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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...