By the 1980s, Diana Nyad had left competitive swimming behind, embarking on a successful career as a sports broadcaster. But after a meeting with “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve — whose throw from a horse left him paralyzed from the shoulders down — she is reminded of a challenge that fueled her early athletic ambitions, and re-commits to living everyday ... Show More
Yesterday
Getting curious about how we learn, by Rohan Gunatillake
As he helps his youngest child prepare for her first day of school, Rohan offers us all a chance to practice three unique approaches to learning. Whether we’re hearing a new idea, analyzing that new idea, or putting that idea into practice, the steps laid out in today’s meditatio ... Show More
15 m
Aug 18
Unleash your inner lion, by Jen Hatmaker
Jen Hatmaker — author and host of the For The Love podcast — is a charismatic, natural born leader. But growing up, Jen believes there are only certain roles women like her can be expected to perform. Roles that are always secondary to men in leadership. This week, Jen tells the ... Show More
41m 9s
Aug 11
Trust the world to show its goodness, by Shea Hembrey
Shea Hembrey is 5 years old, walking along the road to his farmhouse on the edge of the Mississippi River Delta, where the floodplains meet the Ozark Mountain foothills. The undulating hills surrounded by dense rows of oak, sassafras, sugarberry, and persimmon trees. He spots a p ... Show More
25m 35s
Sep 2021
"I’m in the Prime of My Life" with Diana Nyad
Carolyn Doelling tells the story of how she rebooted herself as a fashion model at age 74. Then Max talks with Diana Nyad about her epic, record-breaking swim from Cuba to Key West at age 64, how her relationship to her body has changed since then, and what she expects from it go ... Show More
39m 19s
May 2018
Diana Nyad, Part 2: “Find a Way”
Oprah’s conversation with marathon swimming champion and female warrior Diana Nyad continues. Diana captivated the world when, on her fifth and final attempt, she became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida, without a shark cage. Diana explains why it was important for h ... Show More
27m 15s
Sep 2019
Food and Body Freedom with Stephanie Dodier
We can repeat our actions over and over, or evolve and start to create our lives from a place of abundance, instead of lack. How to move forward and find happiness with your body, respect for yourself, and accomplish your dreams. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching and other support ... Show More
50m 58s
Nov 2020
November 30, 2020: Magic Johnson, Basketball Legend
Is there ever a silver lining to hard situations? Today’s quote, from a sports icon who opened up about a daunting diagnosis in the ‘90s, looks on the bright side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3m 15s
Oct 2019
Reclaiming Your Path | Cyndie Spiegel
<p>Cyndie Spiegel was a rising star in the fashion industry. Fifteen years in, living the life so many dream of, she made a bold decision. To walk-away from her career and, in no small part, her life, in order to create the space to step into a powerful new season of contribution ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2024
#70 US Gymnast Nina Sossamon-Pogue: Rising Above an Identity Crisis – Part One
Part One.I sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a former professional gymnast who started her journey at just four years old and went on to join the U.S. Gymnastics Team.In her own words, gymnastics is a perfect example of resilience—you literally fall down and get back up, all day ... Show More
28m 7s