When I sat down and put a list together for people I wanted on the show, Tina’s name just kept getting higher up the ladder.

Tina has a powerful story that will bring you on an emotional ride leaving you feeling empowered and inspired to become the best version of yourself.

Tina after years of lower leg issues was diagnosed with Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome. In 2016 after multiple invasive and painful surgeries came to the very hard decision to amputate her left leg.

Tina by profession is a physician assistant. She is also: 

• Former gymnast and division 1 collegiate cheerleading athlete
  
• cheerleading coach
  
• choreographer
  
• personal trainer
  
• Competitive CrossFit Adaptive Athlete
  
• 2018 was invited to Switzerland to tour Europe with the US Paralympic bobsled team.
  
  
  

Tina did not allow her circumstances to define her. In fact, the many things listed above have come after her amputation.

In Tina’s own words

“I have never loved myself this much and have never found myself surrounded by such amazing people as door after door swings open to greet me with unforeseen opportunity. Our futures are all uncertain but, by keeping a positive outlook, finding silver linings, maintaining a can-do attitude and becoming adept at adapting, we can create a life without limitations. In honoring the following, we can live our best lives: love yourself, love each other, dream big and never give up!”

That statement is one of the main reasons why Tina is on the show. Despite her circumstances, she continues to work on herself every day.

In this episode, we talk about

• Making hard choices at an early age
  
• Advice to young athletes and parents of athletes
  
• How and when she came to the decision to amputate her leg
  
• The lessons she has learned from being a competitive athlete
  
• Self-care and how it is the most single important thing to your life
  
• The Daily routines that help her through difficult times
  
• How to be a treat and view the adaptive athlete
  

Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this episode. 

 Want to contact Tina Hurley and get involved with her organization Less Leg more heart?

 Contact [email protected]

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