Este episódio está em português.

Neste episódio de Life in Design, o apresentador Tham Penhafiel conversa com André, um atleta paralímpico que compartilha sua inspiradora jornada de superação após perder uma perna em um acidente de snowboard. André discute a importância da mentalidade, do apoio da comunidade e do poder da adaptação na busca de sonhos. Ele reflete sobre suas experiências nas Paralimpíadas, os desafios emocionais de retornar ao snowboard e a importância das próteses especializadas. Ao longo da conversa, André enfatiza a importância da gratidão, da perspectiva e da aceitação das próprias circunstâncias para seguir em frente na vida.

This Episode is in Portuguese.

In this episode of Life in Design, host Tham Penhafiel speaks with André, a Paralympic athlete who shares his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity after losing a leg in a snowboarding accident. André discusses the importance of mindset, community support, and the power of adaptation in pursuing dreams. He reflects on his experiences in the Paralympics, the emotional challenges of returning to snowboarding, and the significance of specialized prosthetics. Throughout the conversation, André emphasizes the importance of gratitude, perspective, and accepting one's circumstances as a means to move forward in life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Life in Design Podcast

04:19 The Emotional Impact of Amputation

08:13 The Path to Triathlon

11:41 The Emotional Weight of Representation

13:03 Finding Purpose After Trauma

15:18 Working with Hanger Clinic

17:55 Inspiring Others Through Personal Experience

20:41 Returning to Snowboarding

22:30 The Joy of Overcoming Fear

23:06 Embracing Change and Adaptation

25:35 The Cost of Mobility: Prosthetics and Sponsorships

27:37 Building a Community of Support

28:35 Acceptance and Overcoming Adversity

30:16 Gratitude and Perspective on Life

32:08 The Importance of Support Systems

33:29 Reflections on Life and Second Chances

35:37 Living Life to the Fullest

37:30 Facing Challenges with Determination

39:15 Dreaming Big and Overcoming Barriers

41:03 The Journey of a Lifetime

42:45 Aiming for the Paralympics

43:17 The Journey of Competition and Family Sacrifices

45:04 Dreams Beyond Snowboarding

47:33 Achievements and Life Conquests

48:22 Lessons in Patience and Hard Work

50:07 Gratitude and Life Perspectives

52:08 Finding Happiness in Simple Moments

54:16 The Dream House and Contentment

56:07 The Nature of Complaining and Appreciation