Not Too Late: Gwendolyn Bounds on Embracing Challenges and Finding Strength in Midlife

Text us a comment or question! In this episode of the Over 50 Health and Wellness Show, host Kevin English interviews Gwendolyn Bounds, an award-winning journalist and author, on her inspirational journey from being the last pick in childhood sports to excelling in midlife obstacle course racing. Wendy discusses overcoming childhood insecurities, midlife challenges, and the significance of both mental and physical fitness. The conversation covers personalized fitness, the power of self-experimentation, and engaging in activities like Spartan racing to enhance health and self-discovery. Wendy also presents her new book, 'It's Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age,' emphasizing the value of small, consistent healthy choices over quick fixes. TIME STAMPS: 01:06 Introducing Wendy Bounds: From Sedentary to Superwoman 02:52 Wendy's Childhood and Athletic Insecurities 04:40 Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adulthood 08:47 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Imposter Syndrome 12:35 The Competency Trap and Growth Mindset 17:33 Catalysts for Change in Midlife 26:18 The Midlife Assassin: Breaking the Cycle of Sameness 30:06 The Importance of Physical Fitness in Aging 37:14 Traveling Challenges and Fitness Motivation 38:30 The Expanding World of Fitness 39:10 Introduction to OCR and Spartan Races 40:39 What is OCR? 45:37 Training for OCR: Practical Tips 50:37 The Role of Burpees in Spartan Races 53:02 Metaphors for Life: Obstacles in OCR 58:31 Fueling Your Fitness Journey 01:04:33 The Importance of Personalized Health Choices 01:11:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with Wendy: Web | gwendolynbounds.com Instagram | @gbounds Linkedin | /gwendolynbounds Twitter | @gwendolynbounds Book: Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age Subscribe & Review: Are you subscribed to The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show? If not, I’d love for you to do that today so you don’t miss any future episodes. I’d also be grateful if you left a review on iTunes. Your reviews help others find the podcast and get the support they need on their health journey. Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness 👉 Join The Silver Edge Collective today and start building a lean, strong, healthy body you love for the rest of your life! https://go.silveredgefitness.com/silver-edge-collective