Die podcast over routines #26 Topsporter Reda Haouam over omgaan met tegenslag en altijd weer mogelijkheden zien
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Feb 10, 2026 Reda Haouam, wheelchair rugby player and para-sport advocate who rebuilt life after a spinal cord injury. He talks routines for daily care and sleep, how sport and rehab opened new possibilities, navigating accessibility headaches like airlines and gyms, training philosophy focused on movement, and the empowering social side of mixed-ability clubs.
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Discovering Rugby During Rehabilitation
- Reda describes discovering wheelchair rugby during rehabilitation and feeling intimidated but excited by the sport's athleticism.
- Joining the team rebuilt his trust and showed him he could aim higher than passive expectations.
Control What You Can Influence
- Reda trains his mindset to focus on what he can control and treat goals as trainable outcomes.
- He asks, "Where do I have influence?" and spends little energy on uncontrollable factors.
Ask For Help On Your Terms
- Ask for help when you need it and accept the kindness it allows others to show.
- Let help happen on your own terms so it feels respectful and not forced.