Today on the Cupp O' Sunshine Podcast, Deb Cupp is joined by record-setting, two-time Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann. On January 21, 2008, a routine medical procedure left Mallory Weggemann paralyzed from her waist down. Less than two years later, Mallory had broken eight world records, and fifteen world records by 2012. Deb and Mallory discuss the importance of community, changing the perception of disability in our society, and her book; Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance. 

In This Episode You Will Learn:    

• What inspired Mallory to get back into the pool after her paralysis  
• The importance of changing the perception of disability in our society 
• What adversity and challenges Mallory had to overcome 

Some Questions We Ask:    

• Can you explain a little more about your mindset while writing your book?  
• What has each of these Paralympic games meant to you?  
• What goes through your mind as you are getting ready to compete?  

Resources:   

malloryweggemannbook.com 

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On this episode of the Cupp O' Sunshine Podcast, Deb Cupp is joined by Keira D'Amato. Keira is the current record holder for the American women's marathon – which she broke in January. 2022. Not only is Keira an incredibly fast runner, but she is also a wife, mother of 2, and a real estate agent. In today's episode, Deb and Keira discuss why it is okay to be vulnerable around others, how to prioritize your time when it seems impossible, and what is going on inside her head before a big race.  

In This Episode You Will Learn About:    

• Why it’s good to ask for help 
• The power and importance of vulnerability 
• The significance of focus, practice, and teamwork 

Some Questions We Discuss:    

• What do you believe is the silver bullet when prioritizing your time? 
• How do you keep going when things are hard?  
• What is going on in your head before a big race?  

Resources:   

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Today on the Cupp O' Sunshine Podcast, Deb Cupp is joined by behavioral scientist, consultant, and NY Times Best Selling author Jon Levy. Jon specializes in applying the latest research to transform the ways companies approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. We often think that connecting with people means networking events, fancy dinners, and swag giveaways in sales but how effective are they? Not very. Hear Jon's thoughts on rethinking how we try to build connection and trust with others, the value in asking a colleague or customer for advice, and creating what Jon calls, the IKEA effect.  

In This Episode You Will Learn:    

• What exactly a behavioral scientist is 
• When to create an experience that develops a greater level of trust 
• Why human beings don't process the length of pleasure or pain  

Some Questions We Ask:    

• How does the Peak-End Rule work in the context of a real-life business? 
• How can we invest effort into others to feel familiar and safe working together?  
• When are we prone to fall on our default answers?    

Resources:   

‘You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence’ 

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