Season 242 Episode 8249
"S1 E66 - Unbreakable Spirit: Minda Dentler's Journey from Polio Survivor to Ironman Finisher "
"Minda Dentler's inspirational journey reveals the power of determination and the human spirit in overcoming life's toughest challenges. http://s4g.biz/26mar24 AI Episode Summary 1. Devin Thorpe hosts the ""Superpowers for Good"" show and introduces his guest Minda Dentler, an author, triathlete, Ironman competitor, and polio survivor. 2. Minda shares her origin story. Born in India and paralyzed by polio at six months old, which led to being adopted and growing up in Spokane, Washington, where she overcame challenges with her parents' support. 3. She reflects on her athletic journey, starting hand cycling at 28 and triathlons at 30, leading to her competing and eventually completing the Kona Ironman World Championship after failing on her first attempt. 4. Minda discusses how her parents raised her with high expectations, which led her to internalize the belief that her disability shouldn't hold her back. 5. She touches upon her motivation for maintaining rigorous athletic training alongside her full-time job and the importance of setting goals and having a supportive community. 6. Minda became involved in polio awareness, partially inspired by vaccinating her daughter and witnessing firsthand the impact of vaccine accessibility in India. 7. Through her speaking engagements, including a TED talk, she raises awareness for polio eradication and shares her story to inspire others. 8. Minda has written a children's book titled The Girl Who Figured It Out inspired by her own experience growing up with a disability and wanting to provide representation and inspiration for children today. 9. She enjoys sharing her story with children in schools and is motivated by helping the next generation both perceive differently abled individuals positively and pursue their own dreams. 10. Minda concludes with an invitation to connect with her and follow her work through her website (mindadentler.com) and on various social media platforms, where she is available for speaking engagements and to share her story more widely. http://superpowers4good.com "
