The Intentional Athlete Podcast
The Intentional Athlete Podcast
Ross Leppala
Leaping Beyond limits: The story of a Paralympian
56 minutes Posted Feb 18, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Introduction to the Intentional Athlete Podcast00:52 Meet Abraham Amon: Paralympic Athlete02:15 Abraham's Journey and Overcoming Limitations03:49 The Power of Visualization and Mental Resilience08:17 Applying Athletic Lessons to Life12:21 Visualization Techniques and Emotional Management18:39 Inspiring Others Through Example28:43 Cultural Expectations and Self-Nurturing29:40 The Power of Positivity and Self-Belief32:30 Self-Love and Its Impact on the World34:21 Awareness, Presence, and Choice43:07 Facing Fears and Overcoming Limitations47:48 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
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In this episode of the Intentional Athlete Podcast, host Ross Leppala is joined by Nigerian Paralympic high jumper, creative performer, and inspirational speaker Abraham Amon. They delve into the concept of training with purpose, the power of visualization, and overcoming deep-rooted limitations like fear and self-doubt. Abraham shares his journey from facing physical and emotional challenges to becoming a Paralympian, emphasizing the importance of self-love, managing emotions, and turning 'I can't' into 'I can.' Tune in for an inspiring conversation on aligning mindset, body, and spirit to achieve lasting growth and strength, both in athletics and life.Connect with Abraham:LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-amon-5252b0382?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_appFacebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/share/14VLYwyots9/TikTok URL:https://www.tiktok.com/@experience.magic?_r=1&_t=ZN-93OSgjPSW8MInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amon_abraham?igsh=MXB2dTI1NjZ1ZGtkbw==Book URL: https://selar.com/m/abraham-amon1Speakerhub: https://community.speakerhub.com/[email protected]&loginCode=953IOA&redirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.speakerhub.com%2Fcommunities%2Fgroups%2Fspeakercoworking%2Flearning