Thriving on the Unexpected: Cory Schmidgall PH165 Pursuing Health

When I first read Cory's story, I was impressed not only by the remarkable mindset he's used to approach so many challenging surgeries, but also by how he's worked hard to develop skills to manage his own panic attacks and anxiety.  I was excited to catch up with him to learn more about how identifying his why has been so critical to growing through these obstacles, and how he's using his experiences to help others.

In this episode we discuss:

How sports and injuries played a role in Cory’s life growing up
Pursuing his goal of playing in the NFL
Struggling to find his identity as he retired from sports
The relief of finding an explanation for neurological symptoms he had been experiencing
Cory’s first CrossFit workout
The turning point for Cory’s mindset in approaching his injuries
How Cory is using his experiences to help others
What’s allowed him to grow through these obstacles
Strategies that have been helpful for Cory to manage his anxiety
Cory’s morning routine
Three things Cory does on a regular basis that have the biggest positive impact on his health
One thing he knows would have a positive impact on his health, but he struggles to implement
What a healthy life looks like to Cory