The Adaptive Athlete Podcast
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of athletes in the Crossfit space and beyond who have pushed past the limits doctors or others gave them.
In these conversations, you'll hear stories of resiliency, adaptation, grit, and determination. You'll also hear about the ways the adaptive space is growing.
Whether you are an adaptive athlete, a coach, or you know someone who would benefit from adaptive athletics and adaptive fitness, this podcast is the place to hear stories and build connections.
New episodes drop every Tuesday.
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast
Building Community One Conversation at a Time (Feat. Mat Hotho)
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We wrap up Season One of The Adaptive Athlete Podcast by flipping the script. Host Mat Hotho sits down with past guest Sean Eberle, but this time Mat is the one answering the questions. He shares his journey of growing up with right-side hemiplegic cerebral palsy, facing bullying and negative self-talk, and discovering CrossFit as a way to reclaim strength, confidence, and balance in his life.
The conversation digs into counseling, mantras, and mindset work—tools that helped Mat handle stress, step into competition, and find healing in community. He reflects on near misses at past Games, a fortune-cookie challenge (“Prove it”), and finishing 2025 as the second-fittest Neuro Moderate male in the world.
Along the way, Mat talks family, faith, and the power of community inside and outside the gym. We also preview what’s next for the podcast and say thank you to everyone who’s been part of Season One.
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