#50. “Your Path Doesn’t Have to Make Sense” - 10 Life-Changing Lessons From Su Carty
Sat Sep 13 2025
What if the path you’re on doesn’t make sense to anyone else but it’s exactly where you’re meant to be?
Su Carty’s story proves that courage, vision, and compassion can break barriers in sport, leadership, and healing. From psychiatric nursing to becoming the first Irish woman elected to the Rugby World Council, Su has lived a life of saying yes to what lights her up.
In this minisode, Karen shares the 10 most powerful lessons from their conversation - lessons that will help you show up with courage, embrace failure, celebrate wins, and remember that healing and leadership are never separate.
💡 Key Takeaways
🌟 Your path doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else — it just has to light you up.
🌍 Big change starts with a clear vision and a village of support.
💪 Leading in a male-dominated space takes courage, collaboration, and trust.
❌ Mistakes are data, not identity — fail fast, fail forward.
💖 Authority without empathy fails, empathy without standards wobbles.
🧠 You can’t separate mental and physical health — they always impact each other.
🎉 Celebrate small wins — they rewire your brain and build confidence.
🕰 Stress-proof your day with 5-minute resets — write it, date it, delegate it.
👭 Mentors and friends aren’t luxuries — they’re performance strategies.
🚪 Back yourself — knock on the door you’re afraid of, it will likely open.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist🔗 Karen’s Free MS Masterclass
Connect With Su Carty:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/su.carty/
👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.carty.14?fref=ts
🌐 Website: https://www.sucarty.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-carty-9369461b/
Connect With Karen Dwyer:
🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here
💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator
⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com
📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer
👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer
💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer
🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here
Talk Healing to Me:
🎥YouTube: Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel
📸 Instagram: @talkhealingtomepod
👍 Facebook: @talkhealingtomepod
🌐 Website: @talkhealingtomepod
📸TikTok: @talkhealingtomepod
💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome
Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay
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What if the path you’re on doesn’t make sense to anyone else but it’s exactly where you’re meant to be? Su Carty’s story proves that courage, vision, and compassion can break barriers in sport, leadership, and healing. From psychiatric nursing to becoming the first Irish woman elected to the Rugby World Council, Su has lived a life of saying yes to what lights her up. In this minisode, Karen shares the 10 most powerful lessons from their conversation - lessons that will help you show up with courage, embrace failure, celebrate wins, and remember that healing and leadership are never separate. 💡 Key Takeaways 🌟 Your path doesn’t have to make sense to anyone else — it just has to light you up. 🌍 Big change starts with a clear vision and a village of support. 💪 Leading in a male-dominated space takes courage, collaboration, and trust. ❌ Mistakes are data, not identity — fail fast, fail forward. 💖 Authority without empathy fails, empathy without standards wobbles. 🧠 You can’t separate mental and physical health — they always impact each other. 🎉 Celebrate small wins — they rewire your brain and build confidence. 🕰 Stress-proof your day with 5-minute resets — write it, date it, delegate it. 👭 Mentors and friends aren’t luxuries — they’re performance strategies. 🚪 Back yourself — knock on the door you’re afraid of, it will likely open. Resources & Links Mentioned: 🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist🔗 Karen’s Free MS Masterclass Connect With Su Carty: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/su.carty/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susan.carty.14?fref=ts 🌐 Website: https://www.sucarty.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-carty-9369461b/ Connect With Karen Dwyer: 🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator ⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com 📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer 👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer 💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer 🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here Talk Healing to Me: 🎥YouTube: Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel 📸 Instagram: @talkhealingtomepod 👍 Facebook: @talkhealingtomepod 🌐 Website: @talkhealingtomepod 📸TikTok: @talkhealingtomepod 💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay Thank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟