The Sacred

From Foster Care to Olympic Gold with Kriss Akabusi


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Elizabeth spoke to Olympic legend Kriss Akabusi reveals the extraordinary journey from a challenging childhood foster care during the Nigerian civil war, to becoming a world-class athlete and inspirational figure.


We spoke about:

💪 How discipline and sports became his pathway to self-discovery

🇳🇬 Reconnecting with his Nigerian roots and identity after years of rejecting it

🎙️ His spiritual awakening and complex relationship with faith


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CHAPTERS


00:00:00 Come to The Sacred Live!

00:00:32 Intro

00:01:32 What is Sacred to you? Kriss Akabusi answers

00:03:02 Childhood Influences

00:05:46 Family Background and Nigerian Heritage

00:09:40 Experiences in Children's Home and Care System

00:12:48 Turning Point: A Moment of Realisation

00:17:04 Reunion with Mother and Cultural Disconnection

00:22:14 Understanding Parental Sacrifices and Forgiveness

00:23:02 Transition to Adulthood and Name Change

00:25:32 Life in the Army and Discovering Athletic Talent

00:27:55 Finding Purpose Through Sport

00:29:04 The 1991 Relay Race: A Game-Changing Strategy

00:34:38 The Spirituality of Sport

00:41:19 Evolving Spirituality: A Personal Journey

00:47:23 Embracing Heritage and Identity

00:50:11 The Gift of Life Awareness



Keywords:


Kriss, Akabusi, Olympic, Champion, Resilience, Foster, Care, Sports, Motivation, Inspiration, Athlete, Success, Overcoming, Adversity, Personal, Growth, Nigerian, Heritage, Spirituality, Faith, Transformation, Life, Journey, Childhood, Trauma, Mental, Strength, Determination, Achievement, Empowerment, Diversity, Inclusion, Multicultural, Identity, Purpose, Mindset, Coaching, Mentorship, Leadership, Autobiography, Memoir, Triumph, Challenges, Breakthrough, Courage, Discipline, Self-Improvement, Motivation, Storytelling, Empathy, Racism, Survival, Resilience, Immigrant, Experience, Mentality, Willpower, Breakthrough, Potential, Mindfulness, Healing, Transformation, Empowerment, Ancestry, Cultural, Legacy, Perseverance, Vulnerability, Authenticity, Wisdom, Redemption


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