5. Finding The Gift In Challenges with Amy Purdy

05/14/20 • 77 min

In this episode, Kim Vargas interviews motivational speaker, world-class athlete, and Dancing with the Stars runner up, Amy Purdy.

Amy has faced several challenges throughout her life. At 19, her life took a detour when she was rushed to the hospital due to septic shock. The experience would result in the loss of her legs. from the knee down. Only a few years later, near her 21st birthday. Amy received a donated kidney from her father.

Through those challenges and many others, Amy has learned the vital lesson of finding the gift in every challenge.

Listen in on Kim and Amy's conversation as they share the commonalities of their journey, re-live Dancing with the Stars, and share how to remain hopeful even when things are not going according to plan.

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Quick Episode Summary:

0:02 What to expect today
3:36 Meet Amy
9:24 Amy’s near-death experience
16:03 Choosing to deal with it
18:30 Nothing is permanent
20:03 Being your own advocate
22:29 When Kim was diagnosed with lupus
30:00 How Amy’s mom kept her going
36:55 Amy and Kim’s transplant
43:26 When Amy went on Dancing with the Stars
47:00 Proving yourself right
53:16 The importance of challenges
1:03:53 Resiliency comes from commitment
1:09:07 Amy’s event for teens
1:15:16 Kim’s biggest takeaways

In this episode, Kim Vargas interviews motivational speaker, world-class athlete, and Dancing with the Stars runner up, Amy Purdy.

Through those challenges and many others, Amy has learned the vital lesson of finding the gift in every challenge.

LINKS:

Quick Episode Summary:

0:02 What to expect today
3:36 Meet Amy
9:24 Amy’s near-death experience
16:03 Choosing to deal with it
18:30 Nothing is permanent
20:03 Being your own advocate
22:29 When Kim was diagnosed with lupus
30:00 How Amy’s mom kept her going
36:55 Amy and Kim’s transplant
43:26 When Amy went on Dancing with the Stars
47:00 Proving yourself right
53:16 The importance of challenges
1:03:53 Resiliency comes from commitment
1:09:07 Amy’s event for teens
1:15:16 Kim’s biggest takeaways

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4. Why Not Me? with Nick Santonastasso

In today's episode, Pete and Kim interview internationally renowned motivational speaker Nick Santonastasso.

Nick is the embodiment of the word resilience. Born with only one arm, life for Nick as a kid could have been difficult. But with the help of his family and his inner determination, he has not only lived what most people would call a "normal" life; he has lived an extraordinary life.

This episode will leave you inspired and determined to chase your dreams.

Special Note For Parents: In this episode, Nick also shares keys on how his parents handle their not so perfect plan. If you have younger children or if your kids are out of the house, the experience Nick shares from his parent's perspective is invaluable.

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Quick Episode Summary:

Meet Nick!
Nick’s plan
Nick’s story
How Nick was introduced to the world
How Nick’s parents remained resilient
Growing up with disabilities
When Nick realized he was different
Catching the spiraling thoughts
Nick’s wrestling journey
Where Nick is today
How Nick and Tony Robbins connected
How Nick’s plan came full circle
How to keep going
Overcoming physical limitation

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6. How to Rise Up in Uncertainty with Tony Robbins

In today's episode, Pete Vargas interviews author, public speaker, life coach, and philanthropist Tony Robbins.

Between 43 years of entrepreneurship, and a rocky home life growing up, Tony has experienced the "winter" seasons in all areas of life.

Tony will give you the exact method and practical mindset shifts he has used to not only survive events like the great inflation, 911, the housing bust, COVID-19, and others but thrive.

This episode will impact the way you handle the big and small crisis that comes your way and will help the dream and plans in your heart become a reality.

"Crisis will always either destroy you or recreate you." - Tony Robbins

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