The School of Greatness 649 Make a Comeback - Body and Mind Training with Brooke Ence
Jun 3, 2018
Brooke Ence, a fitness and CrossFit icon known for her role as an Amazonian warrior in Wonder Woman, shares her journey of resilience after a life-altering spinal injury. She discusses overcoming the mental barriers of public judgment and the importance of pacing in recovery. Brooke emphasizes embracing self-acceptance and vulnerability while navigating both personal and social media challenges. Her inspiring narrative encourages listeners to cultivate mental resilience and embrace their true selves in the pursuit of greatness.
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Early Recovery Limited To Legs And Basic Movement
- Post-surgery Brooke could only bike, air squat, and do walking lunges for months because she couldn't bend at the waist or turn her head.
- She wore a neck brace for six weeks and couldn't drive, dramatically limiting routine movement during recovery.
Don't Let Strangers Define Your Recovery Progress
- Brooke realized social media criticism doesn't reflect her effort or recovery stage and refusing to give strangers power protects her progress.
- Building secure self-worth required mental work, reading, therapy, and valuing messages from people she actually helps.
Exposure Can Amplify Hidden Imposter Syndrome
- Public success amplified Brooke's hidden insecurities; exposure from movies and competitions made imposter syndrome worse until she intentionally addressed it.
- Vulnerability, therapy, and reading (notably Brene Brown) were key to dismantling walls that had previously helped her cope.
