The Accident That Forced Me to Rethink Everything: Identity, Reinvention & Living with Intention

What happens when life forces you to stop everything and reexamine who you really are? In this honest and inspiring conversation, Marni Battista shares how a devastating ski accident became the catalyst for a complete reinvention—from rebuilding her physical body to redesigning her life, career, and relationships. We explore the fears that surface when our identity is shaken, the power of design thinking in life transitions, and how asking better questions can lead to a more meaningful, aligned life. If you're navigating change or craving a deeper sense of purpose, this episode offers both insight and practical tools to help you step into your own radical living challenge.Chapters:00:00 – Marni’s Life-Changing Ski Accident01:16 – Introducing Marni Battista01:58 – Facing Pain and a Broken Foundation03:16 – Rock Bottom & the Design Thinking Breakthrough04:19 – Rediscovering Forgotten Parts of Yourself04:29 – The RV Experiment and Questioning Wants vs. Needs05:42 – Finding Self-Belief and Relationship Shifts06:28 – Realigning Career with Soul Purpose07:31 – Essentialism, Hosting, and Living with Less08:18 – Navigating Change as a Couple09:34 – Becoming Allies in Relationship Growth10:34 – Radical Honesty in Daily Life11:24 – Learning to Feel: The Power of Emotional Vocabulary12:17 – Numbing Behaviors and the Cost of Avoidance13:01 – The Illusion of Self and the Shopping Cart Exercise14:46 – The 7 Radical Questions from Marni’s Book16:52 – Childlike Wonder & the Practice of Gratitude17:42 – Practicing Hopefulness Daily18:29 – Stillness Practices that Work for You19:11 – Creating Instead of Consuming20:14 – Trusting the Journey Instead of the Outcome21:45 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find the Book#RadicalLiving #MarniBattista #LifeReinvention #MidlifeRemix #DesignYourLife #PersonalGrowth #IdentityCrisis #EmotionalWellbeing #StillnessPractice #ReinventYourself #PurposeDrivenLife #StevenMiyao #CoachingMetta #LifeTransitions #EmotionalResilience