S2E17 Alex Ferreira - Mental Health and High Achievement Intertwine

How does a young skiing phenom go on to win gold, and how do you get brave enough to attempt those crazy flip and spins in the air anyway?

Join Laura Gassner Otting as she hosts this episode of LGOtv with special guest, Alex Ferreira - Skier, Sauna Goer, Health Nerd.

Timestamps:

5:34​ - At the end of the day, there's only room for one on the podium.
6:40​ - "I know when I wake up in the morning, if I'm tired, it's going to be a good day."
13:48​ - "There's that moment in time where I'm like, 'Oh my gosh, I did it. I freakin did it. I've been thinking of this since I was 10 years old...'"
22:00​ - "Preparation equals victory."
28:10​ - "In the air, it's just this feeling of weightlessness. It's a brief moment in time where you're comfortable because you know what you're doing, but you're uncomfortable because anything can happen."
35:25​ - "I got to physical therapy, telling her what's wrong, 'Yeah my back is thrown out and i just slipped really hard. Can you put me back together in three days?'"
39:25​ - Who's Hotdog Hans?
52:15​ - "Most of the time, I'm like, 'Oh shit. I'm skiing in jeans right now. If I fall it's going to hurt really bad.'"
54:42​ - "When you can't do the things that you love, you get a little depressed inside."

Links:

https://alexferreiraski.com​
https://www.instagram.com/alexferreir...​
https://www.tiktok.com/@hotdoghans?la...​
https://youtu.be/SngXFooZaUs

Growing up in Aspen, Colorado, Alex was exposed to all things outdoors, and was on skis before he could barely walk. He quickly began winning local competitions, and he has gone on to reach celebrity status both in his hometown and throughout skiing culture.Driven by a powerful work ethic, a can-do attitude, and an infectiously charismatic personality, Alex continues to have an impact on the sport, both on and off the half pipe.