The Strength Connection Ep 277 Laken Summerville: Creating your Strongest Story
Feb 1, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Laken Summerville, a mindset performance specialist and former CrossFit athlete, shares her journey from burnout to empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of unlearning self-judgment to cultivate genuine self-love. The conversation highlights the pressures women face in caregiving roles and the necessity of prioritizing self-care. Laken also explains how anticipation drives motivation and the significance of actionable steps in overcoming self-limiting beliefs, reinforcing the idea that small successes can lead to transformative changes.
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CrossFit Journey
- Laken, a former endurance athlete, transitioned to CrossFit after college.
- She was hooked from the first workout and loved the competitive and varied nature of it.
CrossFit's Allure
- CrossFit's appeal lies in its competitive aspect and constant variability.
- It challenges both mental and physical limits, pushing athletes to their thresholds.
Longevity as an Afterthought
- During her competitive CrossFit years, Laken prioritized performance over longevity.
- She admitted to not considering the long-term impact on her body.