26 Mar 2026 · 1 min
Mike Hartman, a performance coach and former professional athlete, guides a meditation for people recovering from injury. You'll work through breathing, recall your experience without judgment, and recognize the support that helped you heal and the strength you built.
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Welcome to the Healthy Mindset App Podcast, where host Mike Hartman, a performance coach and former professional athlete, brings his passion to help athletes and workplace athletes achieve their dreams and goals while being mindful of everything else in life. Mike also uses this platform to share his targeted assessment applications, Healthy Mindset Course, meditation, and goal-setting technique for the athlete and workplace athlete. We're glad you're here. Now let's dive headfirst into this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast. Here's your host, Mike Hartman.
Overcoming injury. Welcome to this guided meditation. Find a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down, and gently close your eyes. Take a deep breath in, centering your mind and body. Hold it for a moment. And then slowly exhale, releasing any tension or stress. Now bring to mind a time when you faced an injury. Picture the moment clearly. Recall the frustration, the pain, and the struggle of recovery. Allow yourself to acknowledge those feelings without judgment. Shift your focus now to the support you received during that time. Remember the encouragement from your coaches, teammates, and loved ones. Think of the words of motivation and the acts of kindness that helped you through. Reflect on the medical professionals who assisted in your healing. Appreciate their expertise, care, and dedication to your recovery. Feel gratitude for their role in helping you regain your strength. Take a moment to recognize your own resilience and determination. Despite the challenges, you persevered. Feel proud of your strength and your ability to overcome adversity. Consider the lessons you learned from this experience, the patience, the perseverance, and the strength you gained. Let these lessons remind you of your inner power and capability. As you reflect on overcoming your injury, let the gratitude fill your heart. Take a deep breath in, feeling grateful for the support, the growth, and the strength that emerged from this experience. Hold it for a moment And then slowly exhale, letting the feelings of gratitude and empowerment settle within you. Feel the warmth of this gratitude spreading throughout your body. Let it empower you and remind you of your inner strength, Know that you have the resilience to overcome any challenge that comes your way. Now, take another deep breath in, and as you exhale, slowly bring your awareness back to the present moment. Wiggle your fingers and toes, gently stretching your body. When you feel ready, slowly open your eyes, carrying with you the positive energy and gratitude from this meditation. Thank you for taking this time to reflect on your journey of overcoming injury. Remember, the strength and resilience you demonstrated are always within you, ready to be called upon whenever you need them.
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