The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast

About The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast

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

Publisher

Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2025

Latest episode

5 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Jan 2026

   Christie Nasypany-Cicero: Showing Up When Everything Falls Apart | Challenger Deep Podcast

   https://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/christie-nasypany-cicero (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 Get 25% off dōTERRA products → https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25 (https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25) Side Hustle for Athletes & Coaches → https://www.healthandwellnessbusiness.org/blog/athletes-and-coaches-flexible-business-opportunity (https://www.healthandwellnessbusiness.org/blog/athletes-and-coaches-flexible-business-opportunity)

2. 

   8 Sept 2025

   018: Confidence, Horses, and True Winning: Lessons with Wendy Winn

   https://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/wendy-winn (https://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/wendy-winn)Confidence, Horses, and True Winning: Lessons with Wendy Winn | Daily Success Strategies Podcast🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Winn, an accomplished horsewoman, entrepreneur, and coach who has dedicated her life to helping riders and leaders build unshakable confidence, strengthen their mindset, and discover what true winning really means.Wendy shares powerful lessons from her journey in horsemanship, saddle fitting, and business — showing how the skills she’s learned in the arena apply to life, leadership, and entrepreneurship. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, fear, or setbacks, her story will inspire you to rise above adversity and embrace your true potential.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How horses teach us trust, patience, and leadershipWhy confidence is the foundation of success in sports, business, and lifeThe difference between external achievements and true inner winsPractical ways to build self-belief and resilienceWendy’s inspiring story of growth, mentorship, and entrepreneurshipConnect with Wendy Winn:https://www.winnhorses.org/ (https://www.winnhorses.org/)Join her mailing list: https://www.winnhorses.org/optin (https://www.winnhorses.org/optin) Natural Horse Wellness Solutions: https://www.winnhorses.org/horse-wellness (https://www.winnhorses.org/horse-wellness)🚀 Ready to create time freedom, financial freedom, and the life you dream of? Start here: https://www.JeffHeggie.com/leader (https://www.JeffHeggie.com/leader)📖 Learn more about the dōTERRA business opportunity: https://www.jeffheggie.com/opportunity (https://www.jeffheggie.com/opportunity)🎁 Get your free Mindset Questions & Your Future Self Masterclass: www.JeffHeggie.com/habits (www.JeffHeggie.com/habits)👉 Read the full blog post here: www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/wendy-winn (https://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/wendy-winn)

3. 

   25 Aug 2025

   017: Dave Christensen | Your 4th Down – Why You Need to Go For It | Challenger Deep Podcast

   www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/dave-christensen (www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/dave-christensen) Discover the powerful lessons of resilience, leadership, and mental toughness with veteran football coach Dave Christensen in this episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity. Dave, author of Your 4th Down – Why You Need to Go For It, shares insights from decades on the sidelines and explains why life’s toughest challenges are opportunities to grow stronger. From innovating high-powered offenses at Missouri to leading Wyoming through adversity, Christensen reflects on leadership, mindset, and the importance of pushing forward when it’s “4th down” in life. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or leader, his wisdom will inspire you to take risks, embrace challenges, and never punt on your dreams. 👉 Read the full blog recap: www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/dave-christensen (https://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/dave-christensen) 📘 Get Dave Christensen’s book Your 4th Down – Why You Need to Go For It: https://amzn.to/4lLb5C8 (https://amzn.to/4lLb5C8) 🎧 Explore more episodes of the Challenger Deep podcast: www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/challenger-deep (www.JeffHeggie.com/blogs/challenger-deep) 💪 Build success habits with the 4 Week Win Challenge (https://www.jeffheggie.com/win) 🌿 Save 25% on dōTERRA products and supplements: Confident Athlete Program dōTERRA Offer: https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25 (https://www.confidentathleteprogram.com/doterra25) Get your FREE copy of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity at www.JeffHeggie.com/FreeBook (https://www.jeffheggie.com/freebook) Still trading time for money? Discover the proven wellness business that is creating residual income and time freedom for coaches and athletes: https://www.jeffheggie.com/opportunity (https://www.jeffheggie.com/opportunity)

Who has been a guest on The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Caroline Tripp
• Dora Kurimay
• Tanner McLachlan

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

4,657,709,572

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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