Butterfly in a Blizzard: with Kimmy Fasani | EP6

In this powerful episode of What’s the Rusch, host Rebecca Rusch sits down with pioneering snowboarder, entrepreneur, and mother, Kimmy Fasani. Kimmy shares her extraordinary journey from breaking boundaries in professional snowboarding to facing one of life’s most difficult challenges: an aggressive cancer diagnosis. Through candid and heartfelt storytelling, Kimmy reveals how she found resilience in the face of adversity, the lessons she learned about surrendering control, and the power of community and advocacy in women’s sports.She opens up about navigating motherhood while maintaining a professional career, redefining success on her terms, and how her latest film, Butterfly in a Blizzard, captures the raw beauty of overcoming life’s most profound struggles. Take in this inspiring conversation on resilience, reinvention, and embracing the unpredictable nature of life.Transformative InsightsHow letting go of control can open the door to unexpected strength.The importance of changing industry norms to better support women in sports.How community, movement, and self-awareness help navigate life’s biggest challenges.The power of showing up authentically, even in the hardest moments.Vulnerable MomentsKimmy’s battle with self-doubt and fear when advocating for maternity rights.Her cancer diagnosis and how it shattered her sense of identity as a professional athlete.The pain of losing her mother and how it shaped her perspective on life, loss, and motherhood.Her struggle to let go of perfection in parenting, career, and recovery.Practical WisdomHow to advocate for yourself in male-dominated spaces.Strategies for balancing ambition and self-compassion in high-performance careers.The importance of nature as a healing force through trauma and transformation.Why pivots in life don’t mean endings—they’re just new directions.Personal GrowthKimmy’s shift from proving herself to redefining success on her terms.Learning to embrace change, uncertainty, and imperfection.Finding strength in community, vulnerability, and self-trust.LinksButterfly in a Blizzard Documentary FilmKimmy Fasani - WebsiteSupport What's the Rusch: Love the show? Write us a review!Rebecca RuschWebsite Blood Road Brain Storm Podcast Ted Talk Be Good Foundation Social Media LinksInstagram Facebook LinkedIn Substack YouTube

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What’s the Rusch is a podcast about finding stillness and shedding the armor we wear to reveal the masterpiece within. Hosted by Rebecca Rusch—a seven-time world champion, Hall of Fame athlete, celebrated endurance icon, Emmy winner, and founder of the Athlete Operating System—the show takes listeners on a transformative journey with some of the world’s most accomplished individuals. Known as the "Queen of Pain" for her unmatched grit, Rebecca shifts the spotlight to a deeper truth: the most profound growth often comes not from what we achieve, but from what we let go of.    Inspired by Michelangelo’s insight in creating the statue of David by chiseling away everything that wasn’t David, Rebecca champions the art of shedding: shedding fear, baggage, and the armor we build to protect ourselves. Each episode delves behind the scenes of high achievers, exploring what they’ve had to lose to become whole. What identities have they outgrown? What vulnerabilities have unlocked their greatest triumphs? And what lessons can we take from their private battles to shed what no longer serves us?   With conversations navigating ancient wisdom, modern science, and personal revelation, What’s the Rusch redefines the boxes we’re put in, revealing the hidden versions of who people are and the powerful truths they carry. Rebecca’s own path—marked by extreme challenges and moments of vulnerability—sets the tone for uncovering the humanity behind the headlines.   This is more than a podcast—it’s an explorer’s guide to becoming your own masterpiece by pausing and removing everything that isn’t you. Through the stories of leaders you know and the truths you don’t, What’s the Rusch invites you to embrace the courage to shed your armor, redefine your identity, and navigate your own extraordinary and adventurous path.