Never Giving Up with Pollyanna Darling: From Bedridden to SUP Champion via Incremental Daily Improvements

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In this episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, host David Pasqualone welcomes an extraordinary guest, Pollyanna Darling. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, self-belief, and the significance of incremental daily improvements. From being bedridden to becoming a standup paddleboard (SUP) champion in her fifties, Pollyanna’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

• 00:00 Introduction to Pollyanna Darling’s Journey
• 02:00 Understanding Diagnosis vs. Prognosis
• 06:47 Pollyanna’s Near-Death Experiences
• 14:35 The Turning Point: From Bedridden to Paddleboard Champion
• 18:58 Pollyanna’s Healing Journey and Writing Process
• 24:01 Steps to Overcoming Adversity
• 27:24 Navigating Therapy and Self-Healing
• 29:21 Discovering Ortho Bionomy
• 29:49 Challenges in Paddle Training
• 32:54 Trusting Your Intuition
• 39:00 The Power of Incremental Daily Improvement
• 43:27 Building Resilience and Support Systems
• 49:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Guest Contact Info:

• Bedridden to Buff book: https://books2read.com/b2b
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyanna-darling/
• If anyone would like to join the writing challenge that begins on September 22, 2025, they need to subscribe (for free) to my Substack here: https://pollyannad.substack.com/

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