{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629f3f97bbbd8500123d7c59/67af2beb4d9bd1092cd09097?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 85. \"Cancer Was the Best Teacher\" - David Smith on Life After Paralysis","description":"<p>Olympic &amp; Paralympic champion David Smith MBE shares his extraordinary journey through cancer, paralysis, and transformation. A powerful story of resilience and purpose. </p><p><br></p><p>In this profound conversation, Olympic gold medalist and Paralympic champion David Smith MBE opens up about his remarkable journey through multiple life-altering challenges. From reaching the pinnacle of athletic achievement to facing cancer, paralysis, and a complete identity transformation, David's story is a masterclass in human resilience and post-traumatic growth.</p><p><br></p><p>🎯 KEY MOMENTS:</p><p>00:00 Olympic Journey &amp; Early Success</p><p>12:45 Confronting Cancer &amp; Life's Fragility</p><p>25:30 Navigating Paralysis &amp; Identity Crisis</p><p>35:15 The Power of Post-Traumatic Growth</p><p>48:20 Transforming Through Loss of Ego</p><p>59:30 Finding Peace in Present Moment</p><p><br></p><p>ABOUT DAVID SMITH MBE:</p><p>David Smith is a multi-sport phenomenon who has represented Great Britain in rowing, cycling, and Paralympic sports. After being paralysed from a spinal tumour surgery in 2016, he embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation. Today, he inspires others through speaking and coaching, sharing invaluable insights on resilience, purpose, and peak performance.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:</p><p>- How facing mortality can unlock deeper purpose</p><p>- Transforming trauma into personal growth</p><p>- Building resilience through adversity</p><p>- Redefining identity after life-changing events</p><p>- Finding strength in vulnerability</p><p>- Achieving peak performance through alignment</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations with world-class performers, thought leaders, and inspiring individuals who share their wisdom on purpose, performance, and personal growth.</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH DAVID:</p><p>Website: https://www.davidsmithathlete.com/</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-smith-mbe-108a0719/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidsmithmbe</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH PETER:</p><p>Website: https://www.purposemade.uk/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeterbell</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-george-bell/</p><p><br></p><p>READ THE NEWSLETTER:</p><p>Subscribe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7244349280012886020</p><p><br></p><p>#Paralympics #PostTraumaticGrowth #Resilience #OlympicAthlete #PersonalDevelopment #MentalHealth #PurposeMadePodcast #PeakPerformance #Inspiration #Mindset</p>","author_name":"Purpose Made"}