What happens when your identity is rooted in doing—but life calls you to simply be?

In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Dr. Kara Otuomagie—chiropractor, community leader, Ironman athlete, and founder of Kinetic Living, a multidisciplinary health clinic in Edmonton.

We talk about what it really means to slow down, step into self-trust, and lead from a place of presence. Kara shares how her journey began with caretaking at a young age, how she learned to redefine service, and why building community and connection became the cornerstone of her mission.

This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes your biggest achievements come from the moments you’re forced to sit in discomfort and listen.

In this episode, we cover:

• Kara’s journey from caretaker to chiropractor and entrepreneur
• The origin story of Kinetic Living and the power of community support
• How doing an Ironman became a spiritual and personal reckoning
• Navigating injury and what it taught her about identity
• The emotional growth that comes from stepping away from toxic relationships
• What it means to lead quietly, intuitively, and wholeheartedly
• The joy of reconnecting with your inner child and choosing presence over productivity

Connect with Dr. Kara Otuomagie:

Website: http://www.kineticliving.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreveryfriday/ https://www.instagram.com/kinetic.living/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarao/

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