Reframing Thoughts & Making Lemonade with CrossFit Games Adaptive Athlete Rebecca Shingledecker

Season #5 Episode #368

Over the course of one year, Rebecca Shingledecker was diagnosed with a brain tumor, had surgery, and experienced two additional brain injuries. This year, she competed in the CrossFit Games’ inaugural adaptive athlete division and now joins the podcast to talk about adaptation and tenacity.

Key Moments:

  1. Making Lemonade How Rebecca Shingledecker adapted to life after being diagnosed with a brain tumor and having two other brain injuries in a single year
  2. Lighting the Fire How she used competitive nature to do things she was told she couldn’t do anymore
  3. Before and After How she learned to live with physical changes and push through new challenges
  4. Flipping the Script Why Shingledecker says it’s important to use positive self-talk to reframe negative thoughts

Connect with Rebecca on Instagram @LemonadeMaker76 

 

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