Bouncing Forward with Amy Purdy

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.

How do you move forward and find inspiration when the plans you have for your life come crashing down? Dave Hollis is a New York Times best-selling author, business coach and father. Dave and Amy discuss losing control of your life and how to turn immense struggle into your life's purpose. From divorce to devastating health news, hear how Dave and Amy both picked up the pieces after both of their life plans were thrown out the window. In This Episode How to turn limitations into possibilities Changing how you show up for yourself How to manage change that chooses you Defining a new normal after drastic life changes 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. Keep in Touch 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 and her husband, Daniel Gale, created an organization together and dated for thirteen years before they got married in 2015. After a few months of dating, Daniel learned about Amy's entire journey through a newspaper article by mistake. Amy chats about fears and insecurities she had going into their relationship. In this conversation Amy and Daniel talk about their feelings on having children, physical challenges he has leaned on Amy to get through, their organization Adaptive Action sports and how to live inspired together after twenty years of marriage In This Episode Daniel's first impressions of Amy and the surprising way he learned her life story New revelations about Amy's support of Daniel during difficult times in his life Who inspired Daniel to give back through Adaptive Action Sports Amy and Daniel give an insight into their conversations about having kids 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.

Stephan Purdy, Amy's dad, is a Vietnam veteran who chose to enlist in the Marine Corps and serve in Vietnam despite not being drafted. Decades later, he would give his daughter a kidney to save her life. In this emotional episode, Amy and her dad Stephan talk through the life changing question they have both had to answer: how would you live your life if you knew today may be your last day on earth? In this Episode: Amy and Stephan both fought for their lives at a young age and continue to live an inspired life Stephan's first reaction to finding out his daughter was critically ill and on life support How to stay inspired knowing your life's on the line Living in the present moment 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.

World renowned business and life coach Susie Moore walks us through her mantra, “let it be easy” to live a more inspired life. Do we all have stress and hardship? Yes. Are there ways we contribute to making hard things more difficult? Absolutely. Find self confidence and let it be easy. Amy and Susie walk through actionable steps to transform your 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 Shifting your mindset by changing one word in your vocabulary How can your life transform when you let it be easy? Susie shares the real meaning of the word inspire 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.

It's hard not to feel inspired by today's episode of Bouncing Forward. Amy and her DWTS partner Derek Hough talk about their experience on the show and how they find inspiration. Finding inspiration can be tough when life throws its challenges. But, the inspiration from these two is contagious! In This Episode Inspiration is contagious. Derek shares his first impression of Amy. Amy talks about the Paralympics and her prosthetic legs. “It's in our DNA to embrace challenge.” Motion equals emotion! Derek answers questions from the audience. 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.

This week is my “Alive Day”. It's the day my family and I celebrate because it's not only the day I lost my legs, but it's more importantly the day I got a second chance at life. In this episode o 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 Wass 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.

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.

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 light in the fog I'm stuck in. Thankfully, I found the solution and in this episode of Bouncing Forward I share exactly what I did with you. So if you're finding yourself experiencing the same, I challenge you to take advantage of this simple hack! Download the Bouncing Forward Diagram here: https://us-ms.gr-cdn.com/getresponse-zqOf7/documents/4f61bd1a-94f1-4385-bdbe-bb103dd94453.pdf

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 needed to pull myself out of this dark place I had found myself in. Thankfully, I found the solution and in this episode of Bouncing Forward I share exactly what I did with you. So if you're finding yourself experiencing darkness in your life, I challenge you to take advantage of this simple hack! Download the Bouncing Forward Diagram here: https://us-ms.gr-cdn.com/getresponse-zqOf7/documents/4f61bd1a-94f1-4385-bdbe-bb103dd94453.pdf

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 Butler! We dive into amazing tips on how we can begin to use social media for good, instead of allowing it to have a negative effect on our lives. Ione is the founder of Uplifting Content, a digital platform with a mission to uplift and empower people to make a positive impact, she's also the author of Uplifting Stories, a collection of inspirational true tales that inspire people to take action. So if you feel like social media or the stories you are consuming are having a negative impact on your mental and physical health, this episode is for you. Fine more from Ione: Instagram: @upliftingcontent Website: https://upliftingcontent.com/ Book: Uplifting Stories

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 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 we actually do daily to help us cope, overcome, and prevent that stress? That is exactly what we are going to dive into in this episode of Bouncing Forward with Dr. Aditi. Listen to the full episode here.

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 we actually do daily to help us cope, overcome, and prevent that stress? That is exactly what we are going to dive into in this episode of Bouncing Forward with Dr. Aditi. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard physician, speaker & correspondent with an expertise in the science of stress, resilience, burnout & mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Dr. Aditi and her work have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, Oprah Magazine, NBC News, as well as the Top Doctors issue of Boston Magazine. Find more from Dr. Aditi: Instagram: @draditinerurkar Website: https://draditi.com/

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 after she nearly died of sepsis amid the coronavirus pandemic, is the definition of resilient in my books. Ashley is also the author of the book, “I AM HERE: The Journey From Fear to Freedom”, as well as the founder of the Shine Project, which focuses on life-changing lessons learned in the darkest seasons of life. In the full episode, Ashley outlines how trauma can make us feel stuck in our lives, why we get stuck and the steps we can actively take to become unstuck. Tune into the full episode here: SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS.

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 hospital after she nearly died of sepsis amid the coronavirus pandemic, is the definition of resilient in my books. Ashley is also the author of the book, “I AM HERE: The Journey From Fear to Freedom”, as well as the founder of the Shine Project, which focuses on life-changing lessons learned in the darkest seasons of life. Ashley is going to outline how trauma can make us feel stuck in our lives, why we get stuck and the steps we can actively take to become unstuck. Are you ready?! Find more from Ashley: Instagram: @ashleylemieux Book: From Fear to Freedom

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 bouncing forward into all that you can be is to surrender and in this episode you’re going to learn why. I’m joined by the amazing Kute Blackson who explains what it means to surrender, why it isn’t a passive action, how it helps us flow better in our lives, how to know when it’s time to surrender, and the steps we need to take to begin surrendering in our lives. Kute is the son of a revered spiritual leader. By the age of eight, he was speaking to his father’s congregations, in more than 300 churches. At the age of fourteen, he was ordained into his father’s ministry preparing to carry on the father’s spiritual legacy. But his heart drew him to another path: America. Today, he is highly sought out by major companies, seeking to redefine their paradigm of success, and inspire greatness. He is also the author of the two life-changing books, You are the One and The Magic of Surrender, which just released in May of 2021. Find more from Kute: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/?hl=en Website: https://kuteblackson.com/

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, 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. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify | Apple Podcasts

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 loneliness is a dominating feeling amongst many of us. That's why in this episode, I share the most common reason why many of us feel lonely + 5 simple things we can do to start feeling less lonely. Get access to Project Next: HERE.

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? These are the exact questions guest-host IN-Q asks in this week's episode of Bouncing Forward! IN-Q is the podcast host of Inquire Within, as well as an award winning poet, multi-platinum song-writer, best selling author of Inquire Within, and one of Oprah's Top 100 Thought-Leaders. Check out IN-Q's podcast Inquire Within: Apple Podcasts | Spotify And be sure to follow IN-Q on Instagram: @inqlife

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 single day in order to do so. So how do you practice mental strength? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn in this episode of Bouncing Forward, guest-hosted by Amberly Lago. After being hit by an SUV, to recovering from 34 surgeries, to saving her leg from amputation, to being diagnosed with an incurable disease dubbed the suicide disease, to losing her business, to overcoming addiction, to then BOUNCING FORWARD into a motivation speaker, author, and podcast host, Amberly is the definition of mentally strong. Learn her ten best tips on how to become mentally stronger by tuning in now! Find more from Amberly: Instagram: @amberlylagomotivation Website: amberlylago.com

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 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. Not anymore! To listen to the full episode, click here. And be sure to find more from Jame below! Instagram: @iamjamgamble Slay the Mic: www.iamjamgamble.com

Were 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 your voice is not your 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 voice is in fact our superpower and we should use it unapologetically. She explains why our voice is imperative to our journey of bouncing forward, why we must become aware of when and where we need to start using our voice, and affirmations to help us strengthen our confidence in our voice. We deserve to speak up for ourselves, to defend ourselves, to speak our truth, and to say what we believe needs to be said. But it’s uncomfortable and scary, right? Get ready for Jam’s step-by-step guideline on how to start doing it now! Jam is one of Toronto’s gifted leaders who encourages everyone to #SLAYTHEMIC! The multi-passionate media personality and speaker is on a mission to help people build their confidence and amplify their voice. From the boardroom, school auditorium, to your event with 1000+ people, the Brampton raised speaker inspires people of all ages to not only love the sound of their voice and inspire the world with their ideas, but for everyone to communicate more meaningfully with one another. Find More from Jam: Instagram: @iamjamgamble Slay the Mic: www.iamjamgamble.com

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 Relationships. Jeff and Callie, hosts of the Upside podcast, chat about why the saying "Don't sweat the small stuff" is the WRONG advice and why in fact, sweating the small stuff is one of the best things you can do to bounce forward in your relationship. Listen to the full episode with Callie and Jeff Dauler who share some simple and tangible things every person can use ever single day in their relationships. Listen Now: https://anchor.fm/amy-purdy1/episodes/23-Callie--Jeff-Dauler-Bouncing-Forward-from-Tough-Times-in-Relationships-ev5r3k Find more from Jeff and Callie: Instagram: @jeffdauler | @calliedauler Podcast: The Upside

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. But first, who are Jeff and Callie? Here’s a little story… Shortly after they started dating, Jeff suggested they write down one thing they were grateful for every day. It only took a few seconds each morning, but they noticed something after just a couple of weeks, they both had an INCREDIBLE shift in our mindsets. Their brains started thinking about the upside and positive of every situation instead of defaulting to the negative. From that, a remarkable ripple effect of amazing changes in their lives began. They were happier, kinder, and more patient, all because they took a few seconds each day to appreciate something… even something small. They want to share the power of gratitude with as many people as possible, and that’s the mission behind all things Callie and Jeff. And this is their foundation for bouncing forward. Find more from Callie and Jeff: Instagram: @jeffdauler | @calliedauler Podcast: The Upside P.S. My favorite thing the two share is this: As long as you are still moving forward, you’re still in the race.

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 the questions of what does resilience actually mean, what characteristics does a resilient person hold, and what do we need to do to become more resilient? The clip shared here is a brilliant story on resilience, that I hope helps you understand what it takes to bounce forward with resiliency! Listen to the full episode here: https://anchor.fm/amy-purdy1/episodes/21-Hassan-Khan-5-Characteristics-of-a-Resilient-Person-euob7u Find more from Hassan: Instagram: @hasskhan Twitter: @hassankhan99

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 a substitute host, I instantly knew Hassan would be perfect. He is a human performance coach and founder of Limitless Humans. He works with elite performers across a number of industries, and provides evidence based solutions to help them build their capabilities, perform at the highest level, and unlock their potential. Hassan holds an Economics degree, a Law degree, a Research Masters degree in Innovation, and a Master of Business Administration degree, and he is an alumni and graduate of Harvard Business School and the University of Cambridge. Pretty amazing, right?! I know you’ll be blown away by the insight and actionable steps Hassan shares in this episode! Find more from Hassan: Instagram: @hasskhan Twitter: @hassankhan99

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 subconscious minds. Everything she teaches is backed by neuroscience and has helped her overcome her own chronic pain. Tune into the full episode here.

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 subconscious minds. Everything she teaches is backed by neuroscience and has helped her overcome her own chronic pain. My favorite thing she shared in this episode was, “What is now, doesn’t always have to be.” I think this is something we often forget or fail to believe. And I know after listen you’ll realize that whatever you are experiencing right now that is bringing you suffering or pain, doesn’t always have to be. Ashleigh is a Professional Dancer on Broadway and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars. At age 13, she was suddenly faced with a life-threatening illness that led to years of chronic pain, a broken metabolism, rapid weight gain, and a destructive relationship with her body and food. Through her study of neuroscience and a 20-year journey, she was able to conquer the emotional, physical, and mental battle in her life to become a successful Professional Dancer. Then in 2016, a failed hip surgery launched her body into widespread chronic pain and dysfunction. And for the last 4 years, she’s seen her body suffer the depths of unimaginable pain only to bounce forward from what was thought to be “impossible.”

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 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 exactly what I've been facing! And in this episode, I share some insight into how I finally was able to make my tough decision. Listen to the full episode here: 5 Steps to Make Tough Life Decisions

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 exactly what I've been facing! That's why I decided to do some research of my own and develop a 5-step process that can help with making any tough life decisions.

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 done, you'll become aware that you're doing way more than you realize. You are enough and what you are doing is enough!

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 to ourselves. Why is that?! But the truth is, it’s by far the best gift we could ever give ourselves. So in this episode of Bouncing Forward, I share the exact five ways I gave myself grace. Plus, I talk about what grace is and how to actually give it to yourself.

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 darkest days. To me, there is no one who captures Bouncing Forward more than Bibian. 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 operations, 4 back operations, and 128 radiations. Being a single leg amputee didn't stop her and she become the most badass snowboarder I know, winning 3x Paralympic Gold Medalist and a 7x World Champion snowboarder. And most important of all, she's the biggest inspiration of my life. Tune into the full episode here: https://anchor.fm/amy-purdy1/episodes/13-Bibian-Mentel-15-Time-Cancer-Survivor-on-Living-Life-to-the-Fullest-and-Sustaining-a-Positive-Mindset-esk2rm

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 operations, 4 back operations, and 128 radiations. Being a single leg amputee didn't stop her and she become the most badass snowboarder I know, winning 3x Paralympic Gold Medalist and a 7x World Champion snowboarder. And most important of all, she's the biggest inspiration of my life. To be honest, I have never known anyone to live life as full and deeply as Bibian. And that’s why I brought her on the podcast to share how she uses the power of positive thinking and gratitude to not only get through her challenges but to live the type of life we all really should be living. Plus, she discusses why it’s important to process negative emotions and how to sustain a positive mindset long-term. Find more from Bibian: Instagram: @bibianmentel Donate: https://mentelityfundraisers.kentaa.com/evenement/mae-voor-mentelity

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 of bouncing forward.

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 Washington In Koch became desperately ill and in order to save his life, doctors had to place him in a coma. A few weeks later when Koch woke up with his mind completely intact, he learned that he had survived septic shock, but his body had been severely compromised – he lost his right leg and left hand in the process. Koch spent the next 18 months rebuilding himself with several painful surgeries, multiple prosthetic fittings, and endless rehabilitation appointments. His dedication to bouncing forward far exceeded his doctors’ expectations. They recognized his mental and physical strength to successfully receive the first human hand transplant EVER. One year later, Koch made medical history by making it through successfully. The doctors said takes several years to learn how to use a new hand, but only four months later, Jonathan was already back on the tennis court. Jonathon discusses why we should be purpose oriented instead setting goals, the reason why people survive, how to change our perspective, and daily practices that helped him succeed. My favorite quote from Jonathon in this episode is, “Don’t wait for something catastrophic to happen before you live in a way that you are ready for anything.” Are you living your life this way? What we discuss: [00:04:53] What does success look like today compared to early on in John’s life [00:05:36] Setting goals = setting limits [00:07:50] Being able vs being capable [00:09:16] Jonathon's story [00:12:42] Being in induced comma [00:17:56] John’s initial reaction after waking up from comma [00:20:38] The reason why people survive [00:21:25] Did John ever victimised himself? [00:24:19] Amy after the comma - the small things that got her moving her forward [00:26:35] Dealing with uncertainty with the decision about the hand transplant [00:31:23] John’s Limb transplant [00:36:07] Would John change his situation going back if he could? [00:42:18] Was there one particular thing that flipped John’s perspective to help him go forward [00:44:07] Daily practices to keep John going and succeed [00:54:04] One things that helped John succeed [00:54:52] One thing about life that john to be true [00:58:23] Resilience is earned

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 was in so much pain and shame because she had no mercy for herself. So she started saying this to herself, “You are experiencing the dilemma of your humanity. You don't know what to do and why should you? None of us do. I see you. I see the pain that you’re in. I see how hard you’re struggling. And I want you to know I love you. You are no less deserving of love than any other person in the world. I’ve got you.” How amazing is that?! Think about how our lives would change if that were how we started speaking to ourselves! Be sure to check out Episode 9: Liz Gilbert on Getting Through Life's Most Difficult Moments to listen to the full episode.