was 16, Rachel had a freak fall from a reasonably small height at an indoor climbing wall and broke both her ankles.
Then years later as an adult she decided to return to the spot she loves…even though it had, in many ways, ruined her life.
In 2019, Rach made the decision to amputate below her left knee.
It’s a hell of a journey and I really hope you guys like it. Rachel Maia is a woman on a mission to remind each and every one of us that we all have unlimited potential.
Need to warn you, there were a couple of sound and microphone issues with this episode. I’m so sorry about that. If you are listening with earplugs in it may not be too annoying (hopefully) but yeah, it's an incredible story so I hope Rach's story is bigger than the technical difficulties.
Dom
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Brief Summary
Rachel Meyer discusses her journey as a para climber and the challenges of living with chronic pain after amputation.
Key points
- The Journey of a Para Climber. Meyer shares her incredible journey from injury to becoming a para climber.
- Facing Pain and Isolation. Meyer discusses the emotional toll of chronic pain and the impact on her life.
- The Power of Words. Words can be hurtful, especially from those we know. It's crucial to filter them out.
- Scars of the Past. Scars can shape who we are, but they also remind us of our journey.
- Breaking Free. Leaving a toxic relationship can be freeing, even if it's difficult.
- Letting Go. Letting go of toxic parts of our lives can lead to freedom and growth.
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Episode highlights
- The Journey of a Para ClimberMeyer shares her incredible journey from injury to becoming a para climber.“I wanted the power over to do while I was young.”12:56Jan 8, 2023
- Facing Pain and IsolationMeyer discusses the emotional toll of chronic pain and the impact on her life.“It’s being alive but it’s not really living.”16:18Jan 8, 2023
- The Power of WordsWords can be hurtful, especially from those we know. It's crucial to filter them out.“Sometimes our humor can be really hurtful to people.”19:18Jan 8, 2023
- Scars of the PastScars can shape who we are, but they also remind us of our journey.“Sometimes those scars are also the making of you.”21:49Jan 8, 2023
- Breaking FreeLeaving a toxic relationship can be freeing, even if it's difficult.“Sometimes the ideal is that we’re better apart than together.”26:02Jan 8, 2023
- Letting GoLetting go of toxic parts of our lives can lead to freedom and growth.“Once you’ve made the decision, it’s quite freeing.”36:40Jan 8, 2023
- Cremating a LegAn awkward call to a crematorium leads to a surprising negotiation about costs.“I was like yes yes just a human leg.”38:28Jan 8, 2023
- Superpower of Pain ToleranceA humorous yet alarming incident reveals a child's unusual pain tolerance.“I need the emergency kit I’m making Footprints with my blood.”44:15Jan 8, 2023
