
What if you could go from chronic pain, numb feet, and exhaustion… to dancing with your kids and dreaming again?
In this heartfelt minisode, host Karen Dwyer reflects on the deeply inspiring transformation of Zoe McCutcheon - a radiant, funny, and resilient mother of two who went from chronic pain and emotional exhaustion to reclaiming her life in a way that radiates strength and joy.
Zoe joined the MS to Success programme while battling foot drop, debilitating hand pain, and the grief of not being able to show up for her children the way she longed to. But her journey wasn’t about perfection - it was about consistency, support, mindset shifts, and learning how to move again in every sense of the word.
Whether you’re living with a chronic condition or stuck in your own version of “survival mode”, Zoe’s story will remind you that healing is possible - even in the chaos, even when it feels like the odds are stacked against you.
🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways
You're allowed to want more - even when you've learned to settle
Healing begins before the results show up
You’re not weak for needing help - support is strength
Consistency matters more than perfection
Pain doesn’t define you – your body can change
Self-talk shapes your healing – name the inner critic!
Movement can be medicine when it's joyful
You don’t need a “quieter season” to start healing
Accepting help is an act of self-respect
The best is yet to come – it’s okay to dream again
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