Hope Lives in the Work

In this deeply personal episode of Grounded in Motion, Dr. Renee Whynes explores how hope is not a passive feeling, but an active practice — especially in the face of uncertainty.

Renee shares her journey from finding a lump at just 13 years old, to navigating multiple biopsies as an adult, and how breast cancer awareness has shaped not just her perspective, but her purpose. Despite the fear and the not knowing, she chooses to live, ride, and hope — fully and intentionally.

Inspired by a powerful article on sisterhood in cycling, Renee reflects on the courage of women who ride through cancer, grief, and hardship, and how movement becomes a lifeline for hope. She offers an intimate look into why she rides to raise awareness for cancer, how she finds joy despite the unknown, and how community transforms struggle into unity.

This episode is a reminder that hope isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you build, moment by moment, mile by mile.