The Superpower Podcast with Dave Briggs

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Join us on the Superpower Podcast, where we interview U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes, elite performers, coaches, and health experts about how sleep, recovery, and mental resilience drive peak performance. On each episode, host Dave Briggs, Emmy-winning journalist, delves deep into sleep science, recovery, mindset, and the lives of our esteemed guests.

Episodes

  1. Ep. 05 Bob Costas: An Olympic Games Broadcasting Legend

    Mar 4

    Ep. 05 Bob Costas: An Olympic Games Broadcasting Legend

    Bob Costas’ broadcast career spans 28 years and 12 Olympic Games. From 1988 to 2016, he covered every Olympic Game, guiding audiences through some of the most unforgettable moments in sports history. From Michael Johnson’s gold shoes to Kerri Strug’s vault on an injured ankle, to Michael Phelps’ record-breaking eight gold medals, Bob had a front-row seat to it all. https://bit.ly/40a6roS

    37 min
  2. Ep. 04 Jessica Long: Channeling Anger Into Gold

    Feb 25

    Ep. 04 Jessica Long: Channeling Anger Into Gold

    Before we begin: This episode includes personal discussions about eating disorders and mental health. Jessica Long is a Saatva partner. The experiences she shares are her own personal stories—not medical or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available at 988 or nationaleatingdisorders.org. Please listen with care. In this riveting episode, Jessica Long, a U.S. Paralympic gold medalist (and one of the most decorated ever), shares how sleep, resilience, and, at times, anger have fueled her record-breaking career and personal growth. From deep recovery naps and mental health advocacy to embracing difference as strength, Jessica offers a powerful look at what it takes to keep showing up, inside and outside the pool. Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/4cIViTi

    44 min
  3. Ep. 03 Guest Brenna Huckaby: How Being a Mom Made Her a Stronger Athlete

    Feb 18

    Ep. 03 Guest Brenna Huckaby: How Being a Mom Made Her a Stronger Athlete

    Before we begin: Brenna Huckaby is a Saatva partner. The experiences she shares are her own personal stories—not medical or professional advice. In this episode, Brenna Huckaby shares how cancer has given her many blessings, her secrets for getting good sleep, and how being a mom helped her be more competitive. Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/4b2dKUH

    36 min
  4. Ep. 02 Guest Jessie Diggins: Finding Joy Through the Pain

    Feb 11

    Ep. 02 Guest Jessie Diggins: Finding Joy Through the Pain

    Before we begin: This episode includes personal discussions about eating disorders, mental health, and recovery. Jessie Diggins is a Saatva partner. The experiences she shares are her own personal stories—not medical or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available at 988 or nationaleatingdisorders.org. Please listen with care. In this episode, Jessie Diggins, three-time U.S. Olympic medalist and the most decorated American cross-country skier in history, shares how she sets up her bedroom for sleep success, how she pushes through the “pain cave,” and finds joy through her struggle. Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/4rORmVu

    30 min
  5. Ep. 01 Guest Tara Lipinski: Pressure, Perfection, and Starting Over

    Jan 29

    Ep. 01 Guest Tara Lipinski: Pressure, Perfection, and Starting Over

    Before we begin: This episode includes personal discussions about infertility, pregnancy loss, and the LA fires. Tara Lipinski is a Saatva partner. The experiences she shares are her own personal stories—not medical or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss, resources are available through RESOLVE at resolve.org. Please listen with care. Where do you go when life’s biggest moment happens at 15? Tara Lipinski joins the podcast to talk about pressure, sleep, motherhood, and rebuilding after loss. From winning an Olympic gold medal as a teenager to life as an adult—navigating infertility, becoming a parent, and losing her home in the Palisades fire.  Tara shares with the podcast how discipline, perspective, and resilience have shaped every chapter of her life. Go beyond the iconic skater and explore how Tara recovers, resets, and keeps moving forward. Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3NLyXKj

    32 min
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Join us on the Superpower Podcast, where we interview U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes, elite performers, coaches, and health experts about how sleep, recovery, and mental resilience drive peak performance. On each episode, host Dave Briggs, Emmy-winning journalist, delves deep into sleep science, recovery, mindset, and the lives of our esteemed guests.

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