The Identity Shift That Changes Everything | Amy Purdy

About this episode

Amy Purdy shares her journey of overcoming life-altering challenges to become a Paralympian and motivational speaker.

Amy Purdy shares her profound journey of overcoming life-altering challenges, including losing her legs at 19 and battling a blood clot, to become a Paralympian and motivational speaker. Her story highlights the power of visualization, vulnerability, and resilience in transforming adversity into opportunity.

People in this episode

Guest: Amy Purdy

Topics covered

• overcoming challenges
• visualization
• resilience
• motivation
• Paralympics

Keywords

• identity shift
• adversity
• opportunity
• vulnerability

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Books & works: The Identity Shift That Changes Everything

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