Sports + Life + Balance

Raised in Poverty + Dance Prodigy = Black Principal American Ballet Theater

On this episode of SLB, John Moffett speaks with Ballet Prodigy, Best-Selling Author, and the first African American Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theater, Misty Copeland. 

Tune in to hear Misty tell her story, including her childhood adversities, her experience being a minority in the dance industry, and her path to success. 

Learn more about Misty by visiting https://mistycopeland.com/
And check out her books: https://mistycopeland.com/store/

Driving Impact + Creating Profit = Founder, Angel City Football Club

Join host, John Moffet, on another episode of SLB featuring our special guest, Julie Uhrman! From D1 athlete to Co-Founder and President of the Angel City Football Club, Julie is driving a major change in the world of women’s sports. You won’t want to miss this episode as Julie dives into how the pioneering women’s professional soccer team was formed and how they’re continuing to make a difference in the community.

Olympic Baseball Gold + Major League Pitcher = Missing Right Hand

Join host John Moffet as he speaks with Major League Baseball legend Jim Abbott! Even after being born without his right hand, Abbott found his passion for sports early and persisted in being the best, despite his limitations. Hear Abbott's journey from his high school team to the big leagues as a Yankee.

Read Jim's book, Imperfect: An Improbable Life:
https://a.co/d/6ZR833A 

Athlete Rights Activist + Olympic Rower = World Record Masters Cyclist

Join John Moffet as he interviews Athlete Rights Activist, Olympic Rower, and World-Record Masters Cyclist Jan Palchikoff. Listen in as she talks about her journey in Olympic rowing, from finishing fifth in double sculls in the 1976 Summer Olympics to qualifying for the 1980 U.S. Olympic team. 

On this week’s episode of SLB, join host, John Moffet, as he listens to Paralympic Gold Medalist, Brad Snyder, talk about what made him the man he is today. 

From his childhood dreams, serving in the Navy, wounded in combat, to his victory at the 2012 London Paralympic Games… Brad never failed to make the most of his recovery.

If you'd like to find out more about Brad Snyder's life-journey, check out his book, "Fire in My Eyes," or visit his website. 

Join John Moffet as he interviews World Champion Diver turned Sports Psychologist, Dr. Megan Neyer. From a small town in Kentucky, to Southern California, Neyer trained at the legendary Mission Viejo Aquatic Center with the U.S. Olympic Coach and greatest diver of all time, Greg Lougainis. Listen in as she talks about her journey in Olympic Diving and the battles she faced along the way. 

We’re back this week with yet another special guest, Steve Mesler! As an Olympic Gold Medalist in Bobsledding, CEO of Classroom Champions Foundation, and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Board Member, Steve talks with John about the long-life influences of being a world class athlete. 

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This week on SPORTS+LIFE+BALANCE, we welcome Bonnie Blair a speed skater and one of the most decorated Olympians of all time. 

At 16 years old, Bonnie qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials the first time she raced the 500 meters. Join John Moffet as he speaks with Bonnie about her climb to the top! 

On this week’s episode, John sits down with five-time Paralympic medalist, Lex Gillette! Hear from Lex himself about his experience with sudden blindness at a young age and how he overcame this to get where he is today. 

Keep up with Lex:
https://lexgillette.com/

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Best Selling Author and Extreme Marathon Swimming Pioneer, Lynne Cox, joins John Moffet on a special episode of SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE. From breaking multiple world records, and cross-channel swimming around the world, to publishing seven books, Lynne shares her inspiring life story.

Pick up a copy of Tales of Al: The Water Rescue Dog:
https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Al-Water-Rescue-Dog/dp/B09HVCDK7W/

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Legendary Figure Skater and Cancer Survivor, Scott Hamilton, joins John Moffet on SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE to share his journey to Olympic Gold. From a sickly childhood to a battle with cancer, Scott has defeated all odds to become the man he is today. 

This week on SPORTS+LIFE+BALANCE, John meets with a dynamic duo, siblings Brooke and Kurt Hanson. 

Tune in to the story of Brooke, an Olympic Gold and Silver Breaststroke Medalist, and Kurt, a Sports Broadcaster, a sibling pair who grew up on the beaches of Australia as part of the Hanson Family surf-lifesaving dynasty.

Brooke and Kurt would like to dedicate this episode to their late Grandfather, John Mills, who passed away at the age of 94 after this episode was recorded. Before his death, John was awarded Life Membership of The Surf Life Saving Australia - the highest honor in Australian surf sports. 

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On the Season 3 premiere of SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE, Greg Bonaan shares the tragedy that changed his perspective on lifeguarding and ultimately inspired him to create and produce the first television show to reach one billion viewers worldwide — the entertainment juggernaut called Baywatch.

Greg Bonann is an American lifeguard, television producer, director, writer, and showrunner. He is best known for co-creating the internationally syndicated television series Baywatch, which ran for eleven seasons, and was listed in the 2001 Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most widely viewed TV series.

Watch Baywatch on Amazon Prime:
https://www.amazon.com/Baywatch-Season-1/dp/B07M7TB6KV

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SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE returns this summer with 12 more exciting guests. You won't want to miss these special guests, from all-star Olympians to trail-blazing thought leaders and entertainment titans. Subscribe today!

In the season 2 finale, John Moffet is joined by the Marathon Goddess, Julie Weiss.  Tune in to hear the story of how running helped Julie overcome deep depression and gave her a purpose after her father's sudden death from pancreatic cancer.  Julie channeled her grief into a commitment to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks to raise money and hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer. 

 
Learn more about Julie Weiss:
https://marathongoddess.com/
https://www.instagram.com/marathongoddess/

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John Moffet is joined by award-winning sportswriter, best-selling author, journalism professor, and columnist for NBCOlympics.com, Alan Abrahamson.

In today's SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE episode, Alan shares the story of how he set his sights on becoming a sports journalist from a young age and worked relentlessly to achieve his dream. Alan has now covered 11 Olympics, including this past summer in Tokyo.  And with more than 30 years of telling in-depth stories of athletes and the games, he provides a unique point of view of what the culture of sports means to all of us. 

 
Learn more about Alan Abrahamson:
https://twitter.com/alanabrahamson
https://www.3wiresports.com/

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In today’s episode of SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE, John Moffet is joined by French Olympian, Australian Olympian, United Kingdom Coach, and United States Synchronized Swimming Chief Executive Officer,  Myriam Glez.

On the podcast, Myriam shares stories from her international journey through sports and her new mission to help athletes transition out of sports and into fulfilling and balanced lives. 

Learn more about Athletes Soul:
https://www.athletessoul.org/

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In today’s episode of SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE, John Moffet is joined by Willie Banks. The inventor of the famous “rhythmic clap,” three-time Olympian Willie Banks has contributed to the sport as both an athlete and contributor for over forty years, and currently serves as an elected member of the World Athletics Council.

Learn more about Willie Banks:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsjjapan/

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John Moffet is joined by Sue Enquist, a UCLA Hall of Fame softball player, coaching legend, educator, and sports consultant.

In today’s episode of SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE, Sue shares her journey to 11 National Championship titles as a player and then as a coach — the most in collegiate history!  You'll also learn about her "second chapter" after coaching that lead her to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Learn more about Sue Enquist:
http://www.sueenquist.com/

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In this episode of SPORTS + LIFE + BALANCE, John Moffet is joined by Craig Hummer, an Emmy-nominated sports broadcaster, author, lifeguard, and former professional ocean Ironman champion. 

Craig has covered more than 60 sports in his 25-year broadcasting career, has been the host or done play-by-play at 5 Olympic and Paralympic Games, spend five years broadcasting from the Tour de France, and has been the voice of professional bull riding since 2006.

Tune in to hear the unlikely story of a kid from Ohio who made his dreams come true in the lad of real-life Baywatch. 

Follow Craig Hummer on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/craighummer/

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