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The Mindvalley Podcast with Vishen

Legendary Olympian Greg Louganis On Healing His Trauma and Winning Gold 5x With The Silva Method

The Mindvalley Podcast with Vishen

Mindvalley

Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.51.5K Ratings

🗓️ 11 September 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Today on The Mindvalley Show, we are joined by The Olympic legend and unwavering LGBTQ advocate, Greg Louganis! His journey is nothing short of extraordinary. With an incredible tally of four Olympic gold medals and one silver, Greg is not just a diving sensation but a symbol of resilience, authenticity, and courage. His life story is a rollercoaster of triumph over adversity, including overcoming discrimination, abuse, and the life-altering challenge of an HIV diagnosis. His inspirational journey will leave you in awe. Discover how forgiveness was pivotal in his path to inner peace and personal growth. Greg's insights into overcoming unimaginable hardships and navigating his HIV diagnosis are invaluable. Delve deep into the techniques and mindset that catapulted him to diving stardom. You'll gain priceless wisdom on the power of visualization in achieving your goals and how meditation can fuel your personal growth. Greg reminds us that kindness is the key to leaving an indelible mark on the world. If you're ready to embark on a journey of inspiration, empowerment, and transformation, this episode is your ticket. Listen now and let Greg Louganis’ incredible story ignite your path to greatness. Key takeaways: [3:23] A fresh perspective on forgiveness and empathy [9:50] Forgiving his birth mother and family background [16:55] Experience as a high chief in Hawaii [18:31] Education and understanding about transgender issues [24:19] Living with HIV and advancements in treatment [25:00] Meditation and visualization [29:56] Visualization for forgiveness and healing [32:19] Hope for the world: kindness as a legacy [34:05] The power of a smile Where to find our guest: GregLouganis.com Instagram Memorable Quotes: "It was a violent act. It was scary. But I survived. I'm here. So it was an event that taught me a lot about myself, about people that I could forgive him." [3:22] -Greg Louganis "My mother, Frances Louganis, who raised me, she always told me to make everywhere you go better because you were there. And you can do that in so many ways, picking up a piece of trash, smiling at somebody at the grocery store." [34:05] -Greg Louganis Resources mentioned: Mindvalley Financial Freedom Summit 2023 To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below: Website: Mindvalley.com YouTube: @vishenlakhiani Instagram: @mindvalley Instagram: @vishen Facebook: @mindvalley Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 65+ transformational Mindvalley programs – at a surprisingly low annual fee here 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Try to get across that slice it just wider the post.

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Have they done enough?

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Can they pull it out the bag?

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Does the ref have a clue?

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When you're shouting at the screen, blow your whistle!

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There's no feeling like live TV.

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However you watch, a TV licence is your must-have pass to over 400 live TV channels

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and it also funds the BBC, such TV licence.

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In this episode of The Mind Valley Show, I'm bringing you the American icon and diver, Greg Luganis.

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Greg is an anomaly.

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He is a man who, despite being HIV-positive, went on to win an Olympic gold medal for diving.

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In fact, he has four Olympic gold medals and one silver medal.

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His story of overcoming hardship from discrimination to HIV to sexual abuse

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and then going on to become an American Olympic icon

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is so powerful Mario Lopez played him in a movie about his life.

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So I had Greg Luganis come and speak on stage at Mind Valley University in Tallinn, Estonia in 2023

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and our interview following that speech is what you're about to hear in this episode of The Mind Valley Podcast.

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Stay tuned because this is going to open your heart.

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It's going to empower you. It's going to give you new faith in yourself

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and you're going to hear the incredible tale of this incredible man, Greg Luganis.

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I want to make this conversation a little bit more intimate, right?

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The talk that you delivered at Mind Valley is going to be available on the Mind Valley Talks YouTube channel.

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