Bouncing Forward with Amy Purdy

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We Have A Goal: Sport and Sustainability with IOC Young Leaders Apr 20, 2022

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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 catalyst and helping link our everyday activities with the bigger impact of climate change.

We Have A Goal: Sport and Inclusion with IOC Young Leaders Apr 13, 2022

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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 attention to how sport can play a positive role in designing and making inclusive spaces for the benefit of both individuals and communities.

We Have A Goal: Sport and Peacebuilding with IOC Young Leaders Apr 06, 2022

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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 Leader projects contribute to peacebuilding in their respective communities. Their inspirational stories bring to life how sport can play a powerful role in securing sustainable and peaceful futures for all, which is the global theme of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2022.

We Have a Goal: Sport and Gender Equality with IOC Young Leaders Mar 30, 2022

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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 peacebuilding.
The first out of four episodes of the podcast series “We Have a Goal” focuses on gender equality. Paralympian Amy Purdy is joined by three inspiring IOC Young Leaders Aneta Grabmüllerová, Olympian Jemima Montag, and Adriana Escobar as they share how they are working towards gender balance in sport, on and off the field of play.

Amy Cuddy: Living Inspired Through Uninspiring Times and The Importance Of Supporting One Another Dec 20, 2021

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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: they support each other and remind each other of their strengths.
Amy Purdy’s example of being bullied on social media and how Amy Cuddy stood up for her. How important it is that we all have each other’s backs whenever bullying takes place.
How to deal with bullies: direct your focus onto supporting the object of bullying, as opposed to attacking the bully.
Are we all suffering from Post Pandemic Flux Syndrome?
Amy Cuddy’s advice for finding inspiration for everyone going through a transition or challenge

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Learn more about Amy Cuddy on her website.

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My Live Inspired jewelry collection with Tiny Tags is now available. I designed this jewelry collection for you, and I hope that when you wear it, it's a reminder to do the things that inspire you most and to surround yourself with those who inspire you most. See the entire collection here.

Jonathan Fields: How To Align Your Work With Your Purpose and Build A Career That Lights You Up Dec 13, 2021

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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 job in order to live an inspired life.

In This Episode

How the tragedy of 9/11 inspired Jonathan’s work
How to make sure work “sparks” you and brings you to life.
How to find your Sparketype
Amy and Jonathan discuss their own Sparketypes and what this tool has taught them about how they function in the world

Today’s Guest

Jonathan Fields is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business owner and host of The Good Life podcast/ Be sure to check out his book SPARKED

Take the assessment to discover the essential nature of work that fills you with meaning and lets you feel fully-expressed, alive with purpose and absorbed in flow ("sparked"). This is what Jonathan Fields calls a 'Sparketype.'

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Dave Hollis: Transforming Your Struggles Into the Life You're Meant to Live Dec 06, 2021

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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 from 10 surgeries and 2 leg amputations last year. Dave shares how he found the courage and inspiration to write a book during some of life’s most challenging times. “Working through the hardest things I’ve ever had to work through made me into this person that I’ve become.”

In This Episode

Surviving and becoming a better person through challenging times
Experiencing hardships prepares us to be grateful for what’s to come
Dave shares what it means to be a believer in faith
Our gifts and experiences are for very specific reasons
Transforming your life and getting through a struggle you didn’t see coming
How Amy takes action to balance what’s important in life
Meaningful advice for inspiring others

Today’s Guest
Dave Hollis is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the popular Rise Together podcast, keynote speaker, and life and business coach. Check out Dave’s book, Built Through Courage, to help you face your fears to live the life you were meant for.

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Follow Amy on Instagram: @amypurdygurl

Call or text Amy: 970-747-3400

How To Find Your Inspiration (bonus content from Amy's husband Daniel) Dec 02, 2021

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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 Tags is now available. She designed this jewelry collection for you, and hopes that when you wear it, it's a reminder to do the things that inspire you most and to surround yourself with those who inspire you most. It's now available for purchase! See the entire collection here.

My Husband: Living Inspired Together, Finding Strength Through Challenge and Always Giving Back Nov 29, 2021

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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. They delve into the challenges they’ve faced and how they stay inspired while giving back to others and each other.

In This Episode:

How Amy and Daniel’s love story began almost 20 years ago
Achievements and helping others
How being an athlete is different from any other experience
Helping each other get through challenging times
Advice for those struggling to find inspiration and motivation

Keep in Touch:
Follow Amy on Instagram: @amypurdygurl
Call or text Amy: 970-747-3400

I want to share something that I'm really excited about. My Live Inspired jewelry collection with Tiny Tags is now available. I designed this jewelry collection for you, and I hope that when you wear it, it's a reminder to do the things that inspire you most and to surround yourself with those who inspire you most. See the entire collection here.

My Dad: Fighting For Your Life, Saving A Life, and Staying Inspired Always Nov 22, 2021

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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 inspiration and strength after fighting for their lives at separate times. “Don’t lose hope. Don’t let what you think is going to happen overwhelm what’s really taking place. Have faith.”

In This Episode

Why fear is sometimes a good thing
Stephan revisits finding strength when he learned that Amy was fighting for her life
What gave Amy the drive to go to the Paralympics
How to find comfort and persevere through a major challenge

Keep in Touch:
Follow Amy on Instagram: @amypurdygurl
Call or text Amy: 970-747-3400

I want to share something that I'm really excited about. My Live Inspired jewelry collection with tiny tags launches this month. I designed this jewelry collection for you, and I hope that when you wear it, it's a reminder to do the things that inspire you most and to surround yourself with those who inspire you most.

I expect this collection to sell out pretty quickly because we have a limited supply. Join the waitlist now and you'll be the first to know when it goes on sale.