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The Adaptive Athlete Podcast

The Adaptive Athlete
Crossfit
Adaptive Crossfit
Adaptive Athletics
Cerebral Palsy
Crossfit Games
Adaptive Sports
Wheelwod
Community Support
Adaptive Fitness
Paralympics
Fitness
Mental Health
Competitive Sports
Disability Awareness
Resilience
Multiple Sclerosis
Finding the Light
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Wheelwad Games
Adaptive Athletes

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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Mat Hotho sits down with Roman Cameron, a rookie heading into his first CrossFit Adaptive Games in one of the sport's toughest divisions, Seated with Hip Function. 

Roman shares how a vitamin B12 deficiency at 17 led to spinal cord degeneration and ... more

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Mat Hotho sits down with Kristee Irby, a Houston-based adaptive CrossFit athlete competing with a left limb difference.

Kristee didn't even know adaptive CrossFit existed when she first walked into her gym, Bellhouse CrossFit. She stumbled into the ... more

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Mat Hotho sits down with Oscar Jessup, a 17-year-old adaptive CrossFit athlete from Australia who placed third at last year's Adaptive Games in Las Vegas, complete with his now-famous bow-and-arrow celebration. 

Oscar's joined by his dad Rich and hi... more

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Mat Hotho sits down with Brian Knight. Brian was born with a brachial plexus injury. He won a silver medal at the 2025 CrossFit Games, and he's one of the  OGs of adaptive CrossFit content. 

Brian grew up fully integrated into able-bodied sports, di... more

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Recent Guests

Kieran Healey-Ryder
Adaptive athlete based out of Glasgow, Scotland who shares his lived experience
Glasgow, Scotland
Episode: An Unexpected Detour (Feat. Kieran Healey-Ryder)
Bruce Williams
Photographer behind Dope Content, documented Crossfit Adaptive Games and WheelWOD events
Dope Content / WheelWOD
Episode: Shoot With Intention (Feat. Bruce Williams)
Lauren Taylor
Gold medalist in the Neuro-Moderate Division at the 2025 Crossfit Adaptive Games
CrossFit Adaptive/Coach at King of Pressure CrossFit
Episode: Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (Feat. Lauren Taylor)
Sam Fishman
Founder and full-time adaptive CrossFit coach behind AnyBody & EveryBody
AnyBody & EveryBody; AnyBody Everybody Foundation (501c3)
Episode: Adaptation Has Taught Me Creativity (Feat. Sam Fishman)
Christina Mazzullo
Adaptive CrossFit athlete, affiliate owner, and registered dietitian
Tar Heel CrossFit / CrossFit Tar Heel
Episode: Coaching and Leading as an Adaptive Athlete (Feat. Christina Mazzullo)
Nigel Barber
UK-based adaptive athlete, founder of Wodaptive
Wodaptive, CrossFit Pi
Episode: All Movements Are Adaptable (Feat. Nigel Barber)
Leo Merle
Paralympic track athlete (T38) and dental resident
Paralympics, UC Santa Cruz (former), USA Track & Field Para
Episode: Wait! They Run Like Me?! (Feat. Leo Merle)
Adam Billany
British adaptive athlete in parasailing and Crossfit
Parasailing and Crossfit community
Episode: Cerebral Palsy, Parasailing, and the CrossFit Open (Feat. Adam Billany)
Natalie South-Law
UK-based adaptive athlete active in Para Dressage, Para Air Pistol Shooting, Adaptive CrossFit, and more
Self-described adaptive athlete potentially affiliated with multiple para-sport organizations
Episode: If You Can See It, You Can Be It (Feat. Natalie South-Law)

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Matt Hotho
Host of The Adaptive Athlete Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 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 Statesa year ago

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Guests are often high-impact athletes and advocates, which keeps the content motivating and informative.
The show helps normalize disability within competitive fitness and highlights practical paths to sponsorships and growth.
Listeners appreciate candid conversations about challenges and the real-world training adaptations.
The stories reveal resilience and community in adaptive sports, inspiring listeners to push their own boundaries.

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Gaslighting Your Own Body (Feat. Letchen du Plessis)
Q: How did you navigate the early days after your injury and diagnosis?
She leaned on a stubbornly positive mindset, relied on exposure therapy to rebuild tolerance, and accepted help from a supportive medical team and coaches to gradually regain movement.
All Movements Are Adaptable (Feat. Nigel Barber)
Q: But tell me a little bit about what makes you an adaptive athlete.
Nigel explains that his journey started with a spinal cord injury at 16, using CrossFit to regain strength and then finding a mentor in his PT and later mentors to push beyond perceived limitations, which sparked his lifelong commitment to adaptive sport.
Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (Feat. Lauren Taylor)
Q: What role did the Kitchen Sink workouts play in your 2025 preparation and how did the community around King of Pressure CrossFit support you?
The Kitchen Sink workouts, programmed by her coach Aimee Lyons, became a central training method to hit a broad set of skills with minimal rest, while the community at King of Pressure CrossFit provided motivation, accountability, and emotional support that she credits with helping her push through tough moments.
Comfortable Being Uncomfortable (Feat. Lauren Taylor)
Q: What sparked your interest in adaptive fitness and CrossFit after your injury and training history?
Lauren describes being inspired by watching Amy Bream at the CrossFit Games, reading the rule book to see where she fit, and deciding to explore adaptive CrossFit as a path forward after years of injury and recovery.
Adaptation Has Taught Me Creativity (Feat. Sam Fishman)
Q: What would you tell someone who wants to start an adaptive fitness program like Anybody & Everybody?
Take the plunge, start scared, don't wait until ready, acknowledge mistakes as part of learning, and dive in with the understanding that growth comes from embracing the process.

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1. Kieran Healey-Ryder
2. Bruce Williams
3. Lauren Taylor
4. Sam Fishman
5. Christina Mazzullo
6. Nigel Barber
7. Leo Merle
8. Adam Billany

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