Greg Louganis: Olympian, Humanitarian, and Author
Olympic Gold Medalist, Actor, and Author Greg Louganis is known as the greatest diver of all time. Today, as a coach, speaker, author, actor, activist, and humanitarian, he continues his tradition of excellence, keeping many causes close to his heart, including HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+, mental health/addiction, human rights, animals, environmental issues, and climate change. Greg is a Samoan High Chief and shares wisdom through his Peak Performance course, speaking events, and social media. He is also a dog dad and agility handler who adores spending time with his pups. In this heart-centered conversation, Lee and Greg explore:(05:28) Being a pioneer at a time when there were few gay role models.(15:08) How, by listening to the diving board and using all of his senses, he could achieve excellence in his sport.(22:49) His work around diversity, inclusion, misinformation, and being conscious about the carbon footprint of the Olympics.(25:42) His HIV-positive diagnosis in 1988 and encouraging people to ask themselves before they judge with words and thoughts, “Is it kind?”(33:16) How he felt he was sharing his weaknesses in his New York Times Best Selling book, Breaking the Surface.(50:37) The discovery of his biological family.To learn more about his work: https://GregLouganis.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/greglouganisIG: https://www.instagram.com/greglouganisYT: https://www.youtube.com/user/gregorylouganisUse code: ITWSOUL for $100 off the full price of Lee's Soul Magic La Jolla immersive in-person experience, July 7 - 12, 2025.