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Super Soul · April 1, 2026 · 27m 15s

Super Soul Special: Diana Nyad, Part 2: Find a Way

Diana Nyad
Show Notes

In Part 2 of Oprah's conversation with Diana Nyad, the marathon swimming champion recounts how she became the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage, on her fifth attempt. She shares why it was essential to dream big and pursue the impossible, despite widespread skepticism. Diana discusses the iron will required to overcome unending obstacles and excruciating pain, and reveals how the near-impossible feat deepened her sense of presence and mindfulness. Her mantra 'Find a Way' becomes a philosophy for fulfilling dreams and uplifting the spirit.

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Highlights

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Dream Big and Pursue the Impossible
Diana Nyad emphasizes the importance of dreaming big and going after the seemingly impossible, despite others' disbelief.
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Iron Will in the Face of Skepticism
Even when friends, family, and experts said it couldn't be done, Nyad's iron will kept her going.
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Overcoming Unending Obstacles and Excruciating Pain
Nyad recounts the relentless physical challenges—sharks, jellyfish stings, hypothermia, and sleep deprivation—that she overcame during the swim.
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'Find a Way' as a Life Mantra
For Nyad, 'Find a Way' is more than a swim motto—it's a prescription for fulfilling dreams and uplifting the spirit.
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The Swim Elevated Presence and Mindfulness
Nyad reveals that the near-impossible swim deepened her sense of presence and mindfulness.
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✧On her fifth try, Diana Nyad finally completed the 110-mile Cuba-to-Florida swim, after years of failed attempts and public doubt.
✧She swam without a shark cage, facing jellyfish stings, sharks, and extreme exhaustion.
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