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In this episode of the Believe the Hope podcast, host Paul Nottoli interviews Amanda Almond, a personal trainer and elite triathlete, about the concept of hope. Amanda shares her perspective on hope, stating that it is closely tied to faith and the belief in a bigger plan or purpose. She discusses how hope manifests in her athletic pursuits, particularly during challenging races, and how it translates to real-life situations. Amanda emphasizes the importance of practicing hope and surrounding oneself with a supportive community. She also touches on the power of sharing personal stories and experiences to inspire hope in others.

Takeaways

Hope is closely tied to faith and the belief in a bigger plan or purpose.
Practicing hope is a conscious effort and a choice to show up consistently.
Hope can manifest in athletic pursuits and translate to real-life situations.
Surrounding oneself with a supportive community is crucial for maintaining hope.
Sharing personal stories and experiences can inspire hope in others.

Sound Bites

"Hope is the belief that there is a greater plan, a greater purpose, that there is something bigger out there."
"Hope is a conscious effort. It doesn't disappear. It's a practice and a choice to show up all the time."
"Hope is like a feeling, a mental state, but it's manifested very externally."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:08 Defining Hope
02:59 Hope in Athletic Pursuits
08:28 Practicing Hope in Real-Life Situations
12:21 The Power of a Supportive Community
17:07 Inspiring Hope Through Personal Stories
29:14 Conclusion and Call to Action

"Dream Catcher" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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