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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Today’s Guest Learn more about Amy Cuddy on her website. Keep in Touch Follow Amy on Instagram: @amypurdygurl Call or text Amy: 970-747-3400 Join Amy's email list 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 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.' Keep in Touch  Follow Amy on Instagram: @amypurdygurl Call or text Amy: 970-747-3400 Join Amy's email list 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 working a corporate job to being a life coach and where her confidence comes from. Susie and Amy dig deep into facing stressful moments, creating a mindset shift, and living a happier life. In This Episode How to find the confidence to pursue what you think is meant for your life Three questions you can ask yourself to interrupt stressful thoughts Change one word in your vocabulary for a mindset shift How you can transform your life when you let it be easy Susie shares the real meaning of the word inspire Today’s Guest Susie Moore is a former Silicon Valley Sales Director turned Life Coach and Advice Columnist. Visit her website. Purchase Let it Be Easy: Simple Ways to Stop Stressing and Start Living Keep in Touch: Follow Amy on Instagram: @amypurdygurl Follow Susie on Instagram:  @susie.moore Call 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.

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. Amy divulges how Derek introduced her to a new way to experience gratitude and Derek reveals his first thought after finding out his dance partner had no legs. In This Episode Amy asks Derek what his first impression of seeing he had a dance partner with no legs What moment in DWTS rehearsals led Amy to tears Gratitude stacking The importance of surrounding with people who inspire you How moving your body can change your life YouTube Video Dancing with the Stars Amy Purdy & Derek Today’s Guest Derek Hough is a six-time champion of the ABC show Dancing with the Stars. He’s an Emmy Award-winning and New York Times Best-Selling author. Keep in Touch Follow me on Instagram: @AmyPurdyGurl

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, download. This also greatly helps me grow the show and impact more people! 3. Give me feedback! What do you want to see more or less of on the podcast? 4. Keep in touch with me on Instagram: @AmyPurdyGurl. Just because we won't spend time weekly together on the podcast, we can spend time daily together over on my Instagram!

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 grow the show and impact more people! 2. Download, download, download. This also greatly helps me grow the show and impact more people! 3. Give me feedback! What do you want to see more or less of on the podcast?  4. Keep in touch with me on Instagram: @AmyPurdyGurl. Just because we won't spend time weekly together on the podcast, we can spend time daily together over on my Instagram! I cannot thank you enough for your love and support and can't wait to bring the show back this fall!

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 answer in this episode… 3:00 - What is my skincare routine? 13:00 - Have I ever been in so much pain I didn’t think I could get through it and if yes, how did I get through it? 22:00 - What is my favorite place to travel that I think everyone should go to? 25:00 - Have I ever considered osseointegration? 29:00 - If I could get my legs back, would I? 33:00 - Have I ever been on antidepressants?

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 to live. I also share the number one thing that helped me not give up when I lost the life I knew, and that one thing was gratitude. Plus, I share how I find gratitude in my darkest moments and how you can cultivate it too when you need it most.

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 critic and I explain how I shift my mindset to give my inner coach more control than my inner critic.

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 – brought me to exactly where I wanted and needed to be…just in a completely different way than I ever could have imagined. We also about about managing our inner voice. When it comes to our inner critic, we all have a coach and a critic and I explain how I shift my mindset to give my inner coach more control than my inner critic. Lastly, we chat about something fun many of you have probably never heard me talk about: I was casted as a lead actress in a huge Hollywood movie! Sheri is not only a great friend of mine but she was the executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Co-President of the Oprah Winfrey Network and Harpo production, and the amazing author of Beautiful No. What we discuss: 02:55: Amy’s mission in life 04:44: Did Amy make the right decision to start a podcast? 05:27: Amy’s power word of the year: Connection 07:07: How teaching what Amy knows is different from living and experiencing it 09:18: Amy’s first “Beautiful No” 16:15: Amy’s second “Beautiful No” 20:33: What Amy wants others to see in themselves 21:57: What is the inside chatter? 23:03: Recognizing the difference between what our inner critic is saying and what we feel 26: 42: The biggest realization Amy had from her podcast 28:46: How we’re all connected together

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 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 presently and give you 5 practical steps for you to incorporate presence into your daily life. No matter what you are going through – a lot or nothing at all – we can all benefit from living in the HERE and NOW.