Lundyn VanderToolen's Leap of Faith: Balancing Gymnastics, Ambition, and the Joy of Life

Journey with Jake

#104 - When the balance beam of life meets the vault of ambition, where do you land? Lundyn VanderToolen, a high school senior on the cusp of collegiate gymnastics, joins me to untangle this convergence. We kick off our chat with Lundyn’s evolution from a five-year-old with a beam in her eyes to a seasoned gymnast with dreams bigger than a perfect 10. The heart of her story is rooted in family support, as she recounts the influence of her sisters and the strength she draws from her Utah upbringing.
Navigating the rigorous twists and flips of an athlete's life, Lundyn walks us through her emotional decision to transition from elite gymnastics to a path that realigns with her joy and well-being. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes stepping off the podium can lead to a more fulfilling journey. We tuck into the complexities of balancing the weight of expectations with personal aspirations, and Lundyn's candid reflection on parental support sheds light on the universal struggle to find one's own footing.
By the time Lundyn maps out her recruitment journey to Utah State University, we're all on the edge of our seats, eager to vault into her future. The chapter on faith, gymnastics, and gratitude serves as a floor routine for the soul, where Lundyn demonstrates the grace of navigating decisions with trust and the importance of cherishing team bonds. Her story is not just one of athletic prowess, but an ode to resilience, growth, and the camaraderie that forges the heart of a gymnast. Join us for an episode that vaults beyond the gymnastics mat and lands squarely in the realm of life lessons and leaps of faith.
You can follow Lundyn on Instagram @lundynv2024.
You can follow me on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast.

Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out.

Bölümler

1. Gymnastics Journey With Lundyn VanderToolen (00:00:00)

2. Path to Becoming an Elite Gymnast (00:04:46)

3. Transition to Level 10 Gymnastics (00:14:17)

4. College Gymnastics Recruiting Process (00:26:14)

5. Faith, Gymnastics, and Gratitude (00:31:09)