Brianna Cope was born with a deformed left hand. For years, she used to hide it under the water while surfing or clench her fist in public, hoping to avoid unwanted questions. After a childhood filled with bullying and unwanted attention – she finally got fed up. And so, she channeled her struggle into success and hit the waves, finding major success as a surfer. And along the way? Learned to embrace what she calls her "small hand" and show up as her beautiful, authentic self. For episode 270, Brianna shares how bullying drastically changed her outlook on life, how she navigated the pandemic when she lost a number of her sponsorships, and how she feels training for her first marathon in New York City on November 5.
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308. Goal Setting 101: How To Set Goals You Can Achieve
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307. Braving Anxiety: Olympian Nikita Ducarroz On Tackling Hurdles Head-On, Cultivating Community Around Struggle & Going For BMX Gold
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: Their Urgency Is Not Your Emergency
306. Defining Success: Olympian Rachel Smith On Using Running To Cope & A Comeback Years In the Making
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: It's All Going To Be Just Fine
305. Here To Climb: Sasha DiGiulian On How She Sets Goals, Riding The Injury Rollercoaster & Her New Documentary
5-MINUTE FRIDAY: On Accepting 'Both' & Letting Go Of Control
304. A Masterclass In Resilience: Skateboarder Mariah Duran On Following Your Gut In Difficult Moments & Olympic Dreams Turned Reality
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303. Pressure Makes Diamonds: UConn Women's Basketball Director of Sports Performance Andrea Hudy Talks A Winner's Mindset & Navigating Intense Moments
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