Nastia Liukin: Finish What You Start | Insights from a 5x Olympic Medalist Image

Nastia Liukin: Finish What You Start | Insights from a 5x Olympic Medalist

24 April 2024 - 1 hour 8 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

Think back to the most pivotal moments of your life… What parts of you did you bring forward? Which parts did you hold back? How did these experiences shape your way of being?

These questions lie at the heart of our conversation today with Nastia Liukin, a gold medal gymnast whose name is etched in history for winning the All-Around title at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Beyond her monumental achievements – including tying the record for the most gymnastics medals won by an American in a single Olympic Games with FIVE medals – Nastia's journey is one of relentless pursuit, resilience, and the courage to redefine success.

In this episode, Nastia reveals the significant moments of her career –...

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