The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast

The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast

The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast dives into the stories of athletes who have overcome incredible challenges to achieve greatness. Hosted by Jeff Heggie and Tami Matheny, co-authors of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, this podcast explores the mindset, resilience, and strategies that lead to success both on and off the field. Discover powerful lessons and actionable insights to elevate your own game. Get a free copy of the book at www.JeffHeggie.com/freebook Get all of the resources from the book at www.ConfidentAthleteProgram.com/ChallengerDeep

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September 8, 2025 44 mins

https://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/wendy-winnConfidence, Horses, and True Winning: Lessons with Wendy Winn | Daily Success Strategies Podcast🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Winn, an accomplished horsewoman, entrepreneur, and coach who has dedicated her life to helping riders and leaders build unshakable confidence, strengthen their mindset, and discover what true winning really means.Wendy shares powerful lessons from her ...

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Discover the powerful lessons of resilience, leadership, and mental toughness with veteran football coach Dave Christensen in this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity. Dave, author of Your 4th Down – Why You Need to Go For It, shares insights from decades on the sidelines and explains why life’s toughest challenges are opportunities to grow stronger.

From innovating hi...

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Endurance. Purpose. Rebuild.
When a devastating ACL injury ended his athletic career, Danjee Moser was forced to confront a painful question: Who am I without my sport?

In this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, Danjee shares his raw and powerful journey of rebuilding both his mind and body—and how a soul-searching hike through the Grand Canyon became the unexpected catalyst for a brand new life chapter.

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In this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, we sit down with Chad Busick, founder of Championship Mindset, to explore how elite athletes and coaches can develop unshakable mental toughness, build a strong identity, and thrive under pressure.

Chad shares practical strategies and powerful stories from working with top high school, college, ...

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In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity we sit down with Shawnee Harle—a two-time Olympian, former Assistant Coach for Canada Basketball, and now a sought-after mental toughness coach helping athletes and high performers overcome adversity and unlock their full potential.

From the Olympic sidelines to the frontlines of mindset mastery, Sha...

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In this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, we sit down with Caroline Tripp—an inspiring basketb...

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http://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/dora-kurimayUnlock the secrets of mental toughness and peak performance with sports psychology expert Dora Kurimay. In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, Dora shares how athletes and high achievers can build true confidence, handle pressure, and develop unshakable mental resilience. Drawing from her experience as a former elite table tennis player and mental pe...

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www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/byrnessoftballListeners of our podcast can get an exclusive 25% discount on all of their dōTERRA products and supplements at https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25Get your Confident Athlete Program and This Is Good merchandise at www.ConfidentAthleteProgram.com/storeWhat happens when a high-pressure team embraces joy, unity, and mental toughness? In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athle...

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What happens when a dream collides with a diagnosis?

In this unforgettable episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, D1 volleyball player Madeline “Mad” Wilson shares how she beat stage 4 cancer—twice—and still fought her way back to the court, helping her underdog team win back-to-back conference championships at Wofford College.

Mad gets raw about mental health, toxic positivity, being underestimated, and how a r...

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www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/chipbakerListeners of our podcast can get an exclusive 25% discount on all of their dōTERRA products and supplements at https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25What does it take to rise above stereotypes, adversity, and 25 job rejections? In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, Coach Armando Jacinto shares his incredible journey from a 5'8" Hispanic at...

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www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/chipbakerListeners of our podcast can get an exclusive 25% discount on all of their dōTERRA products and supplements at https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25Join us for a deeply inspiring conversation on Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity with bestselling author and educator Chip Baker and co-author George Lee as they unveil their new book, The Path for Coaches: Mentorship.In this ...

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https://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/sherrywinnListeners of our podcast can get an exclusive 25% discount on all of their dōTERRA products and supplements at https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25🔥 How Champions Think: Sherry Winn on Mental Toughness, Overcoming Adversity & Peak Performance 🔥What separates elite athletes from the rest? In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, two-ti...

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In this compelling episode of The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast, we sit down with Pat O'Malley—a former collegiate baseball player and coach, now a Team Captain at NCSA College Recruiting and co-host of the Keep Going Podcast, which focuses on mental health from an athlete's perspective. ​

Pat shares his journey from the baseball diamond to becoming a mentor for aspiring athletes. We delve into his...

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🔥 How do athletes rise above adversity? In this episode of The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity PodcastDaniel Dickerson shares his powerf...

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In this episode of The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast, hosts Jeff Heggie and Tami Matheny sit down with Caity Patterson, an athlete who has turned obstacles into opportunities. Caity shares her inspiring journey of resilience, mental toughness, a...

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🎙 Overcoming Adversity & Winning in Life with Heather Gage 🎙

What does it take to push past limits, overcome obstacles, and build a winning mindset? In this powerful episode of The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast, Heather Gage shares her incredible journey from a multi-sport athlete to the Air ...

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In this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, hosts Jeff Heggie and Tami Matheny sit down with 2024 World Champion Bull Rider Josh Frost to explore his journey of grit, resilience, and unwavering determination. From finishing as the runner-up three years in a row to overcoming injuries and mental hurdles, Josh shares how he stayed focused, refined his mindset, and...

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In this inspiring episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, hosts Jeff Heggie and Tami Matheny sit down with Cincinnati Ben...

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Welcome to the Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast! In this inaugural episode, hosts Jeff Heggie and Tami Matheny introduce you to the powerful stories of athletes who’ve faced life’s toughest challenges and emerged stronger than ever. Inspired by their co-authored book, Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adve...

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