In this episode, we’re getting real about what makes a team thrive—not medals, not training blocks—but connection, laughter, and the kind of dark humor that gets you through the hardest days. From spontaneous jokes on the pool deck to long van rides, prank emails, white elephant gift fails, and team bonding over burritos and broken prosthetics, we’re sharing the stories that really built the culture behind Team USA Para.

We talk about the role of humor in navigating disability, failure, and high-stakes performance, and why fun wasn’t a distraction—it was the glue that held us together. Whether it’s being the “glimmer of hope” after a brutal workout, calling each other out with love, or joking about the ridiculous frustrations of adaptive sport, this episode is a celebration of the joy behind the grind.

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In this episode of The Resident Table, our team of elite para-athletes and their coach dive deep into one of the most powerful forces in sport—and in life: trust. From overcoming self-doubt to building belief through failure and shared struggle, this raw, honest conversation explores what it takes to truly trust yourself, your teammates, and the process.

Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the journey to gold in Paris, how vulnerability and psychological safety shaped their team culture, and what it means to support one another in the face of pressure, setbacks, and uncertainty. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or leader in any high-performance space, this episode is a masterclass in cultivating resilience and real, earned confidence.

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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch full video episodes on our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram at @theresidenttable for behind-the-scenes content, athlete spotlights, and more.

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Durata Training, Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters, and Tolsma/Stockwell Prosthetics.
Your support helps us keep these conversations going.

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Before it was a podcast, The Resident Table was exactly that—a literal table in the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center cafeteria where a group of para-athletes gathered after grueling swim sets to swap stories, decompress, and build something bigger than themselves. In this premiere episode, we bring you back to where it all began.

You’ll meet the original Resident Team—an unlikely group of athletes from across the country (and world), each with their own path to elite sport. Guided by coach Derek Williamson, this group came together to form one of the most successful programs in Paralympic triathlon history. But it wasn’t just medals and race results that defined them—it was the culture, the camaraderie, and the way they pulled each other forward in and out of the pool.

From cross-country moves with young kids in tow, to awkward first workouts, hilarious roommate stories, and deeply personal moments of growth, this is the untold origin story of a team that became a chosen family. If you’ve ever wondered what high performance really looks like—especially when it’s fueled by inclusion, resilience, and joy—this episode sets the tone for everything to come.

Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and take your seat at The Resident Table.

Thanks for pulling up a chair at The Resident Table.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch full video episodes on our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram at @theresidenttable for behind-the-scenes content, athlete spotlights, and more.

Big thanks to our sponsors and partners:
Durata Training, Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters, and Tolsma/Stockwell Prosthetics.
Your support helps us keep these conversations going.

GIve them a follow on Instagram too! Durata Training, Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters, Tolsma/Stockwell Prosthetics

Want to support the show or become a sponsor?
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Until next time—thanks for being part of the team.