
Olympic Medalist Alex Deibold on Overcoming Adversity & Identity Loss | Life After Sports
from Stay Tranquilo
by Stay Tranquilo Network
Published: Tue Aug 05 2025
Show Notes
“You don’t reach excellence by accident.”Olympic snowboarder Alex Deibold joins us to share the powerful journey behind his Olympic medal — and the challenges that came after it.From early sacrifices and heartbreak in Vancouver, to finally reaching the podium in Sochi, Alex takes us through the highs, the lows, and the deep identity crisis that comes after a sports career ends.Now, through community, mentorship, and rediscovering his purpose, Alex is learning how to translate athletic excellence into real-world success — and how to silence the inner critic that once fueled his performance but now threatens his peace.🎯 Topics we cover:The mindset behind Olympic-level performanceHow humility & failure shaped his comebackLosing his Olympic dream after a TBIThe mental health struggle of retiring athletesRebuilding identity, purpose, and passion through PACGolf, growth, and embracing life’s new chaptersThis episode is a must-watch for any athlete, entrepreneur, or high performer navigating transition and looking for what’s next.Subscribe for more powerful stories from the Life After Sports community.#LifeAfterSports #AlexDeibold #Olympics #OvercomingAdversity #AthleteMentalHealth #IdentityCrisis #Motivation #PACGlobal
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