{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fheartbeat-narratives.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Famund-diving-into-your-best-self-N07K54v0","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Amund: Diving Into Your Best Self","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/20caee61-98b8-42db-bb6b-11b3e4c29658/c32d5815-1f71-4445-bbd6-7d4921c6d7d8/2.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/2051591c-6c46-46fa-87f8-dab4ffd7f582\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Amund: Diving Into Your Best Self\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"DO YOUR BEST · This week, Heartbeat Narratives turns 1! To mark the milestone, we welcome the most requested guest, Amund Gismervik, a steady presence who has quietly shaped the podcast behind the scenes. Note: he is the guitarist behind the podcast's intro and outro music! A lifelong athlete with a deep passion for springboard and platform diving, Amund has transformed his love for the sport into coaching. Born and raised in Norway, he followed his zest for diving to Hawaiʻi on a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scholarship and later represented Norway in the 10-meter platform at the 2012 London Olympics. In this conversation, Amund shares what makes his heart beat - from adrenaline and meticulous training to travel, and life beyond competition. This episode is a reflection on courage and doing your best, offering an example of what can unfold when you fully show up for what you love.\n\nEpisode highlights\n00:00 Heartbeat turns 1! \n02:07 Amund’s journey from Norway to Hawaiʻi\n07:29 Discovering a lifelong love for diving\n10:37 Lessons learned through international competition\n17:41 Olympic dreams and a defining moment\n23:22 Training, coaching, and growth\n30:26 Life beyond diving \n\n🎥 Videos\n\nInstagram Reel — Amund at 2025 Singapore Masters\n➡️ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNerOk0R9F6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\n (Instagram reel showing Amund’s performance at the event — can be embedded where supported)\n\nVimeo — Amund Gismervik Interview / Feature\n➡️ https://vimeo.com/160323413?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci\n (Video titled Amund Gismervik om valget som overrasket alle — a personal piece/interview) \nVimeo"}