Episode 205 - Is Busy the New Lazy? Why Your Hustle Might Be Holding You Back

SHIFT with Elena Agar

Today, we have an extraordinary guest joining us—Heather Moyes, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a dynamic coach known for her unique path to athletic excellence. Believe it or not, Heather didn't start training for sports until she was 27, busting the myth that it's ever too late to chase your dreams. Heather shares her inspiring journey from playing rugby with Canada's national team to breaking records at a bobsled testing camp—all while juggling a master’s degree in occupational therapy. In this episode, Heather dives deep into the concept of shifts—both in perspective and performance—aligning perfectly with the ethos of our podcast. She explains how she empowers individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable high performance without compromising their well-being. Heather also sheds light on the importance of recovery as a strategy for success, deconstructs societal glorification of busyness, and advocates for a balanced, value-driven life. Prepare to be inspired by her wisdom on taking intentional breaks and her exciting plans for rejuvenating retreats in exotic locales like Morocco. Tune in to discover insightful strategies for balancing high performance with mindful rest, and learn what it truly means to live a fulfilled, regret-free life. Don't miss this empowering conversation! Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-moyse%E2%9C%A8-oly-bsc-mscot-15976550/ Website: https://www.heathermoyse.com/ Follow her on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermoyse/ Get her book: https://www.amazon.com/Redefining-Realistic-Perspective-Potential-Story/dp/1775097226 If you are interested in learning more about any of her upcoming retreat experiences, click this link to add your name to the list: https://heather-moyse.kit.com/fbea9a282d Time stamps: 00:00 Late Bloomer's Journey to Success 04:41 Athletic Testing and Sled Trials 08:42 Discovering Personal Fulfillment 12:59 "Emphasizing Recovery for Progress" 16:37 "Micro Recovery for Mindfulness" 20:02 Athlete Recovery and Off-Season Breaks 21:38 Retreats for Sustainable Performance 24:39 "Subtle Mindset Shifts" 29:24 Identify Energy Deficiencies Affecting Life 32:50 Annual Retreats for Recharging 33:36 Embracing Rest: Overcoming Workaholism Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij