Ep. 62- Living with MS and Winning a European Weightlifting Championship at 60 with Kim Rahir

More Than Your Age

Welcome back to The More Than Your Age podcast! Boy does it feel good to be back and releasing new episodes. In today's episode, Kim Rahir shares how her life changed dramatically after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and later multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite these health challenges, Kim remained resilient. She learned to appreciate the small moments and let go of unnecessary stress, becoming a more patient and grateful mother. Kim fought for her right to make informed treatment decisions and eventually stopped lifelong injections. Through strength training, Kim reclaimed her physical and mental health, regaining lost reflexes and confidence. She developed a passion for weightlifting that created a new opportunity to compete, and at 55. Now, Kim helps midlife women rebuild their strength and confidence with personalized training programs. I can’t wait for you to hear the entire story as Kim shares her inspiring journey of overcoming MS and finding strength in unexpected places. Takeaways -Take one day at a time and focus on the present moment. -Appreciate the small moments and let go of unnecessary pressure. -Health challenges can change your perspective on what truly matters in life. -Advocate for yourself and make informed decisions about your treatment. -Gratitude and patience can improve relationships and overall well-being. Strength training can have a profound impact on physical and mental health, even for individuals with chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis. -Rebuilding physical strength can help regain confidence and trust in the body, leading to a more positive outlook on life. -Choosing not to share a health diagnosis with others can be a personal decision to avoid being defined by the illness. -Focusing on the present and taking small steps towards goals can create momentum and lead to long-term success. -It's never too late to pursue dreams and goals, regardless of age or life circumstances. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:43 Career in Journalism 03:50 Transitioning from Writing to Video Reporting 07:02 Health Challenges: Paralysis and Diagnosis 12:47 Recovery and Mental Health 22:36 Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis 27:11 Fighting for Informed Treatment Decisions 29:06 Challenges of Lifelong Treatment 30:10 Reclaiming Health Through Strength Training 36:14 The Power of Physical Strength and Confidence 41:00 Embracing Olympic Weightlifting 46:30 Building Strength and Confidence in Midlife 57:25 Focusing on Today and Overcoming Limitations Connect with Kim https://kimrahir.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim.rahir/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.rahir Connect with Erica mailto:[e-mail] // https://www.facebook.com/morethanyourage // https://www.instagram.com/morethanyourage/ // https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-pasvar-50b02a137/ https://little-river-36706.myflodesk.com/el1gbs104q Are you interested in starting your own podcast? Riverside.fm is a great tool for recording episodes remotely. The More Than Your Age Podcast is an affiliate and highly recommends this company. You can use this link to learn more: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=erica-pasvar