S2 E9: Thrive! Don’t Just Survive with Paraplegic Olympic Gold Medalist and Idaho Representative Muffy Davis
In this episode, you’re going to hear an inspiring story of a woman who is proof that adversity cannot hinder a woman with unbridled passion to reach her goals.
Muffy Davis was a top ranking junior skier and was poised to be named to the US Ski Team when a devastating ski racing accident at the age of 16 left her paralyzed from the chest down and dependent on a wheelchair for mobility.
In spite of her life-changing injury, she didn't give up and set her sights on competing in the Paralympics - and she did! She is a world champion and multiple Paralympic medalist in downhill ski and the first female paraplegic to reach the summit of Mount Shasta. Ever pushing boundaries, Muffy now also serves as the representative for the Idaho Legislature and is a highly sought after motivational speaker.
Muffy shares the amazing story of being an upcoming junior ski racer with a life turned upside down due to a devastating ski racing accident which left her paralyzed. She talks about how having an amazing childhood played a big part of how she was able to stay positive through all the challenges. And she did it all with all the love and support from her family, husband and friends. Now, she is giving back by being an inspiration to people with disabilities, women, athletes, and her community in Idaho.
Listen to this episode and be empowered to thrive, not just survive!
Episode Highlights:
- Muffy’s amazing life story
- How a great childhood with a supportive environment shaped Muffy’s perspective in life
- How the accident happened how it changed Muffy’s life
- The rehabilitation process
- Getting back on the slopes
- Climbing Mt. Shasta
- Getting into handcycling
- Getting into politics
- Paying it forward
About Our Guest:
Muffy Davis was an Olympic hopeful skier from Sun Valley, Idaho when she had a training accident that left her a paraplegic. Despite the life-changing injury, Muffy went on to win multiple Olympic medals as a downhill skier. She is SurThriver, Motivational Speaker ,World Class Athlete and the first female to reach the summit of MT. Shasta. Muffy now is running a “Race for Idaho” as a representative of Idaho.
Connect with Muffy
Mentioned in this episode
- Race for Idaho Muffy's in a New Race - the Race for Idaho, learn more about her campaign, volunteer or donate!
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