In the summer of 2024 Sam Mikulak was part of the coaching team that supported the US Men's gymnastics team on their way to the Olympic podium at the Paris Olympic Games. Sam Mikulak had incredible gymnastics career winning six national titles, two world championships medals and he represented Team USA at three Olympic Games. Sam was part of the Michigan wolverines college gymnastics team that won back to back NCAA titles in 2013 and 2014 and has a gymnastics skill named after him in the code of points. He faced many challenges throughout his career but his character and determination have inspired athletes from around the world. Whilst spending time with the German gymnastics hero Fabian Hambuchen last year he spoke of how it was Sam Mikulak who had changed his outlook on the sport. This episode with Sam is probably my favourite conversation we have had on the podcast to date and we hope you're able to find real value in his stories. It was mental health awareness week in the UK when this episode was recorded and Sam himself has struggled with depression throughout his young life. A problem shared is a problem halved and Sam certainly made me feel less alone last week so I want to thank him for being an amazingly positive force in the world. And this is his story.