Helping people build the blueprint to bounce forward from their biggest health challenges.
Whether you are battling back from a major injury, navigating a life altering diagnosis, or your body just isn't what it once was. The journey to feel strong and truly capable again, can feel like a lonely one. I'm Jan Carter and this is Second Wind, the blueprint for your comeback.
Every week, we hear inspiring stories in the comeback corner and learn from experts who understand the physical, mental, and emotional fight. This is our proof that a setback isn't the end of your story. It's the start of your strongest chapter yet. It is time to stop feeling stuck and start becoming the architect of your comeback.
Send your comeback stories and questions for the experts to TheSecondWindPodcast@gmail.com
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Helping people build the blueprint to bounce forward from their biggest health challenges.
Whether you are battling back from a major injury, navigating a life altering diagnosis, or your body just isn't what it once was. The journey to feel strong and truly capable again, can feel like a lonely one. I'm Jan Carter and this is Second Wind, the blueprint for your comeback.
Every week, we hear inspiring stories in the comeback corner and learn from experts who understand the physical, mental, and emotional fight. This is our proof that a setback isn't the end of your story. It's the start of your strongest chapter yet. It is time to stop feeling stuck and start becoming the architect of your comeback.
Send your comeback stories and questions for the experts to TheSecondWindPodcast@gmail.com
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide diagnosis or be a substitute for professional medical advice from a healthcare practitioner. You should not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical or health problem, promptly consult your healthcare practitioner. While this podcast is carefully reviewed, we do not take responsibility or liability for the medical accuracy of the information provided by its host or guests and is not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage arising from use of this podcast. It is the listeners' responsibility to check the accuracy and relevance of the information.
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After the overwhelming standstill of the Moratorium, what comes next? This episode explores Stage 2 of the recovery blueprint: Awareness. This is the critical turning point where the fog begins to lift and the first, fragile spark of hope becomes possible. Host Jan Carter explains that hope isn't a passive feeling you wait for—it's an active, trainable skill. Learn the science behind moving from "learned helplessness" to "learned hopefulness," and discover a practical toolkit to find and nurture that first glimmer of possibility, rewiring your brain for recovery.
References and Further Reading
"Hope Theory: A Model of Well-Being" - An accessible article from PositivePsychology.com explaining the work of C.R. Snyder.
"Learned Helplessness: Seligman's Theory of Depression" - A good overview from Simply Psychology or Verywell Mind explaining the foundational concept that the Awareness stage helps to overcome.
"Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control" by Albert Bandura: The foundational academic work on how achieving small goals (mastery experiences) and seeing others succeed (vicarious experiences) builds the belief in your own ability to succeed.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Search for "Patient Activation Measure (PAM)" to find resources on how patient engagement improves health outcomes.
"The Healing Power of Peer Support" - An article from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) that discusses the psychological benefits of shared experience
Send your comeback stories and questions for the experts to thesecondwindpodcast@gmail.com
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