
She’s back!! Minna Riihimaki on literally surviving life in the mountains and why focus really does determine reality!
Published on Jan 31
5402
0:000:00
<p>Minna Riihimaki – says the human body is capable of recovery in an incredible way, but it all depends on the mind. She knows first-hand what it’s like to suffer life-threatening injuries and not know whether recovery is even possible? </p><p> </p><p>Growing up in Finland, Minna’s childhood was spent happily exploring the great outdoors, but at age 20, she packed a car and drove to Grenoble to study – she already knew the Alps would become her home. However, it came to a crashing halt one perfect day in 2016 - after years of being in control, she found herself in uncharted territory following a horrific accident in which she almost lost her leg and her life. </p><p>In this week’s podcast, Minna, a dental surgeon, and mother of two, talks about determination and passion – maybe she doesn’t believe in miracles, but her unwavering love for the mountains coupled with never giving up, has helped bring her back to some kind of normality.</p><p> </p><p>Her speed and agility may not be what ...