The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast
The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast
Podcast Description
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
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on overcoming adversity, building mental toughness, and achieving success, with themes that include resilience, goal-setting, and leadership. Specific episodes dive into the journeys of athletes such as Heather Gage, who shares lessons in leadership and mental strength, and Tanner McLachlan, who discusses the hurdles he faced on his path to the NFL, among others.

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
https://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/christie-nasypany-cicero
Former Division I hockey player and coach Christie Nasypany-Cicero shares her most vulnerable story for the first time—a journey through anxiety, identity loss, and the unexpected breakdown that forced her to rebuild her life from the ground up.
In this episode, Christie reveals what it truly means to “show up” during adversity, how athletes can separate their identity from their sport, and why vulnerability is one of the most powerful tools for performance and personal growth.
Perfect for athletes, coaches, and parents who want to understand the mental side of sport—and how to rise from the lowest moments stronger than ever.
Get the book → www.JeffHeggie.com/freebook
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