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    Adapt, Heal & Thrive: A Q&A with Dr. Chad Woodard

    by Bill Miles Apr 09, 2019 5 minutes
    Adapt, Heal & Thrive. Dr. Chad Woodard on bicycle, competing in a triathlon.
    Dr. Chad Woodard competing in a triathlon

    With an awareness of our bodies’ innate power to heal and a willingness to adapt, we can thrive in the face of physical and mental challenges

    —

    Dr. Chad Woodard, a former professional dancer and now physical therapist, understands the innate healing power of our bodies and our potential to thrive and achieve well beyond our self-limiting beliefs. In this Q&A, Chad discusses the injuries that ended his dance career, as well as his evolution into an elite endurance athlete, and the mindset and lifestyle choices that we can all adopt to live more fully.

    I firmly believe that most of us go through our lives living below our highest level of potential as we often rationalize mediocrity and comfort

    — Dr. Chad Woodard

    Q: In the height of your

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