Step into the powerful and inspiring world of resilience and perseverance with this compelling episode of The Pain Game Podcast. Your host, Lyndsay Soprano, brings her raw and real perspective on living with chronic pain and trauma, sharing the darkest corners of her heart and soul. In this episode, Lyndsay is joined by the incredible Rich Ingram, a retired United States Army captain, keynote speaker, and endurance athlete. Despite losing his arm in an enemy ambush while deployed in Iraq in 2005, Rich has continued to embrace life's challenges and thrive in adversity.

Rich shares his journey of finding purpose and direction through the military, the harrowing experience of the ambush, and the immediate aftermath of losing his arm. He opens up about the emotional and physical toll of his injury, the struggle to find a new purpose, and the process of reinventing himself. Rich's story is a testament to the power of moving forward, no matter the obstacles.

Together, Lyndsay and Rich explore the themes of resilience, mindset, and the importance of showing up every day, even when it's hard. They discuss the concept of emotional threshold, the significance of having a purpose, and the transformative power of doing uncomfortable things.

This episode is a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone facing their own battles, reminding us all that the only way is forward.

Find Rich Ingram Here:

Instagram: @richtingram
Facebook: Raw Resilience
LinkedIn: Rich T Ingram
Website: Rich Ingram
YouTube: @richingramrawresilience

Episode Highlights:
(00:00) This is your pain game podcast about living with chronic pain and trauma
(02:15) Introduction to Rich Ingram and his journey
(06:48) The ambush in Iraq and losing his arm
(15:30) The emotional and physical toll of the injury
(22:05) Finding purpose and direction through the military
(28:20) The struggle of reinventing himself
(35:10) The importance of mindset in overcoming adversity
(40:55) Practical strategies for resilience and perseverance
(47:30) The role of supportive relationships in the journey
(53:20) The power of doing uncomfortable things
(57:45) Final thoughts and words of encouragement for listeners