How do you keep moving forward when life changes in an instant?

Joining us on The Greatness Machine, Amy Purdy shares how she’s faced more than her share of challenges, losing both legs at 19, battling a life-threatening infection, and navigating the emotional aftermath. But instead of letting adversity define her, Amy used it as fuel to dream bigger. From becoming a Paralympic medalist and “Dancing with the Stars” finalist to inspiring millions as a speaker and author, she reveals the mindset shifts, resilience tools, and moments of grace that helped her create an extraordinary life on her own terms.

In this episode, Darius and Amy will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction and Background

(02:59) Amy's Life-Altering Experience

(05:49) Finding Resilience and Grit

(08:32) The Journey of Recovery and Acceptance

(11:20) Surrendering to the Moment

(14:14) The Near-Death Experience

(17:00) The Decision to Live

(19:47) Setting Goals After Amputation

(22:32) Snowboarding Again

(25:12) Creating Adaptive Equipment

(28:16) Building a Community

(31:04) The Road to the Paralympics

(33:56) Dancing with the Stars Experience

(36:49) Lessons Learned from Challenges

(39:31) Future Aspirations and Projects

Amy Purdy is a Paralympic snowboarder, bestselling author, and motivational speaker who has inspired millions with her story of resilience. After losing both legs to bacterial meningitis at 19, she returned to snowboarding just seven months later, ultimately earning a bronze medal at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics and a silver at the 2018 PyeongChang Games. Co-founder of Adaptive Action Sports and runner-up on “Dancing with the Stars,” Amy empowers audiences worldwide to embrace challenges and live without limits.

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Connect with Amy:

Website: https://amypurdy.com/ 

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyPurdyGurl/ 

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Website: https://therealdarius.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/

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