Sam In Cham with Samantha Ryder
She’s back!! Minna Riihimaki on literally surviving life in the mountains and why focus really does determine reality!
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?
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.
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.
Her speed and agility may not be what they were, but she tells me every turn of a ski and every strike of an ice axe is a pure gift and source of joy.
Follow Minna Riihimaki @minnamaki for more
For more on the amazing athletes and sports enthusiasts featured on the podcast, head to Instagram @samincham_thepodcast and Facebook.
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?
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.
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.
Her speed and agility may not be what they were, but she tells me every turn of a ski and every strike of an ice axe is a pure gift and source of joy.
Follow Minna Riihimaki @minnamaki for more
For more on the amazing athletes and sports enthusiasts featured on the podcast, head to Instagram @samincham_thepodcast and Facebook.