Fitness as a Trauma Modality: From Diagnosis to Stage
Brandy Robinson shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a brain tumor diagnosis while competing in bodybuilding. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about resilience, mindset, faith, and how fitness became a transformative tool for healing and recovery.
In This Episode We Discuss:
- Brandy's brain tumor diagnosis and recovery journey
- Using fitness as a modality for trauma healing
- Building mental resilience through adversity
- The Nashville Fit Show and the Overcomers Award
- The role of faith, gratitude, and purpose in overcoming life's challenges
- Why sharing your story can impact and inspire others
What You'll Learn:
- How fitness can strengthen both mind and body during difficult seasons
- Practical ways to cultivate resilience and perseverance
- The importance of living with purpose and gratitude
- How vulnerability and storytelling can help others heal
- Why intentional living creates a more meaningful life
Listen & Connect
Through the Trauma Podcast
🎙 Website:
https://www.throughthetraumapodcast.com
Guest & Partnership Opportunities
🤝 Apply to Be a Guest:
https://throughthetraumapodcast.online/guest
Empowerography
📸 Luxury Branding, Fitness & Empowerment Photography:
https://empowerography.com
Connect with Amber Larkins
📸 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_amber_larkins/
📘 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/amber.larkins.39/
💼 LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-larkins-43529986/
🎵 TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@theamberlarkins
Resources Mentioned
Nashville Fit Show
🏆 Official Website:
https://www.nashvillefitshow.com/
🏆 Story Project:
https://www.nashvillefitshow.com/story-project
📖 Learn More:
https://www.nashvillefitshow.com/blog/story-project
🌟 2025 Finalists:
https://www.nashvillefitshow.com/blog/finalists-2025
📰 Meet the Four Women Behind the Story Project:
https://nashvillefitmagazine.com/meet-four-npc-nashville-fit-show-women-hear-their-inspiring-stories/
Connect with Brandy Robinson
📸 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/b.robinson77
🎥 Original Nashville Fit Show Story Project Submission:
https://youtu.be/spBZvA42qPY
Keywords
Brandy Robinson, brain tumor survivor, bodybuilding, trauma recovery, resilience, fitness transformation, mindset, faith, overcoming adversity, Nashville Fit Show, Overcomers Award, personal growth, healing through fitness, inspiration, Through the Trauma Podcast.
