26: Kelsie Painter on Facing the Lion Within, Radical Ownership & Expanding Through Adversity | Her Xpansion Podcast

What if your biggest battles held the key to your greatest breakthroughs?

In this raw and deeply moving episode of the Her Xpansion Podcast, I sit down with the fierce and tender-hearted Kelsie Painter—ultra-endurance runner, spiritual seeker, and mama on a mission to reclaim her worth. Kelsie opens up about navigating the depths of mental illness, walking away from blame, and learning to meet pain not as a punishment, but as a portal to purpose.

From long-distance mountain runs to long nights supporting her husband in ultra-marathons, Kelsie reveals how enduring discomfort and reconnecting with spiritual truth can bring clarity, connection, and growth. She shares how running helped her confront her inner “lion”—the protective but limiting voice within—and how prayer, presence, and persistence allowed her to break through the dark and step fully into the light.

If you’re feeling stuck, tired, or hungry for a deeper connection to yourself and your calling, this conversation will stir your spirit and remind you: you’re not alone—and you can rise.

In this conversation, we discuss:
 🔹 Why embracing pain and suffering can become a sacred path to personal expansion
 🔹 How to take radical ownership and stop blaming others for your struggles
 🔹 Kelsie’s “lion and the mouse” analogy for healing mental and emotional blocks
 🔹 The power of prayer, surrender, and solitude for reconnecting with God
 🔹 How to expand your capabilities by surrounding yourself with inspiring women
 🔹 Why community is essential for growth—and how women can be each other’s roots

Connect with Kelsie Painter:
 📲 Instagram: @kelsiepainter - https://www.instagram.com/kelsiepainter

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