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197. Treating Obstacles as Adventures: The Power of Asking “How Can I?” with Enock Glidden
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Enock Glidden is an unstoppable outdoorsman and athlete, and a champion of breaking barriers. Born with spina bifida and paralyzed from the waist down, Enock has tackled challenges most of us wouldn't dream of—like climbing Yosemite’s legendary El Capitan! His “How can I?” mindset has turned obstacles into adventures, and today, we’re exploring his journey of resilience, his love for the outdoors, and how he’s inspiring others to reimagine what’s possible. Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
02:43 – Overcoming Spina Bifida and Personal Philosophy
07:43 – Say “How Can I?”
13:12 – Outdoor Adventures and Making Accessibility Possible
17:05 – Break
19:21 – Adaptive Sports and Expanding Possibilities
24:38 – El Capitan Climb and Personal Strength
31:10 – Saying Yes and Encouraging Curiosity
38:47 – Understanding and Empathy in Offering Help
46:43 – What Enock Wishes People Knew
47:55 – Closing
233 episodes
Manage episode 445344914 series 3497921
Enock Glidden is an unstoppable outdoorsman and athlete, and a champion of breaking barriers. Born with spina bifida and paralyzed from the waist down, Enock has tackled challenges most of us wouldn't dream of—like climbing Yosemite’s legendary El Capitan! His “How can I?” mindset has turned obstacles into adventures, and today, we’re exploring his journey of resilience, his love for the outdoors, and how he’s inspiring others to reimagine what’s possible. Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
02:43 – Overcoming Spina Bifida and Personal Philosophy
07:43 – Say “How Can I?”
13:12 – Outdoor Adventures and Making Accessibility Possible
17:05 – Break
19:21 – Adaptive Sports and Expanding Possibilities
24:38 – El Capitan Climb and Personal Strength
31:10 – Saying Yes and Encouraging Curiosity
38:47 – Understanding and Empathy in Offering Help
46:43 – What Enock Wishes People Knew
47:55 – Closing
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