What happens when your dream crashes in front of you—literally—and the world writes your headline for you?

Thirty years ago, Maureen “Mo” Manley was one of the world’s top female cyclists, known for her grit, fire, and relentless climb through the toughest races in the world, including the Tour de France Femmes. But during one of those brutal ascents, her vision suddenly blurred, forcing her out of the race and into a terrifying new reality: a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Within a year, the elite cyclist who once devoured hills with fury needed a cane just to walk.

But that wasn’t the end of her story.

In this episode, Mo takes us through that pivotal moment and what came next—how she refused to let a diagnosis define her, and instead became her own greatest research project. From steroids to turning orange from eating too many carrots, biofeedback to nutrition, Mo threw everything at MS with the same passion she brought to the bike. She even designed her own graduate degree in Integrated Wellness, blending science with soul to reclaim her health—and help others do the same.

Mo opens up about the highs, the heartbreaks, and even the hilarious missteps on her way back to the saddle. Along the way, she became a fierce advocate, a single mom, a speaker with heart, and a beacon of hope for anyone facing what feels like an impossible climb.

If you've ever felt limited by a diagnosis, defined by a moment, or unsure how to move forward—this episode is your reminder that the end is often just the beginning.

Learn more about Maureen and her work at: www.maureenmanley.com

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