Oprah's Super Soul Super Soul Special: Amy Purdy: The Power of Visualization
Oct 1, 2025
In this inspiring conversation, Amy Purdy, a Paralympic medalist and motivational speaker, shares her journey of resilience after losing both legs to meningitis. She discusses the power of visualization and how it helped her manifest her dreams, like competing on 'Dancing with the Stars.' Amy reflects on her near-death experience and the spiritual insights she gained, emphasizing the importance of living fully and authentically. With a focus on empowerment over mere admiration, she encourages others to find their own purpose and strength.
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Saying Yes Despite Fear
- Amy recalled being asked to dance on Dancing With The Stars despite zero formal training and feeling both scared and compelled to try.
- She said her heart felt yes while her head said no, so she accepted the challenge as a responsibility to find out if it was possible.
Choosing Agency Before Loss
- Amy decided before her amputations she would not be a victim and would help others once she recovered.
- That internal decision gave her focus and a sense of control during crisis.
The Warning From A Stranger
- Amy described meeting a stranger at work who asked if she'd "crossed over" and predicted a major change in her life.
- That encounter matched later intuitive feelings she had that something significant was coming.
