After losing both my legs at the age of 19 I bounced forward to become a 3-time Paralympic medalist, one of Oprah’s top 100 thought leaders, a New York Times best-selling author, a Dancing with the Stars runner up, and a world-renown motivational speaker. I’m here to challenge you with one thing: How can you use your current situation to get ahead? How can you not just survive the challenges you are facing but actually thrive because of them. After all, it's not about bouncing back to who we ...
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In the final episode of We Have a Goal, we explore how sport can contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on the environmental dimension. Team USA Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy and IOC Young Leaders discuss ways in which to consider sustainability practices at an individual and collective level using sport as a cataly…
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Reducing inequality is key in creating more inclusive communities. In this third episode of We Have a Goal, Team USA Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy and IOC Young Leaders discuss the inequalities which currently exist for individuals and groups, with a special focus on those with disabilities. A subject close to Amy’s heart, we pay particular attenti…
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The second in the four-episode podcast series “We Have a Goal” focuses on promoting peace through sport. Paralympian Amy Purdy is joined by three inspiring IOC Young Leaders: Sophia Papamichalopoulos, OLY (Cyprus), Waleed Abu Nada (Jordan) and Elena Mercedes Haro Lima (Guatemala). They discuss how, through using sport as a catalyst, their IOC Young…
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How does sport help us change the world for the better? In We Have a Goal, a four-episode podcast series supported by Worldwide Olympic Partner Panasonic, Paralympian and motivational speaker Amy Purdy talks to IOC Young Leaders about their own journeys and how they’re driving change in the areas of gender equality, inclusion, sustainability and pe…
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Amy Cuddy: Living Inspired Through Uninspiring Times and The Importance Of Supporting One Another
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Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, award-winning Harvard lecturer, and expert on the behavioral science of power, presence, and prejudice. She is also one of Amy Purdy's best friends. Amy and Amy talk about how their friendship helps both of them live inspired lives. In This Episode Why they value their friendship so much: …
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Jonathan Fields: How To Align Your Work With Your Purpose and Build A Career That Lights You Up
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Jonathan Fields is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business owner and host of The Good Life podcast. Jonathan’s focus is on maximizing human potential and is the driving force behind Sparketypes. Jonathan Fields and Amy Purdy dive head first into how to find inspiration in your career and how to know when it’s time to start a new…
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Amy Purdy and Dave Hollis are both New York Bestselling Authors, and in this meaningful episode, they talk about getting past life's struggles and transforming your life. They share personal stories and talk about how you can live the life you're meant to live even through challenging times. Amy talks about how she overcame and grew as a person fro…
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This week, Amy was joined by her husband, Daniel Gale. In this short episode, Daniel gives advice to people who aren't feeling motivated or inspired right now on how to find inspiration. Amy starts the episode by sharing something that she's really excited about, and have been working on for months. Her Live Inspired jewelry collection with Tiny Ta…
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My Husband: Living Inspired Together, Finding Strength Through Challenge and Always Giving Back
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Amy’s husband, Daniel Gale, joins Amy for a heartwarming episode. They dive into how they met, living an inspired life together, and finding strength through challenges. “Inspiration is the spark to motivation and to do the things that you want to do.” Amy and Daniel discuss the sweet story of how they met and navigated a long-distance relationship…
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Amy’s dad, Stephan Purdy, is a Vietnam war veteran. He joins Amy for an emotional and inspirational episode where he talks about his decision to join the Marine Corps and what it was like when he returned home. Years later, he gave a kidney to his daughter who was fighting for her life. In this heartfelt episode, Amy and Stephan discuss finding ins…
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Three Things You Can Do Right Now To Lower Your Stress Level (bonus content from Susie Moore)
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Amy's guest Susie Moore has three things you can do right now to immediately lower your stress level. This episode is less than 4 minutes long and well worth the listen so you're ready to push stress away the next time in creeps into your life.
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Susie Moore is a business and life coach whose mantra is: let it be easy. She and Amy Purdy, a para-snowboarder and motivational speaker, discuss how to manage stress and live a more inspired life. “All it takes is a quick shift to feel grateful for what you have, and that changes your whole perspective on life.” Susie shares her journey from worki…
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Amy, a Dancing with the Stars runner-up, and her DWTS partner Derek Hough give you a behind-the-scenes look at their experience on the show and how they find inspiration through their bodies. "The easiest way to change your mood is to move your body." Amy and Derek talk about the most intimate moment shared between them, which took place off-camera…
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Amy welcomes you back to season two of her podcast. This season has a theme: LIVE INSPIRED. All episodes are focused on finding, keeping, and spreading inspiration. Thank you for listening to BOUNCING FORWARD! 1. Subscribe and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This greatly helps me grow the show and impact more people! 2. Download, download, do…
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And that's a wrap for Season 1 of Bouncing Forward! I can't believe we are 45 episodes down – truly amazing! I'll be revamping the podcast and relaunching this fall, with ambitions to make it bigger and better than before! In the meantime, I have three favors to ask you... 1. Subscribe and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. This greatly helps me…
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44: Q&A: Skincare, Antidepressants, Would I Get My Legs Back If I Could, Favorite Travel Destination + MORE!
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In this episode of Bouncing Forward, I answer your questions! I posted a question box on my Instagram recently and decided to expand on my answers here on the podcast. If you aren’t yet following me on Instagram, @amypurdygurl, be sure to do so now so you don’t miss out on getting your question answered! Here’s a sneak peek into the questions I ans…
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This week is my “Alive Day”. It’s the day my family and I celebrate because it’s not only the day my life changed forever, but it’s more importantly the day I got a second chance at life. In this episode of Bouncing Forward, I share exactly what that day was like for me: from living my regular day-to-day life to being told I only have 2 hours left …
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! In this episode, I chat with you about managing our inner voice. When it comes to our inner critic, we all have a coach and a cr…
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This episode is a little different than usual! Instead of hearing me interview other thought-leaders, you will hear me get interviewed by the amazing Sherri Salata. Together we chat about “Beautiful No’s”. This is when life suddenly takes us in a different direction and leads us to our destiny. I believe losing both of my legs – as hard as it was –…
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! Anxiety arises when we are living in the future, grief arises when we are living in the past, but our lives are lived in the pre…
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Anxiety arises when we are living in the future, grief arises when we are living in the past, but our lives are lived in the present. When we remain in the present, neither can exist, and that's why it's imperative to our bouncing forward journey to remain in the present. In this episode of Bouncing Forward, I explain what it means to live more pre…
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! Lately, I've been feeling SO overwhelmed in my life. I feel like I'm completely out of control and I can't seem to find any ligh…
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I finally just pulled myself out of the darkest hole I've been stuck in. Believe it or not, my darkest days weren't when I lose both my legs. My darkest days were this past year. From dealing with health issues, relationship issues, and confidence issues and more, to feeling completely overwhelmed and lacking control of my own life, I desperately n…
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Have you ever felt really negative after scrolling social media or spending too much time online? Our mental and emotional wellbeing is key to being resilient, yet often times we aren't even aware of how our daily social media habits contribute negatively to our lives. This is exactly what I talk about in this episode of Bouncing Forward with Ione …
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! Let's chat about STRESS. This is something every single one of us – no matter who we are – experience regularly. It is a part of…
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Let's chat about STRESS. This is something every single one of us – no matter who we are – experience regularly. It is a part of our daily life. But here’s the thing: the tips we are often given seem “fluffy” or they are things that aren’t realistic for us to incorporate into our daily lives. So if stress is something we deal with daily, what can w…
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, guest Ashley Lemieux talks to us about "clarity mapping". This is something she developed for herself when she felt like she hit rock bottom and is also something that helped her stand on her own two feet again! Having to deliver her miscarried baby son alone in the hospital …
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Do you feel stuck in your life but unsure what to do about it? It’s common to feel trapped in your life, with either who you are, what you are doing, or where you are. But how do we get ourselves out when we feel so stuck? Ashley Lemieux gives us the answers in this episode of Bouncing Forward! Having to deliver her miscarried baby son alone in the…
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31: Kute Blackson: The Magic of Surrender: Why We Need to Let Go of Control and Let Life Flow
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Here’s the thing about life: We can’t control it. In fact, the more we try to control it, the harder life gets. That’s why it’s imperative to bouncing forward for us to surrender. I know what you’re thinking…Really, Amy? That doesn’t sound like being resilient! Trust me, sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself on your journey towards bounc…
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! Do you wish you had more love in your life? Or do you wish you had more support, or help, or affection, or attention? If yes, he…
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Do you wish you had more love in your life? Or do you wish you had more support, or help, or affection, or attention? If yes, here's the thing: Whatever it is you want, you have to first give. Relationships are not a one-way street, they are an exchange of energy. This is exactly what I chat about in this episode of Bouncing Forward. I know lonelin…
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How are you using your time? What are you passionate about but not making time to do? Why aren't you making time to do it? If we want to bounce forward, we need to realize it boils down to how we are deciding to spend out time. Are we doing things that get us closer to where we want to be, or are we choosing to remain stuck in the same daily rhythm…
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If you struggle with the victim mentality, if you often say, “why me”, or if you give up before you get to where you want to be…it’s time you became mentally stronger. Believe it or not, mental strength is not inherited. It’s not a matter of “I am” or “I’m not” mentally tough. It’s a matter of building your mental toughness and practicing it every …
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! In this episode, Jam makes you think about the following questions...Were you told to be seen and not heard? Were you led to bel…
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Were you told to be seen and not heard? Were you led to believe you shouldn’t speak your truth, or to speak up for yourself? Many of us were made to believe that our voice is not our ultimate superpower and that it many cases, we’re in the wrong for using our voice. In this episode of Bouncing Forward, guest host Jam Gamble reminds us that our voic…
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! In this episode, I share my favorite golden nugget from episode 23:Callie & Jeff Dauler: Bouncing Forward from Tough Times in Re…
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How do you bounce forward in relationships? How do you overcome tough times? How do you come through those tough times even stronger? Callie and Jeff Dauler, hosts of the Upside podcast, take over my podcast this week to answer these questions. They have some simple and tangible things every person can use ever single day in their relationships. Bu…
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! This bonus episode comes from Episode 21: Hassan Khan: 5 Characteristics of a Resilient Person. In the episode, Hassan answers t…
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Resiliency is a nice word, but what does it actually mean? What characteristics does a resilient person hold? What do we need to do to become more resilient? In this episode of Bouncing Forward, Hassan Khan takes over as host for me (as I’m in recovery from a series of surgeries) and answers these questions with clarity and depth. When looking for …
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! This golden nugget is with Ashleigh Di Lello who shares how we can overcome our physical and emotional pain by tapping into our …
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What pain are you experiencing right now? Is it physical, mental, emotional? Whatever it is, you CAN transform it into something greater and in this episode of Bouncing Forward, my guest and amazing friend, Ashleigh Di Lello, is here to teach you how! Ashleigh shares how we can overcome our physical and emotional pain by tapping into our subconscio…
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! Right now I'm facing one of the toughest decisions I've had to ever make. And here's the thing, there is absolutely zero clarity…
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Right now I'm facing one of the toughest decisions I've had to ever make. And here's the thing, there is absolutely zero clarity on which decision is better! No matter what, making life-altering decisions are hard, but when neither choice seems to feel right, what are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to know which decision to make? This is ex…
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Welcome to Thursday's bonus episode of Bouncing Forward. In this episode, I share my favorite key takeaway from Monday's episode. So if you're short on time, but are committed to bouncing forward, this episode is for you! Today I share a little bit about giving yourself some grace! And, when you slow down to actually acknowledge everything you've d…
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I haven’t been motivated to do much of anything. I've been so hard on myself for not being productive. And then, I realized the most productive thing I can do for myself sometimes is this: Give myself some damn grace! Because here’s the thing, we simply don’t give it to ourselves enough. We give it to others, yet we never even think about giving it…
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Can I steal three minutes of your time?! Because this is a bonus episode of Bouncing Forward where I share my favorite clip and golden nugget from this week's episode: Bibian Mentel: 15-Time Cancer Survivor on Living Life to the Fullest and Sustaining a Positive Mindset. This clip highlights how Bibian continues to bounce forward through her darkes…
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13: Bibian Mentel: 15-Time Cancer Survivor on Living Life to the Fullest and Sustaining a Positive Mindset
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In this episode of Bouncing Forward, I interview my dearest friend Bibian Mental who just found out she only has 2 weeks left to live. To me, there is no one who captures Bouncing Forward more than her. She is a 15-time cancer survivor, living 21 years with cancer, and bouncing forward from 1 leg operation, 1 leg amputee, 5 lunge operations, 3 neck…
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We're always told to set goals for ourselves, right? But what if we are boxing ourselves with these goals? What if these goals are placing limits on ourselves and preventing us from exploring our full potential? In this bonus episode, guest Jonathon Koch shares why being purpose-oriented instead of goal-oriented could get us further on our journey …
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11: Jonathon Koch: From Hand Transplant to "Earning" Resilience
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In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Jonathon Koch. His story has inspired me more than anything else and that’s why I’m so grateful to have him here on Bouncing Forward. Jonathon is world-renown producer and director, having worked on films like American Gangster, The peacemaker, and Fearless, and the miniseries The Kennedys. While in Washin…
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In this bonus episode of Bouncing Forward, I share a clip from my latest episode with Liz Gilbert on getting through life's most difficult moments. This clip was my personal biggest takeaway from the interview: Giving ourselves MERCY. Have you ever done that before? Liz says during her hardest days she was literally fighting for her existence. She …
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