Finding Hope in the Face of Adversity with Mallory Weggemann

Today on the Cupp O' Sunshine Podcast, Deb Cupp is joined by record-setting, two-time Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann. On January 21, 2008, a routine medical procedure left Mallory Weggemann paralyzed from her waist down. Less than two years later, Mallory had broken eight world records, and fifteen world records by 2012. Deb and Mallory discuss the importance of community, changing the perception of disability in our society, and her book; Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance. 

In This Episode You Will Learn:    

• What inspired Mallory to get back into the pool after her paralysis  
• The importance of changing the perception of disability in our society 
• What adversity and challenges Mallory had to overcome 

Some Questions We Ask:    

• Can you explain a little more about your mindset while writing your book?  
• What has each of these Paralympic games meant to you?  
• What goes through your mind as you are getting ready to compete?  

Resources:   

malloryweggemannbook.com 

View Mallory Weggeman on LinkedIn 

View Deb Cupp on LinkedIn 

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