We wrap up Season One of The Adaptive Athlete Podcast by flipping the script. Host Mat Hotho sits down with past guest Sean Eberle, but this time Mat is the one answering the questions. He shares his journey of growing up with right-side hemiplegic cerebral palsy, facing bullying and negative self-talk, and discovering CrossFit as a way to reclaim strength, confidence, and balance in his life.

The conversation digs into counseling, mantras, and mindset work—tools that helped Mat handle stress, step into competition, and find healing in community. He reflects on near misses at past Games, a fortune-cookie challenge (“Prove it”), and finishing 2025 as the second-fittest Neuro Moderate male in the world.

Along the way, Mat talks family, faith, and the power of community inside and outside the gym. We also preview what’s next for the podcast and say thank you to everyone who’s been part of Season One.

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