Contact Jess:
Jessica DiBiase

Coach, Kettlebell Trainer for over 15 years, Founder of @kettleguard and Kettlebell World Champion

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email: [email protected]

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Mikki WIlliden PhD
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In this episode, Mikki and Jess explore the emotional and psychological weight of injury—whether it’s you, your child, or your client navigating it. From mindset shifts to nutrition strategies, they unpack how identity, performance, and healing are deeply intertwined. Jess shares her current journey supporting her athletic son through a shoulder injury and the insights that ripple out into parenting, coaching, and self-reflection. They cover the hidden grief of losing part of your identity when you can’t do what you love, and how to reclaim agency through small, intentional actions—like smarter nutrition, active recovery, and staying connected to your community. Whether you’re sidelined by a niggle or something bigger, this episode is a reminder: you’re not stuck, you’re adapting.

Highlights:

• How injuries challenge identity and mindset—for adults and kids
• Active recovery strategies to stay engaged and speed up healing
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition: what to eat and what to avoid
• The role of agency and community when movement is limited
• Jess’s reminder that doing something is better than doing nothing