Oksana Masters is one of the most decorated Paralympians in history, winning 24 medals across the Summer and Winter Games in four different sports. But behind every medal is a story of resilience unlike any other.

Born in Ukraine with disabilities linked to the Chernobyl disaster, Oksana spent her childhood surviving unimaginable conditions in orphanages before being adopted by her American mother at seven years old. In this episode, she opens up about the trauma that shaped her, losing both of her legs, finding purpose through sport, and why learning to start over became her greatest strength.

We also talk about:
Growing up in Ukrainian orphanages and the reality of surviving them
Becoming a 24-time Paralympic medalist across four different sports
The mindset that helped her rebuild after every setback
Why she didn't win her first gold medal until her fourth Paralympic Games
How she embraces starting over—and why it's become her superpower

Whether you're chasing a goal, navigating change, or rebuilding after life's hardest moments, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your past doesn't define your future.

Oksana Masters is one of the most decorated Paralympians in history, winning 24 medals across the Summer and Winter Games in four different sports. But behind every medal is a story of resilience unlike any other.
Born in Ukraine with disabilities linked to the Chernobyl disaster, Oksana spent her childhood surviving unimaginable conditions in orphanages before being adopted by her American mother at seven years old. In this episode, she opens up about the trauma that shaped her, losing both of her legs, finding purpose through sport, and why learning to start over became her greatest strength.
We also talk about:
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Whether you're chasing a goal, navigating change, or rebuilding after life's hardest moments, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your past doesn't define your future.

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed. Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they’ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth. Each episode explores the mindset behind performance — what keeps people going when things get hard — and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.

Post Run High features conversations with high-performing founders, athletes, artists, health and science experts, and leaders about what it really takes to succeed.&nbsp;Through honest, post-movement conversations, guests share how they&rsquo;ve navigated challenges, built resilience, and used movement as a tool for clarity, discipline, and growth.&nbsp;Each episode explores the mindset behind performance &mdash; what keeps people going when things get hard &mdash; and offers tangible advice listeners can apply in their everyday lives.
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Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.

Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.

This isn’t a show about success on paper. It’s about what people carry behind the scenes — how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

Post Run High is a podcast about honest conversations that happen when people slow down and let their guard drop.
Hosted by Kate Mackz, the show brings together founders, creators, athletes, artists, and thinkers to talk about performance, identity, pressure, and the moments that shape who we become. Recorded after a run, walk, or shared movement, these conversations tap into the clarity that often comes when the body is tired and the mind is open.
This isn&rsquo;t a show about success on paper. It&rsquo;s about what people carry behind the scenes &mdash; how they cope with doubt, navigate change, stay disciplined, and keep going when things get hard. Post Run High is a space for reflection, perspective, and real insight you can take into your own life.

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24-Time Paralympic Medalist Oksana Masters on Never Giving Up

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