#369 - Wayne Forrest - Finding the Power Within

2025-05-20

Wayne Forrest joins Something For Everybody this week. Wayne is a TEDx speaker and life coach. He informs and empowers people from around the world through his podcast, online workshops, digital courses and live events. In this conversation, Wayne shares his journey from being a physically active rugby player to navigating life in a wheelchair after a severe injury. He discusses the importance of mindset, the lessons learned from sports, and how to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Wayne emphasizes the power of beliefs, the...

In this conversation, Wayne shares his journey from being a physically active rugby player to navigating life in a wheelchair after a severe injury. He discusses the importance of mindset, the lessons learned from sports, and how to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Wayne emphasizes the power of beliefs, the significance of gratitude in adversity, and the importance of being curious and trusting oneself. He also offers insights on fatherhood and the impact of being a positive role model for children.

Timestamps:

00:00 Mindset and Mental Control

02:48 The Physicality of Rugby and Its Life Lessons

09:00 Wayne's Rugby Accident

12:04 Acceptance and Transformation After Injury

15:08 The Power of Beliefs and Inner Strength

17:46 Finding Gratitude in Adversity

21:03 Navigating Life's Challenges with Curiosity

24:06 The Inner Warrior

27:02 The Writing Journey and Creative Expression

30:09 Connecting to Spirituality and True Nature

32:57 Trusting Yourself and Taking Risks

38:48 Advice for Young Men and Fathers

45:06 Incredible Achievements Despite Limitations

47:46 Final Thoughts and Offers

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(Recorded on April 28th, 2025)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com)

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