263: Plot Twist with Koya Webb
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263: Plot Twist with Koya Webb
Episode 263 Show Notes
In this bite-sized Plot Twist episode, Light Watkins revisits an inspiring moment from his conversation with Koya Webb, a track star turned spiritual leader. Koya shares how a sudden back injury during her college track career changed the course of her life forever. At the peak of her athletic success, Koya suffered a stress fracture that left her unable to run, plunging her into a period of uncertainty and depression.
Her journey took a surprising turn when a counselor introduced her to yoga, and a chance encounter with the book You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay opened her eyes to the powerful connection between emotions and the body. These moments became the foundation for her healing and transformation.
Koya’s story is a testament to resilience and following intuitive nudges. From rebuilding her athletic career and training for the Olympics to discovering her true purpose of helping others find balance and healing, Koya’s journey is both relatable and empowering.
Listeners will hear how Koya overcame self-doubt, heartbreak, and setbacks, leaning into the spiritual path that yoga offered. Whether it was breathing through the pain or cold-calling a top coach to pursue her Olympic dream, Koya’s story is filled with lessons about persistence, intuition, and self-discovery.
If you’ve ever faced a life-altering setback or struggled to find your purpose, this episode will inspire you to trust life’s unexpected turns and uncover the strength you didn’t know you had.
Key Points From This Episode:
The Injury That Changed Everything: Koya shares how a mysterious back injury ended her track season and forced her to redefine her path.
Battling Setbacks and Depression: Struggling with the loss of her identity as an athlete, Koya faced a tough emotional journey.
Discovering Yoga and Healing: A counselor’s suggestion to try yoga opened the door to physical and emotional recovery.
The Power of Louise Hay’s Words: Koya explains how You Can Heal Your Life helped her see the connection between emotions and physical health.
A Bold Leap Toward the Olympics: Koya recalls cold-calling a top coach and moving to California to chase her Olympic dreams.
Redefining Success and Purpose: Through yoga and spirituality, Koya shifted her focus from winning medals to making an impact on others.
Quotes:
"The sky’s the limit when you align joy with purpose and serve others." — Koya Webb
"Life is about choosing love, no matter what comes your way." — Koya Webb
"Your life is valuable simply because you’re breathing and contributing." — Koya Webb
"Transformation begins the moment you embrace discomfort as a necessary part of growth." — Koya Webb
"Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s the foundation for showing up fully in the world." — Koya Webb
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Follow Koya on social media: @koyawebb
Listen to Koya’s full episode here: https://www.lightwatkins.com/show/koya-webb