From Crippling Back Injury to Breakthrough: My Story

Make Peace With Food

“Understanding who you are and what your inner voice tells you can redefine your truth and your actions.” - Sherry

When it comes to healing and overcoming any challenge, your self-image plays a crucial role in shaping your beliefs and behaviors. And your success. Your limits are ultimately defined by your own unconscious beliefs.

In this episode of the podcast I talk about how important it is to adopt what I call the “Athlete Mindset.” When you view yourself from the perspective of an Athlete, the “why” behind your goals completely changes.

I know, I know. You’re thinking: Sherry, I can never see myself as an Athlete. An Athlete is someone who is really good at their sport, and plays professionally.

I hear this all the time. And if this is what came up for you when I tell you to start seeing yourself as an Athlete, then you have to tune in today’s episode. Once you shift this way of thinking, the magic happens.

Topics Covered

0:00 - Transforming Self-Image Through Fitness and Athletic Mindset

7:19 - Questioning Medical Authority and Trusting Intuition in Healing

9:50 - Ignoring Body Signals Leads to Severe Back Injury

14:01 - Transforming Pain Into Purpose Through Fitness and Mindset

22:08 - Adapting CrossFit for Everyday Athletes with Safety in Mind

26:49 - Consistency and Curiosity in Building Sustainable Fitness Habits

31:21 - Breaking Free from Diet Culture and Embracing Intuitive Eating

Key Takeaways:

• Embracing an athlete's mindset involves focusing on lifestyle quality, not just physical appearance.

• Consistency and small incremental changes are more effective in maintaining long-term fitness habits.
• Understanding personal body cues and intuitive eating and movement are crucial components for overcoming a disordered relationship with food and exercise and finding balance.
• Personal struggles can serve as a foundation for greater empathy and more meaningful connections with others.

If you’ve been listening to this podcast, and you’re ready to take a timeout and focus on just you for a whole week, then I want to invite you to join me for the Transformation in Paradise Empyrean Retreat in Costa Rica May 24-31, 2025. This is going to be the most transformative week of your life at the breathtaking Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica.

This will be a small group experience with exclusive access at the Blue Osa resort..

Imagine waking to the sound of the Costa Rican rainforest musical every morning. Starting your day with a yoga practice overlooking the Pacific Ocean, joined in with howler monkeys. Daily walks on a private beach that goes on for miles. Macaws flying overhead. Spa treatment at a 5 Star resort, and the best farm to table food - right from the Blue Osa farm.

This retreat is designed to reset your nervous system, so you stop the patterns of self-sabotage and overwhelm. Reignite your motivation, release any addictive habits and open yourself to the health, relationships and financial abundance you deserve.

Intrigued? Curious? Let’s book a call to find out if this retreat is the right for you. Just head on over to sherryshaban.com/retreats and you can book a time with me there. Plus if you rate and review this podcast, giving me a 5 star rating on itunes, and then send the screenshot to [e-mail], so I know who you are, you’ll receive the voucher to join as early bird discount and get $400 off! Remember, the group is small so spots are limited! Let’s see if Empyrean is right for you.

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