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
From Competitor to Commentator (Feat. Amy Bream)
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In this bonus episode of The Adaptive Athlete Podcast, Mat Hotho is joined by adaptive athletes Amy Bream and Brett Palser for a wide-ranging conversation on competition, community, and the evolving landscape of adaptive fitness.
Amy reflects on her final season competing, and what it meant to return to the floor one last time. The discussion then turns to Amy’s role with the World Fitness Project, where she is a commentator. She explains the Project’s Pro and Challenger structure, its season-long approach to competition, and why adaptive inclusion must be built deliberately rather than rushed. Together, the group wrestles honestly with fairness, visibility, and the tension between competing to win and competing to grow the sport.
Throughout the episode, Amy offers a grounded perspective on what it means to show up when things are imperfect, why adaptive athletes benefit from being seen first as athletes, and how community (more than podiums) has shaped her journey.
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