Best Winning Mindset Lessons From The Paralympics Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep10: Jessica-Jane Applegate on intellectual impairments 30:45

2+ y ago30:45

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The world of intellectual impairments is explored in the latest episode of A Winning Mindset with British Paralympic swimmer, Jessica-Jane Applegate. In the final episode of this second series, Jessica-Jane discussed her journey with an intellectual impairment. From struggling at school to being diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, the athlete from Gr…

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S2 Ep9: Sebastian Megenheim on adapting to change 30:40

2+ y ago30:40

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Sebastian Magenheim, the German wheelchair basketball sensation, takes time away from his new career with Allianz to discuss the importance of being able to adapt to changing roles in life. Magenheim, who took to the court at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, expresses how his sporting career has prepared him for his current position with Allianz, …

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S2 Ep8: Billy Bridges and Sami Jo Small on teamwork 32:26

2+ y ago32:26

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It’s A Winning Mindset first as we are joined by Canadian husband-and-wife duo Billy Bridges and Sami Jo Small to discuss how teamwork and how they support one another to achieve their goals. Billy (a Paralympian) and Sami (an Olympian) tell the stories of what makes their relationship so strong and explore the need for everyone to have a support g…

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S2 Ep7: Clara Klug on mental strength 32:06

2+ y ago32:06

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German vision impaired skier and biathlete Clara Klug delves into the mental side of her life and explains how the people around her have helped to make her the strong, independent and confident person she is today. Klug, who will compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, is joined by sister Pia to analyse the tricks and techniques she has to get the…

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S2 Ep6: Jaleen Roberts on mental health 32:48

2+ y ago32:48

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USA athlete Jaleen Roberts speaks honestly, openly and emotionally about life with bipolar disorder as part of the latest episode of A Winning Mindset. Roberts, a Team USA medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, talks candidly about her journey with mental health and how the decision to check herself into a facility helped to understand herse…

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S2 Ep5: Sumit Antil on finding a purpose 25:42

2+ y ago25:42

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Sumit Antil, the Indian gold-medal winning javelin thrower, speaks from the heart about the world of disability and how he found his purpose in life, in the latest episode of A Winning Mindset. Given a hero’s welcome after victory at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, Sumit is focused on disability representation across India. Alongside his best frie…

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S2 Ep4: Anastasia Pagonis on defying expectations 30:23

2+ y ago30:23

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TikTok sensation and Paralympic gold medallist Anastasia Pagonis joins A Winning Mindset for a fun-filled chat on all things success and defying expectations. Pagonis, who has built over a million followers across social media, made her medal- winning debut at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, but it is away from the swimming pool that she continues…

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S2 Ep3: Marcel Hug on motivation 26:01

2+ y ago26:01

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It’s time to get motivated by a true great. ‘Silver Bullet’ Marcel Hug takes time from his extraordinary 2021 to discuss the theme of motivation and how it leads to his perfection on and off the track. The multiple-time Paralympic gold medallist spoke to Andy Stevenson following his victory at the New York Marathon, opening up on what keeps him mot…

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S2 Ep2: Hannah Macdougall on wellbeing 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

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Hannah Macdougall, the Australian Para Swimming and cycling great, provides her expertise on how we can all maintain our wellbeing in our everyday lives. Macdougall, a medallist at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games, has studied a PhD in the subject and discusses the importance of focusing on personal wellbeing as part of a healthy and happy lifestyl…

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S2 Ep1: Millie Knight on support systems 30:05

2+ y ago30:05

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Millie Knight is first on the mic to discuss how having a support group in place is vital for anyone to succeed in life. Great Britain’s Millie Knight is a multiple-time Paralympic medallist in alpine skiing, taking to the slopes with her guide and friend, Brett Wild. Knight, who is visually impaired, speaks openly about the role Brett and many mor…

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S2 Ep1: Introducing A Winning Mindset Series Two 1:06

2+ y ago1:06

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A Winning Mindset, an award-winning partnership between the International Paralympic Committee and Allianz, is a fascinating journey into the minds of Paralympians, with experiences that can benefit your own personal and professional life. The official podcast of the Paralympic Games provides a platform for Para athletes to talk about their empower…

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S2 Ep3: Tatyana McFadden & Amina J Mohammed: #WeThe15 Special Episode 13:08

3y ago13:08

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Episode three of this WeThe15 mini-series of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics sees Paralympic Games legend Tatyana McFadden quiz Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. As part of the WeThe15 global campaign, the IPC are working with over 20 organisations, including the United Nations, to spark global conversa…

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S2 Ep2: Ellie Cole & Michelle Bachelet: #WeThe15 Special Episode 18:21

3y ago18:21

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Australian Paralympic sensation Ellie Cole speaks with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, on WeThe15’s global importance in the second episode of this A Winning Mindset mini-series. Bachelet, who prior to her role as UN High Commissioner served as the President of Chile, is a key figure in the world of accessibili…

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S2 Ep1: Anna Johannes & Andrew Parsons 18:13

3y ago18:13

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To mark the launch of WeThe15, the biggest ever human rights movement to represent the world’s 1.2 billion persons with disabilities, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons speaks on the significance of WeThe15. The first episode in this mini-series of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics, American Paralympic m…

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S1 Ep21: Bebe Vio on defiance 32:40

3+ y ago32:40

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Bebe Vio. The Rising Phoenix... One of the most recognisable Paralympians of all-time is the guest for the final episode of the series. Contracting meningitis aged 11, Vio had both arms amputated and both legs from the knees down. Today, she is a Paralympic great and one of the faces of the Movement. It’s a position driven by her incredible defianc…

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S1 Ep20: Kaleo Kanahele Maclay on parenting 31:57

3+ y ago31:57

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Kaleo Kanahele Maclay, a two-time Paralympic medallist, talks sitting volleyball, being a business owner and a mother to a three-year old son. Maclay, who represents USA in sitting volleyball, made her Paralympic bow at London 2012, winning silver, before following it up with gold in Rio 2016. But sport is just one part of her action-packed life. “…

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S1 Ep19: Carlos Serrano on engagement 17:50

3+ y ago17:50

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Colombian swimmer Carlos Serrano discusses the importance of motivation, passion and purpose in the latest episode of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics. Serrano, who won three Paralympic medals at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, joined Andy Stevenson to speak about his life outside the pool and the key drivers behind his career so far.…

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S1 Ep18: Husnah Kukundakwe on representation 30:27

3+ y ago30:27

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Uganda’s star of the pool Husnah Kukundakwe discusses disability rights and representation in Africa and her hopes for the future of the world. Kukundakwe, who made her international debut at the 2019 Allianz Para Swimming World Championships in London, has had quite the battle in her 13 years: from being an outcast at school and in public due to h…

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S1 Ep17: Markus Rehm on breaking barriers 31:02

3+ y ago31:02

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German Paralympic great Markus Rehm speaks openly about a life which has seen him break every barrier that has stood in his way. Rehm, the multiple-time Paralympic Games champion in long jump and world record holder at 8.48m, reflects on the hurdles he still has to overcome to reach his ambitions. “I would like to perform at the Olympic Games,” he …

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S1 Ep16: Arly Velasquez on Managing Risk 27:17

3+ y ago27:17

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A Paralympic skiier from Mexico isn’t something you expect to see too often. But Arly Velasquez doesn’t believe in expectations. Velasquez, one of a select few to ever represent Mexico at a Winter Paralympic Games, discusses the role of risk in his life - and how we can all learn to manage it. “I have developed because of taking decisions where I h…

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S1 Ep15: Bruno Bosnjak on overcoming trauma 30:19

3+ y ago30:19

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Croatian snowboarder Bruno Bosnjak speaks candidly about the trauma of breaking his back twice, and how he overcame his darkest days to become a Paralympic medallist. Bosnjak was severely injured after a snowboard accident when training for the Olympics in 2006. “I remember everything. I never lost consciousness. I was going 60km per hour and someo…

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S1 Ep14: RJ Mitte: Bonus episode 10:08

3+ y ago10:08

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RJ Mitte answers YOUR questions about life with a disability and offers some tips to help you improve every day. The Hollywood actor, best known for appearing in Breaking Bad, discusses his life as part of a special short episode in which he answers questions sent in from social media! “People think of habits as a negative. But I focus on positive …

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S1 Ep13: RJ Mitte on what Hollywood can learn from the Paralympics 39:57

3+ y ago39:57

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Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte joins us on A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics to discuss his love of the Paralympic Games and why he believes Hollywood should be doing more for persons with a disability. Mitte, who starred as Walt Jr in the hit Netflix show, Breaking Bad, talks about how the entertainment industry can represent disability …

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S1 Ep12: Manuela Schär on Performance Management 29:49

3+ y ago29:49

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Para athletics star Manuela Schär speaks about how to manage performance and stay at the pinnacle of sport. In the latest episode of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics, Schär provides an insight into how she manages her training, lifestyle and mindset in order to continue her domination of the marathon scene. "I think as an athlete, it…

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S1 Ep11: Peter Pal Kiss on Resilience 22:03

3+ y ago22:03

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Hungarian Peter Pal Kiss discusses how he fought back from Guillain-Barré Syndrome to become a world champion on the water aged just 16. Taken ill aged eight and having spent much of his childhood in hospital, Kiss emerged from the uncertainty of where his life would go to find Para canoe, the home of his achievements. "I am very happy that I found…

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S1 Ep10: Todd Hodgetts on Life with a Non-Visible Disability 26:54

3+ y ago26:54

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Todd ‘The Hulk’ Hodgetts speaks candidly about life with autism in Australia and why he refuses to let disability control his life. He talks about focusing on what he can do and his coping strategies for managing his emotions and learning new skills. Hodgetts, a two-time Paralympian who won F20 shot put gold at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, ope…

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S1 Ep9: Sherif Osman on the Importance of Willpower 27:41

3+ y ago27:41

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Three-time Paralympian Sherif Osman takes time out from his training to discuss a career in sport and how incredible willpower has turned him into a sporting great. Egyptian powerlifter Osman was born with polio. Growing up in a small rural village, it presented challenges and an uncertain future. But Osman was different and determined to succeed i…

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S1 Ep8: Ellen Keane on Being a Role Model 29:09

4y ago29:09

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Ellen Keane sits down for an emotional discussion about how years of being conscious about her disability led to her becoming an international role model for young people across the world. Keane, who represents Ireland in Para swimming, was born with a disability that she describes as her "lucky fin", but spent many of her teenage years hiding it f…

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S1 Ep7: Daniel Chan on Self-Acceptance 29:25

4y ago29:25

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Daniel Chan opens up on how he learnt to accept himself and his disability after a road traffic accident in 2008. The Para badminton player from Hong Kong was injured in a car accident aged 22, with the next 10 months of his life spent living in hospital and undergoing over 15 operations, culminating in the loss of his leg. “When I first woke up, I…

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S1 Ep6: Grace Wembolua on Body Confidence 32:29

4y ago32:29

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Grace Wembolua is the focus of episode six of A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics and talks in depth about the importance of body confidence. Wembolua, who lost both legs in an arson attack aged four, has grown from a teenager scared to show her scars and prosthetic legs to her closest friends into an international icon for body confide…

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S1 Ep5: Meica Horsburgh on Mental Health 29:46

4y ago29:46

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Meica Horsburgh, the captain of Australia’s goalball side, sits down for a powerful and emotional discussion on mental health, bullying and how sport saved her life. Horsburgh, who was born with albinism, was the victim of bullying, prejudice and discrimination throughout her childhood, culminating in an attempt to take her own life aged 13. “The b…

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S1 Ep4: Andrew Parsons on inspirational leadership 30:28

4y ago30:28

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Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee, talks about leading the Paralympic Movement through crises and how his leadership style has been inspired by Paralympians. In this episode, he reveals how his career progressed from intern to President of one of the most important sporting movements on the planet. Parsons, who bec…

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S1 Ep3: Greg Polychronidis on overcoming setbacks 30:43

4y ago30:43

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Greece’s Paralympic boccia athlete Greg Polychronidis' story of overcoming failures, from being on the brink of quitting his career to becoming the leading athlete in the world. Greg Polychronidis opens up on his life, from being born with spinal muscular atrophy in Athens to becoming the leading Greek Paralympian, a gold medal winner and a flag be…

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S1 Ep2: Tatyana McFadden on the power of inclusion and campaigning for change 41:02

4y ago41:02

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USA’s Paralympic multi-medallist Tatyana McFadden tells her story from scooting around her orphanage in St Petersburg, to changing legislation in the USA to allow equal opportunities to sport for kids with disabilities as well as her sporting career spanning four summer and one winter Paralympic Games. As well as reliving many Paralympic stories, M…

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S1 Ep1: Jonnie Peacock on performing under pressure 37:22

4y ago37:22

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In the first episode of A Winning Mindset, Jonnie Peacock, Great Britain’s double Paralympic 100m champion sits down with Andy Stevenson to recap his life and career as one of the world’s most famous Paralympians. He talks about growing up with one leg after contracting meningitis, the importance of family, his two gold medals, and how he wanted to…

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S1 Ep1: Introducing A Winning Mindset: Lessons From The Paralympics 1:30

4y ago1:30

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Welcome to a brand-new podcast series with some of the world's biggest Paralympic stars. In This series of interviews, we'll learn about their key qualities and how you can apply some of their experiences to your everyday life. Allianz is a long-standing partner of the International Paralympic Committee. Together, we’re proud to bring you this seri…

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