EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 47 MIN
Surviving to Thriving: Adam Popp’s Advice for Overcoming Life’s Toughest Challenges
from No Barriers · host Adam Popp, Erik Weihenmayer
The conversation explores not only the grit and technology behind adaptive sports and modern prosthetics, but also the emotional landscape of recovery, mentorship, and finding purpose after trauma. From the details behind a touching tribute film to Terry Fox—where Adam had to painstakingly reenact Fox’s signature running gait—to lessons learned in coaching, mental performance, and helping others move from surviving to thriving, this episode is packed with authentic, heartfelt insights.
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Adam Popp—an ultra-marathoner, military veteran, and above-the-knee amputee—opens up about resilience, purpose, and taking bold action when life knocks you flat. From losing his leg in Afghanistan to breaking Guinness World Records and starring in a moving tribute to his own hero, Terry Fox, Adam’s journey is raw, honest, and packed with hard-earned wisdom.
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Surviving to Thriving: Adam Popp’s Advice for Overcoming Life’s Toughest Challenges
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