EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 52 MIN
Chasing Freedom: Mikey O'Hearn’s Story of Alchemy, Family, and Authenticity
from No Barriers · host Erik Weihenmayer, Mikey O'Hearn
00:00 Cortina festivals and accessibility initiative 05:54 Handling pressure in competitive sports 06:49 Injury impacting competition preparation 11:05 Discovering a passion for skiing 15:34 Discovering the flow state 18:22 Training at Adaptive Sports Center 22:32 Returning to the sport with purpose 24:18 Parental support and encouragement 28:38 Breaking stereotypes in sports 34:07 Coming out with the alchemy stick 38:23 Facing bullying after coming out 40:59 Discovering alchemy in Nepal 44:31 Overcoming adversity and personal growth 48:39 Pursuing international ski racing goals
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Fresh from his recent debut on the Paralympic world stage in Cortina, alpine skier Mikey O'Hearn tells us about overcoming childhood adversity and personal loss, harnessing “anatomical freedom,” the power of community, and transforming every barrier into fuel for growth.
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Chasing Freedom: Mikey O'Hearn’s Story of Alchemy, Family, and Authenticity
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