What do you do when your body forces you to hit pause?In this episode, I share my recent battle with back pain that quite literally knocked me off my feet. From the frustration of not being able to move, to sitting with a spinal specialist and hearing words like ‘bulging discs’, it’s been a humbling reminder that none of us are invincible.I’ll talk about the treatments I’ve considered, the mental rollercoaster of dealing with injury, and the gratitude I’ve found through support from family, friends, and my community. More than anything, this experience has shown me that setbacks can become powerful opportunities to learn, adapt, and move forward in a smarter way.If you’ve ever felt stuck by injury or just life, I think this conversation will give you some perspective you can carry into your own journey.Episode Timeline:0:04 – Back pain knocks me down02:30 – The first back injury story05:45 – Living with pain and frustration07:10 – Too many treatment options09:50 – Nobody has it all together13:05 – MRI results explained simply15:40 – Considering regenerative medicine18:30 – Lessons in gratitude and ego21:50 – Training smarter with core stability25:10 – Injuries as opportunities to pivot29:05 – Learning to be vulnerable30:30 – Community support and closing thoughtsLinks & Resources:<ul><li>Connect with Ben on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbrown_bodycoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bodysystemscoaching/</a></li><li>Learn more about Ben’s coaching program: <a href="http://www.bodysystems.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.bodysystems.com</a></li><li>Subscribe to the Smart Nutrition Made Simple Show on Apple Podcasts - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-nutrition-made-simple-show-with-ben-brown/id1244912234" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-smart-nutrition-made-simple-show-with-ben-brown/id1244912234</a>&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Spotify - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8vUlwYvKcAXZOv84sFgT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4H8vUlwYvKcAXZOv84sFgT</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Youtube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>

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