2: You are always stronger than before – even and especially in your weakest moments

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I reflect on what it means to become stronger—not despite vulnerability, but through it. After two traumatic horseback-riding accidents, a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, and a season of forced rest, I share how physical weakness has opened a profound space for spiritual, emotional, and inner growth. I explore the difference between meaningful reflection and spiritual bypassing, making room for pain without needing to explain it away. I also speak candidly about my past with anorexia, my relationship with movement and nourishment, and the realization that constant intensity is not the same as true strength. This is an invitation to soften, rest, ask for help, and honor the seasons when growth happens quietly beneath the surface. In this episode: Why “stronger than before” feels like a new chapter Finding strength while feeling vulnerable and dependent Living through pain without forcing a meaning onto it The healing power of rest, recovery, and slowing down Releasing the pressure to earn food or rest through exercise Redefining strength beyond productivity, cardio, and pushing through A reflection on how life’s difficult seasons can shape us Thank you for listening to the show and for witnessing my process! My hope is that my words encourage and inspire you on your way of becoming stronger than before – always, at any time, and on every step in the process. I would love to hear from you and get to know you better. Please reach out via ⁠mail@verenaborell.com⁠! It would mean the world to me if you share the episode with a friend, leave a comment, and subscribe to the show! Let’s connect: Website: ⁠https://www.verenaborell.com/en⁠ Email: ⁠mail@verenaborell.com⁠