S1 E7 From Paralympics to Para Ice Hockey: Lynda Holt on Resilience, Reinvention & Saying Yes

Paralympic silver medallist Lynda Holt shares her journey from athletics to para ice hockey at 53. Learn about midlife reinvention, overcoming disability barriers, resilience after setbacks, and why saying yes before you're ready might be the bravest thing you can do.

In this episode of Midlife Unfiltered, Lynda discusses her path to the Sydney 2000 Paralympics, working two jobs for free to prove herself, spending four months in hospital during COVID, and her goal to compete in the 2030 Winter Paralympics.

Perfect for women in midlife seeking inspiration, disability advocates, and anyone interested in Paralympic sports, adaptive athletics, and stories of perseverance.

In this episode we explore:

• What it means to be seen as an athlete, not just a disabled person "having a go"

• The art of reframing and how it's different from pretending everything's fine

• Why comparison steals your race (and how to run your own)

• The barriers that still exist and which ones are worth fighting

• What happens when you lie in a hospital bed for four months and decide you're one day closer to getting out

• The difference between giving up and reassessing—and why both take courage

• What it takes to say yes before you know how it will work out