Inside ParaSport

Get all your covid vaccine questions answered by Dr. Jon Finnoff! We ask why he is encouraging everyone who might be going to Tokyo to get their shot(s). And we find out what might keep athletes from getting into Japan. Stay for the games at the end, especially if you are into free stuff! #OneShotForGold #TeamUSA #OpGold More information: www.teamusa.org/coronavirus-updatesWorld Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int/Centers for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/

Team USA Paralympic Long-jumper Lacey Henderson discusses the power of self-acceptance, personal brand building, the importance of laugher, her budding stand-up comedy career, and why it's a good time to be an amputee. If you want more Lacey be sure to check out her podcast, Picked Last in Gym Class. Or follow her on Instagram (@LaceyIsYourFriend) and Twitter (@lacesyourfriend) and her website: laceyjhenderson.com Btw, she's also a person.

USA Track & Field Paralympian Blake Leeper, a T62 classification double amputee with both silver and bronze medals, is also an Olympic hopeful. He's embarked on a journey to prove maybe an impossible thing - that his legs don't actually give him an advantage competing with able-bodied athletes. You might be asking: Wasn't this already proven by the infamous Oscar Pistorius? You might think so, but there's a lot more to the story.

USA Track & Field Paralympian Blake Leeper, a T62 classification double amputee with both silver and bronze medals, is also an Olympic hopeful. He's embarked on a journey to prove maybe an impossible thing - that his legs don't actually give him an advantage competing with able-bodied athletes. You might be asking: Wasn't this already proven by the infamous Oscar Pistorius? You might think so, but there's a lot more to the story.

50th EPISODEAfter taking a long break from recording, Katie & Kelly catch-up on life. We get pretty excited about our list of topics for the day, which includes the lone mention of Paralympians in The Weight of Gold (HBO's movie about Olympian mental health), The Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act, the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, a little inside scoop on Rising Phoenix (Netflix film featuring the history of the Paralympics), and Airbnb's Olympic and Paralympic Experiences. Plus, we give a shout out to Joe Delagrave for his weekly Captain's Chat series on Facebook, Melissa Stockwell's book release. (Can you guess which other Inside ParaSport guest was involved in that?) Finally, we look forward to the next 50 episodes.U.S. Listeners: If you are contemplating suicide, or are worried about a friend/family member call the Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. If you are having a mental health emergency call 911. The Weight of Gold:https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-weight-of-goldRising Phoenix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81122408Captain's Chat:www.facebook.com/USAWheelchairRugbyThe Power of Choice, by Melissa Stockwell:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Power-of-Choice/Melissa-Stockwell/9781642935219

50th EPISODEAfter taking a long break from recording, Katie & Kelly catch-up on life. We get pretty excited about our list of topics for the day, which includes the lone mention of Paralympians in The Weight of Gold (HBO's movie about Olympian mental health), The Empowering Olympic and Amateur Athletes Act, the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, a little inside scoop on Rising Phoenix (Netflix film featuring the history of the Paralympics), and Airbnb's Olympic and Paralympic Experiences. Plus, we give a shout out to Joe Delagrave for his weekly Captain's Chat series on Facebook, Melissa Stockwell's book release. (Can you guess which other Inside ParaSport guest was involved in that?) Finally, we look forward to the next 50 episodes.U.S. Listeners: If you are contemplating suicide, or are worried about a friend/family member call the Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. If you are having a mental health emergency call 911. The Weight of Gold:https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/the-weight-of-goldRising Phoenix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81122408Captain's Chat:www.facebook.com/USAWheelchairRugbyThe Power of Choice, by Melissa Stockwell:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Power-of-Choice/Melissa-Stockwell/9781642935219

Brad Snyder returns to the show a newlywed. We ask about the chaotic end to the season, and how shelter-in-place training is going. We then get into some more substantial topics: the significance of moving the Tokyo 2020 Games to 2021, and how being married has changed everything for the better. Follow Brad via his website: bradsnyder.us and on Twitter: @BradSnyderUSA

Brad Snyder returns to the show a newlywed. We ask about the chaotic end to the season, and how shelter-in-place training is going. We then get into some more substantial topics: the significance of moving the Tokyo 2020 Games to 2021, and how being married has changed everything for the better. Follow Brad via his website: bradsnyder.us and on Twitter: @BradSnyderUSA

We catch-up with US Paralympian Allysa Seely as she is headed out for a socially-distant camping trip. She explains her disability, and then we discuss intentional misrepresentation and the ways it impacts her career in Paratriathlon and the entire Paralympic movement. We also get insight into the ESPN Body Issue. Follow Allysa (and service dog Mowgli) on Instagram (@triallysa) and Facebook (@allysaseely)

We catch-up with US Paralympian Allysa Seely as she is headed out for a socially-distant camping trip. She explains her disability, and then we discuss intentional misrepresentation and the ways it impacts her career in Paratriathlon and the entire Paralympic movement. We also get insight into the ESPN Body Issue. Follow Allysa (and service dog Mowgli) on Instagram (@triallysa) and Facebook (@allysaseely)

Pre-COVID, we chat with Steve Serio, the GOAT of US Men's Wheelchair Basketball, according to his teammates. We ask him to fill us in on why wheelchair basketball might be removed from the Paralympic program. (Hint: classification) Other topics include how his team is adapting to the pressures of being the reigning Paralympic champions, what's changed in the NWBA over the course of his career, playing ball professionally in Europe, his Toyota sponsorship, the Nike FlyEase shoes, and NBA All-Star Weekend. Follow Steve: Facebook & Instagram: @steveserio11

Pre-COVID, we chat with Steve Serio, the GOAT of US Men's Wheelchair Basketball, according to his teammates. We ask him to fill us in on why wheelchair basketball might be removed from the Paralympic program. (Hint: classification) Other topics include how his team is adapting to the pressures of being the reigning Paralympic champions, what's changed in the NWBA over the course of his career, playing ball professionally in Europe, his Toyota sponsorship, the Nike FlyEase shoes, and NBA All-Star Weekend. Follow Steve: Facebook & Instagram: @steveserio11

Evan O'Hanlon, a wildly successful Paralympic Track & Field sprinter now aiming to make Olympic history, is our first Australian guest. We chat with him (pre-Covid) about the state of the Paralympic movement in Australia and his move to the Czech Republic. He reveals why this all seems (mostly) perfectly normal to his wife and family. He talks about being on a team sport, trying to keep his disability a secret from his new mates and coaches, and how he adapts to compete with athletes who do not have a disability. Follow Evan on Instagram and Twitter: @evanohanlon

Evan O'Hanlon, a wildly successful Paralympic Track & Field sprinter now aiming to make Olympic history, is our first Australian guest. We chat with him (pre-Covid) about the state of the Paralympic movement in Australia and his move to the Czech Republic. He reveals why this all seems (mostly) perfectly normal to his wife and family. He talks about being on a team sport, trying to keep his disability a secret from his new mates and coaches, and how he adapts to compete with athletes who do not have a disability. Follow Evan on Instagram and Twitter: @evanohanlon

Keith Gabel, aka Grizzly Gabel, talks mental health, mindfulness and resilience. No stranger to trauma, he shares his powerful story and the goals that drove him to defy expectations and find success. He's a two-time Paralympic medalist and XGames snowboarder. In the silly questions he demonstrates some unique skills. Well, we thought they were unique for a moment anyway. Follow Keith on Facebook @keithgabel and Instagram @grizzlygabel

Keith Gabel, aka Grizzly Gabel, talks mental health, mindfulness and resilience. No stranger to trauma, he shares his powerful story and the goals that drove him to defy expectations and find success. He's a two-time Paralympic medalist and XGames snowboarder. In the silly questions he demonstrates some unique skills. Well, we thought they were unique for a moment anyway. Follow Keith on Facebook @keithgabel and Instagram @grizzlygabel

Melissa Stockwell talks about giving back to her community during the pandemic, starting Dare2Tri, and of course, being a mom and an athlete. Plus, we ask what it's like to be friends with a US President. Follow Melissa: @mstockwell01 on Instagram. Follow Dare2Tri on Twitter: @dare2tri

Melissa Stockwell talks about giving back to her community during the pandemic, starting Dare2Tri, and of course, being a mom and an athlete. Plus, we ask what it's like to be friends with a US President. Follow Melissa: @mstockwell01 on Instagram. Follow Dare2Tri on Twitter: @dare2tri

We caught up with Chuck Aoki back in April as he sheltered in place on a Texas ranch with his girlfriend and the family's new puppy. We find out the impact of COVID-19 on his training, Wheelchair Rugby qualification for Tokyo 2020 and more. Most importantly, we discover how he got his name.

We caught up with Chuck Aoki back in April as he sheltered in place on a Texas ranch with his girlfriend and the family's new puppy. We find out the impact of COVID-19 on his training, Wheelchair Rugby qualification for Tokyo 2020 and more. Most importantly, we discover how he got his name.

Beatriz Hatz, rising star on the US Paralympic track & field team specializing in sprints and the long jump talks about moving away from home and into the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. We caught up with her in the first week of California's shelter in place, and we asked her how that's impacting her training and her family. Follow her on IG: @bhatz_track

Beatriz Hatz, rising star on the US Paralympic track & field team specializing in sprints and the long jump talks about moving away from home and into the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista, CA. We caught up with her in the first week of California's shelter in place, and we asked her how that's impacting her training and her family. Follow her on IG: @bhatz_track

Paralympian Mallory Weggemann and Jeremy Snyder, the power couple behind the media company TFA Group, talk about their most recent movie Fresh Tracks, what it's like to be in the trenches together, and how aspiring Paralympic athletes can land that first sponsor. Follow them on social: @malloryweggemann @TFAgroup

Paralympian Mallory Weggemann and Jeremy Snyder, the power couple behind the media company TFA Group, talk about their most recent movie Fresh Tracks, what it's like to be in the trenches together, and how aspiring Paralympic athletes can land that first sponsor. Follow them on social: @malloryweggemann @TFAgroup

Stuart Sharp, current head coach of the US Para 7-a-side soccer team and former head of develpment for the Scottish National Team shares his journey "across the pond" to coach for a rival team. He talks about what made it possible for the 7-a-side soccer program in the US to offer professional contracts to their players. Also, if you fly domestically, you want to stick around for the travel hacks at the end. Follow Stuart and the US 7-a-side team: @USsoccer_PNT

Stuart Sharp, current head coach of the US Para 7-a-side soccer team and former head of develpment for the Scottish National Team shares his journey "across the pond" to coach for a rival team. He talks about what made it possible for the 7-a-side soccer program in the US to offer professional contracts to their players. Also, if you fly domestically, you want to stick around for the travel hacks at the end. Follow Stuart and the US 7-a-side team: @USsoccer_PNT

Stephen Miller, MBE, is a decorated Paralympian in track and field (throws) for Team GB. He's a 6-time Paralympian, so naturally we talk about the evolution of the Paralympic Games from 1996 to now. He fills us in on Smile Through Sport (his non-profit organization), and what's going on with the Athletes Commission to World Para Athletics. We also have to ask about his Twitter handle: @hailfabio

Stephen Miller, MBE, is a decorated Paralympian in track and field (throws) for Team GB. He's a 6-time Paralympian, so naturally we talk about the evolution of the Paralympic Games from 1996 to now. He fills us in on Smile Through Sport (his non-profit organization), and what's going on with the Athletes Commission to World Para Athletics. We also have to ask about his Twitter handle: @hailfabio

David Garza, an Army 1st Lieutenant, Paralympian, and professional US Para 7-a-side soccer player, grew up in the backyard of the US Training site in Chula Vista, CA. That's how he ended up a teenager playing against his future team: the USA Paralympic 7 a-side squad. He talks about his athletic journey, and of course, we ask about classification. In the silly questions, we cover best places to eat in Chula Vista, roller coasters, and spirit animals. Follow David on Instagram: @11dng14

David Garza, an Army 1st Lieutenant, Paralympian, and professional US Para 7-a-side soccer player, grew up in the backyard of the US Training site in Chula Vista, CA. That's how he ended up a teenager playing against his future team: the USA Paralympic 7 a-side squad. He talks about his athletic journey, and of course, we ask about classification. In the silly questions, we cover best places to eat in Chula Vista, roller coasters, and spirit animals. Follow David on Instagram: @11dng14

Table tennis Pan American Bronze Medalist Han Xiao, Chair of the USOPC's Athlete Advisory Council, talks about what the committee does, how Paralympians can engage in advocacy, and the Borders Report, which recommends changes designed to protect athletes from abusers like Larry Nassar. Follow Han on Twitter @hanxiao86

Table tennis Pan American Bronze Medalist Han Xiao, Chair of the USOPC's Athlete Advisory Council, talks about what the committee does, how Paralympians can engage in advocacy, and the Borders Report, which recommends changes designed to protect athletes from abusers like Larry Nassar. Follow Han on Twitter @hanxiao86

Amanda Dennis, two-time Paralympian in goalball for Team USA talks about the transformation of the team over the course of her career - from having to cobble together resources to now being well-supported as she is training and working at the Turnstone Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We go deep on goalball classification. And the silly questions veer off into questionable territory before safely returning to top junk food stops in Fort Wayne. Don't say we didn't warn you! Follow Amanda on Instagram: @dennisamanda7

Amanda Dennis, two-time Paralympian in goalball for Team USA talks about the transformation of the team over the course of her career - from having to cobble together resources to now being well-supported as she is training and working at the Turnstone Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We go deep on goalball classification. And the silly questions veer off into questionable territory before safely returning to top junk food stops in Fort Wayne. Don't say we didn't warn you! Follow Amanda on Instagram: @dennisamanda7

Katie and Kelly review the Lima Para PanAmerican Games of 2019. Kelly shares facts about medal counts, cost of the Games, and which new sports were introduced on the program. We talk about how Team USA performed, which Inside ParaSport guests Katie with, and which team blew her away with their perfomance.

Katie and Kelly review the Lima Para PanAmerican Games of 2019. Kelly shares facts about medal counts, cost of the Games, and which new sports were introduced on the program. We talk about how Team USA performed, which Inside ParaSport guests Katie with, and which team blew her away with their perfomance.

Dave Rotter, owner of Rotter Prosthetics, talks with us about how he became known for his work with Paralympians and aspiring elite athletes. He covers the Gold medal Sled Hockey team, triathlon, and everyone in between. We of course get around to discussing classification and emergency repairs. Plus, Katie asks the best silly question yet. Follow Dave on Facebook (@rotterprosthetics), Instagram (@davidrotterprosthetics) & the web (rotterprosthetics.com).

Dave Rotter, owner of Rotter Prosthetics, talks with us about how he became known for his work with Paralympians and aspiring elite athletes. He covers the Gold medal Sled Hockey team, triathlon, and everyone in between. We of course get around to discussing classification and emergency repairs. Plus, Katie asks the best silly question yet. Follow Dave on Facebook (@rotterprosthetics), Instagram (@davidrotterprosthetics) & the web (rotterprosthetics.com).

Joe Delagrave - Paralympian, husband, dad to three, and national wheelchair rugby team co-captain with a thriving speaking business - takes time to catch up with us. We talk about his transition to training away from the rest of the team, embracing leadership, Tokyo qualification, and the importance of having an identity beyond Paralympic sport. He shares the key questions that helped build his speaking business, and also reveals the secret to getting fresh & squeaky Wisconsin cheese curds. Follow Joe: @JoeDelagrave (Twitter), @jdelagrave14 (Instagram) and www.joedelagrave.com

Joe Delagrave - Paralympian, husband, dad to three, and national wheelchair rugby team co-captain with a thriving speaking business - takes time to catch up with us. We talk about his transition to training away from the rest of the team, embracing leadership, Tokyo qualification, and the importance of having an identity beyond Paralympic sport. He shares the key questions that helped build his speaking business, and also reveals the secret to getting fresh & squeaky Wisconsin cheese curds. Follow Joe: @JoeDelagrave (Twitter), @jdelagrave14 (Instagram) and www.joedelagrave.com

US Paralympian Rose Hollermann tells us about the path from being the youngest on the team to one of the veteran leaders. We talk about advocacy, The Rebound (movie on Netflix), heroes, classification, and her favorite Australian saying. Follow Rose & the US Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Team at the Para PanAm Games in Lima, Peru as they try to qualify for Tokyo 2020. @nwba on Twitter & Instagram, @nwba70 on Facebook @rholler54

US Paralympian Rose Hollermann tells us about the path from being the youngest on the team to one of the veteran leaders. We talk about advocacy, The Rebound (movie on Netflix), heroes, classification, and her favorite Australian saying. Follow Rose & the US Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Team at the Para PanAm Games in Lima, Peru as they try to qualify for Tokyo 2020. @nwba on Twitter & Instagram, @nwba70 on Facebook @rholler54

Dr. Sara Mitchell, Sports Psychologist with the USOPC, discusses with us the resources available to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes. We get into how athletes can handle uncontrollables and the best way to reach out for help with the mental aspects of sport. This episode ends with a silly-question cliff hanger. Follow Sara on Twitter: @sara_heather To contact the USOPC about sport psychology resources: sara.mitchell@usopc.org If you are contemplating suicide call 1-800-273-TALK or 911.

Dr. Sara Mitchell, Sports Psychologist with the USOPC, discusses with us the resources available to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes. We get into how athletes can handle uncontrollables and the best way to reach out for help with the mental aspects of sport. This episode ends with a silly-question cliff hanger. Follow Sara on Twitter: @sara_heather To contact the USOPC about sport psychology resources: sara.mitchell@usopc.org If you are contemplating suicide call 1-800-273-TALK or 911.

30 episodes, what?! We celebrate a milestone by talking about our lessons learned as podcast producers and navigating the media space of Paralympics over the past 2 years.

30 episodes, what?! We celebrate a milestone by talking about our lessons learned as podcast producers and navigating the media space of Paralympics over the past 2 years.

Julie O'Neill Dussliere, Chief of Paralympic Sport at the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee talks about the USOC's recent name change and her vision for the Paralympics in 2028. Plus, she reveals a surprise announcement about the Tokyo 2020 Games! Follow Julie on Twitter: @JulieDussliere

Julie O'Neill Dussliere, Chief of Paralympic Sport at the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee talks about the USOC's recent name change and her vision for the Paralympics in 2028. Plus, she reveals a surprise announcement about the Tokyo 2020 Games! Follow Julie on Twitter: @JulieDussliere

Brad Snyder, a Navy Veteran, author, and Paralympic medalist, joins us shortly after his election to the USOC Board of Directors. We ask him what he thinks about being perceived as the US team's "Golden Boy." He talks frankly about post-Games depression, and the complexities of being a sponsored Paralympic athlete. Plus, we ask some basic questions about Para-triathlon guides and his dog Gizzy. Follow Brad on Twitter: @BradSnyderUSA

Brad Snyder, a Navy Veteran, author, and Paralympic medalist, joins us shortly after his election to the USOC Board of Directors. We ask him what he thinks about being perceived as the US team's "Golden Boy." He talks frankly about post-Games depression, and the complexities of being a sponsored Paralympic athlete. Plus, we ask some basic questions about Para-triathlon guides and his dog Gizzy. Follow Brad on Twitter: @BradSnyderUSA

Patty Cisneros Prevo talks about the experience of being a pro wheelchair basketball player in Europe, her road to becoming a published author, and how classification impacts college recruiting for wheelchair basketball. She also shares what made the Athens Games a turning point for Team USA Wheelchair Basketball. Follow Patty's Unstoppable series on Instagram: @unstoppable_book_series