<p>Courage is not the absence of fear, it's saying <em>yes</em> when your heart whispers to go for it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Su Carty’s journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring. From working as a nurse to becoming the first Irish woman elected to the Rugby World Council, Su has lived at the intersection of leadership, healing, and resilience. She helped grow women’s rugby worldwide, stood as a voice for women in leadership, and continues to empower others through her work in performance, wellbeing, and emotional health.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this conversation, Su opens up about the power of teamwork, the lessons learned from setbacks, the importance of writing things down to free your mind, and why every small success matters. Whether you’re navigating leadership, chronic illness, or the everyday challenges of life, Su’s wisdom will leave you inspired to back yourself and take the next step forward.</p><p><br />💡<strong> Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>🌱 The most unlikely paths can lead to extraordinary journeys.</li><li>❤️ Leadership requires both <em>strategy and heart</em>.</li><li>🤝 Change is never a solo act - <em>“it takes a village.”</em></li><li>📝 Write it down-  clearing your head on paper frees you from stress and brain fog.</li><li>✨ Celebrate <em>every</em> win, even the small ones.</li><li>📞 Asking for support and mentorship is a strength, not a weakness.</li><li>🐾 Even simple grounding rituals (like time with Su’s dog Ari) can be powerful.</li><li>🔑 Setbacks can open doors to something even better — rejection isn’t the end.</li><li>💬 Su’s message: <em>Go for it. Back yourself.</em></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources &amp; Links Mentioned:</strong></p><p>🔗<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaS6cAzk6wWluHc1hJ1qs9x89RAXSCxLuUUmzpMk6sIRwSGQ/viewform" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast</strong><br /></a>🔗<a href="https://iaomt.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist<br /></a>🔗<a href="https://www.mstosuccess.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Karen’s Free MS Masterclass</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect With Su Carty:</strong></p><p>📸<strong> Instagram:⁠ </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/su.carty/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/su.carty/</a>  </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkhealingtomepod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠</a>👍<strong> Facebook</strong>:⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TalkHealingToMePod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/susan.carty.14?fref=ts" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/susan.carty.14?fref=ts</a> </p><p>🌐<strong> Website:</strong>⁠<a href="https://linktr.ee/talkhealingtomepod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.sucarty.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sucarty.com</a></p><p>💼<strong> LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-carty-9369461b/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-carty-9369461b/</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Connect With Karen Dwyer:</strong></p><p>🌐<strong> Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals </strong><a href="http://www.successwithms.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>⁠<a href="https://linktr.ee/talkhealingtomepod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a></p><p>💬<strong> Join the Free Facebook Group:</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/karendwyerwellnessaccelorator" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator</a></p><p>⏱️<strong> Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes:</strong><a href="http://www.karendwyer.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>www.karendwyer.com</a></p><p>📸<strong> Instagram:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamkarendwyer/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>@iamkarendwyer</a></p><p>👍<strong>Facebook:</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/iamkarendwyer/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>Karen Dwyer</a></p><p>💼<strong> LinkedIn:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-dwyer-/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> </strong>Karen Dwyer</a></p><p>🎥<strong> Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk </strong><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XQx6ccvFS5o" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Talk Healing to Me:</strong></p><p>🎥<strong>YouTube:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TalkHealingToMe" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>⁠</strong> Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠</a></p><p>📸<strong> Instagram:⁠</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkhealingtomepod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠</a></p><p>👍<strong> Facebook</strong>:⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TalkHealingToMePod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠</a></p><p>🌐<strong> Website:</strong>⁠<a href="https://linktr.ee/talkhealingtomepod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠</a> </p><p>📸<strong>TikTok:⁠</strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@talkhealingtomepod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>💼<strong> LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/talk-healing-to-me/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@talkhealingtome</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Music by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/cozyvibes-25452378/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=16215" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Max Chubrey</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=music&amp;utm_content=16215" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pixabay</a></p><p>Thank you for listening to this episode of <em>Talk Healing to Me</em>! 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