Setbacks, Growth, and Embracing Uncertainty with Lydia Thompson

This week on the Full Circle Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Lydia Thompson, a Women’s Rugby star, as we delve into her remarkable journey of personal setbacks, growth, and embracing uncertainty.

Lydia's path, from the exhilarating highs of international sports success to navigating the depths of self-doubt, strikes a chord with us all.

In our candid conversation, Lydia opens up about the challenges she faced, including shouldering the weight of 'complete blame' for England's World Cup final loss to New Zealand, and the invaluable lessons she learned from those experiences.

Join us as we explore how Lydia discovered the courage to pause, reflect, and embrace the reality that her life was destined for a different path than she once imagined.

Don't miss out - tune in and let Lydia's journey ignite your own resilience, empower you to trust your instincts, and set you on a path towards rediscovering your true self.

Time stamps

00:00 – An introduction to Lydia

00:40 – Lydia’s professional journey 

03:16 – Lydia’s experience being a pro athlete in a male-dominated sport 

15:15 – Dealing with imposter syndrome and feeling worthy 

17:07 – Lydia’s experience at the 2022 Rugby World Cup

26:27 – How Lydia moved past the regret of losing the Rugby World Cup  

28:50 – What Lydia’s next steps look like 

31:51 – Lydia’s advice for self-worth 

34:31 – The freedom and clarity that comes from not knowing your next step 

37:24 – Gillian’s closing thoughts

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