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From Crisis to Comeback — The Story of Ray Conway
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From paralysis scare to peak condition at 66.
In this episode, Jon sits down with legendary PT Ray Conway to share a remarkable comeback — from a serious motorbike accident that nearly left him paralysed, to rebuilding his life, body and mindset stronger than ever.
💡 Whether you’re recovering from injury, building resilience, or just looking for inspiration, this one’s packed with real lessons in mindset, training and perseverance.
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⏳ Timestamps – Skip to the Good Bits
00:00 Told he’d be paralysed — Ray’s accident and hospital stay
00:25 Meet Ray Conway: ripped at 66, PT for 25+ years
00:50 From city trader to unexpected personal trainer
01:35 The accident that changed everything — full story
05:00 Miraculous recovery and walking out of hospital
08:00 Straight back to work — recovery under pressure
09:00 Lessons from 26 surgeries and brutal rehab
10:00 What real rehabilitation looks like (and why mindset is everything)
11:00 Preparing clients for surgery and faster recovery
12:30 The real power of belief and mindset in healing
14:00 Breathwork, trauma release and cold water therapy
15:20 Ray’s unexpected life as a competitive dancer
17:00 Why dancing was harder than anything else
18:30 End of part one — teaser for part two
📢 Real PT stories. No fluff. No nonsense. Just proper experience and lessons from the front line.
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