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Living Adaptive is the podcasting home for stories from the adaptive community. Keep current with adaptive happenings and listen to guests that include individuals that adapt to notable adversity and thrive, supporting organizations, and personalities that are making impacts within the adaptive world. You can adapt no matter the challenge.
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Challenged Athletes Foundation – Bob Babbitt
Challenged Athletes Foundation – Bob Babbitt Challenged Athletes Foundation – Bob Babbitt What began as three friends’ kindness and compassion to help one athlete paralyzed in triathlon has now grown into a powerful current that has carried and supported those with physical challenges – empowering them to find community, confidence, and conviction. The mission of the Challenged…
Read MoreResponsibility for your own Journey with “The Adaptive Amputee” – Bjoern Eser
Bjoern Eser is the creator of The Active Amputee. As a teenager he was diagnosed with cancer and the consequences of cancer eventually led to Bjoern choosing to amputate his leg later in life (above the knee). You will hear why Bjoern chose to amputate. Bjoern’s organization The Active Amputee is regarded as an incredible…
Read MoreA Walk on Water – Sean Swentek
A Walk on Water – Sean Swentek Sean Swentek is the executive director and cofounder of the surf therapy organization A Walk on Water (AWOW). Sean Swentek talks about his path that led to cofounding and directing A Walk on Water, what it’s like to be a part of this incredible organization, and he provides…
Read MorePushing Through Your Fears to Be More Adaptive – Caitlin Conner
How does one become more adaptive and able to thrive after going through a really terrible event, such as an accident that causes permanent changes? How does one push through the fears to reach success? In today’s episode we’re joined by Caitlyn Conner and we hear her incredible story from ICU survivor to adaptive thriver,…
Read MoreMindset towards Adapting – Tom Seaman
Mindset towards Adapting – Tom Seaman How important is your mindset to adapting to difficult challenges? In this episode I talk with someone that changed his mindset and he was able to then change his position in life for the better. Tom Seaman is an author who has published countless articles and a book focused…
Read MoreWhat I did After a Brain Cancer Diagnosis – Liz Salmi
What I did After a Brain Cancer Diagnosis – Liz Salmi Summary of Podcast Episode with Liz Salmi Most everyone will encounter a difficult diagnosis or significant obstacles in life and this interview with Liz Salmi displays a positive way to adapt despite significant struggles. Salmi joins us to tell her story of living…
Read MoreFighting For A Life Worth Fighting For – Derek Fitzgerald
Fighting For A Life Worth Fighting For – Derek Fitzgerald In this episode we talk with cancer survivor and heart transplant thriver Derek Fitzgerald, of the Recycled Man Foundation and the Tin Men Endurance Racing. Fitzgerald was first diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2003. The chemotherapy he received saved his life, but severely damaged his…
Read MoreReclaim Your Life After Things Go Wrong – Dan Edmondson
Reclaim Your Life After Things Go Wrong – Dan Edmondson In this episode we talk with skateboarder Dan Edmondson. Dan talks about reclaiming his life after traversing significantly tough challenges, including a train accident that led to the loss of his legs. Dan provides details regarding the steps he’s taken, and the mindset…
Read MoreChoke-out Adversity and Lead a Passionate Life – Pete McGregor
Choke-out Adversity and Lead a Passionate Life – Pete McGregor Pete McGregor is well known in the martial arts world, specifically Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Pete McGregor trains out of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu San Diego and calls has a home base in Edmonton, Canada. Pete gave up his home, many of his possessions, and left the comforts of…
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