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The Adaptive Athlete Podcast

The Adaptive Athlete
Crossfit
Cerebral Palsy
Adaptive Athletics
Adaptive Crossfit
Crossfit Games
Paralympics
Adaptive Fitness
Wheelwod
Community Support
Adaptive Sports
Wheelwad Games
Competitive Sports
Multiple Sclerosis
Disability Awareness
Resilience
Crossfit Open
Nutrition Coaching
Eating Disorders
P10 and Hormotoma Tumor Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

The Adaptive Athlete Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of athletes in the Crossfit space and beyond who have pushed past the limits doctors or others gave them.

In these conversations, you'll hear stories of resiliency, adaptation, grit, and determination. You'll also hear about the ways the adaptive space is growing.

Whether you are an adaptive athlete, a coach, or you know someone wh... more

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Latest Episodes

South African adaptive athlete Letchen du Plessis joins the show to talk about her journey from a scholarship netball player to an adaptive CrossFit champion. After a hip injury led to CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) with dystonia, she spent mo... more

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In this episode, Mat Hotho and Brett Palser sit down with David “Cowboy Dave” Needham and Kevin “Cowboy Carl” Carlson, two of the key figures who make the Adaptive CrossFit Games possible. 

They pull back the curtain on what it takes to build the Ga... more

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In this bonus episode, Mat Hotho sits down with Kym Dekeyrel, a completely blind CrossFit athlete and the founder of Finding the Light—a fundraising workout that supports Fighting Blindness, an organization advancing treatment and research for vision... more

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We wrap up Season One of The Adaptive Athlete Podcast by flipping the script. Host Mat Hotho sits down with past guest Sean Eberle, but this time Mat is the one answering the questions. He shares his journey of growing up with right-side hemiplegic c... more

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Recent Guests

Kym Dekeyrel
A completely blind athlete and the creator of the Finding the Light fundraising workout
Finding the Light
Episode: 042: Kym Dekeyrel
Kyle Harper
Adaptive athlete and CrossFit competitor from South Africa
CrossFit Kyalami
Episode: 040: Kyle Harper
Shannon Ogar
Head judge for the adaptive CrossFit Games and a competitive adaptive athlete.
WheelWOD
Episode: 039: Shannon Ogar
Florian Gruhlke
Multi-year adaptive games athlete competing in the Standing Diagnosed division
Episode: 038: Florian Gruhlke
Kevin Ogar
Co-owner of WheelWOD and leader in the adaptive community since a lifting accident left him paralyzed from the waist down in 2014.
WheelWOD
Episode: 037: Kevin Ogar
Amy Johnson
Adaptive CrossFit athlete and occupational therapist.
Episode: 036: Amy Johnson
Lisa Gaal
Director of Marketing and Technology for WheelWOD
WheelWOD
Episode: 035: Lisa Gaal
Amalia Ortuño
Adaptive athlete from Costa Rica and five-time WheelWOD Games champion.
Episode: 034: Amalia Ortuño
Debbie O'Connell
Adaptive athlete, para sprinter, and competitive CrossFitter
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Episode: 033: Debbie O'Connell

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Mat Hotho
Host of The Adaptive Athlete Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Adapt

    No one really gets behind a super hero UNTIL you understand their origin story.

    Welcome to the podcast that WILL unveil your favorite adaptive superhero/athlete/human.

    The Adaptive Athlete Podcast is delivering those stories one episode at a time!

    The life of the athletes shared in these podcasts gives you a realistic look into what real adaptation and resilience looks like. It unveils the passion for a better life. You will learn the hardships that are lived daily and most importantly the le... more

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    A.McComber
    United States8 months ago

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The show is praised for its motivational content that encourages listeners to push past their limits and to see the potential in adaptive sports.
Listeners appreciate the heartfelt stories that unveil the journeys of adaptive athletes, emphasizing their resilience and determination.
Many reviews highlight the strong sense of community fostered through the shared experiences, creating a support network for adaptive athletes.

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009: Sam Wapshare
Q: How has a coach helped you adapt some things?
Coaches have helped by observing and learning triggers that affect performance, assisting in finding the right adaptations for movements based on daily physical condition.
009: Sam Wapshare
Q: What do you have? I mean, I know you've told me that growing up, you've thought it was something different, but let's start with what you have, and then let's talk about growing up with it.
I have cerebral palsy, and my family referred to it as just 'right side weakness' to avoid making me feel different.
009: Sam Wapshare
Q: Tell me a little bit about your journey into adaptive fitness.
Sam shares that he didn't start working out until he was 22, initially through a boot camp gift from his sister, later transitioning into CrossFit, which he found was more enjoyable.
004: Emily Avery
Q: What are some of the challenges you face as a one-armed athlete?
Emily noted the difficulty of managing injuries and how competition requires adjusting expectations, especially when facing limitations.
004: Emily Avery
Q: What was your experience like at your first Wadapalooza?
Emily described it as electric, highlighting the joy of participating and connecting with other adaptive athletes who shared similar experiences.

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Focused on the journeys of athletes who have overcome significant challenges associated with disabilities, this podcast features inspiring stories of resilience and adaptation in the realm of fitness. Conversations cover various topics including personal experiences in adaptive sports, the importance of community support, and insights from prominent figures in adaptive athletics. Episodes typically highlight the relentless pursuit of personal goals by adaptive athletes, making it an engaging resource for coaches, fitness professionals, and anyone interested in the dynamic world of adaptive fitness. Listeners can expect to find motivation and encouragement from the diverse range of guests sharing their unique experiences and insights, foster... more

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Recent guests on The Adaptive Athlete Podcast include:

1. Kym Dekeyrel
2. Kyle Harper
3. Shannon Ogar
4. Florian Gruhlke
5. Kevin Ogar
6. Amy Johnson
7. Lisa Gaal
8. Amalia Ortuño

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