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. Episode highlights 00:00 Heartbeat turns 1! 02:07 Amund’s journey from Norway to Hawaiʻi 07:29 Discovering a lifelong love for diving 10:37 Lessons learned through international competition 17:41 Olympic dreams and a defining moment 23:22 Training, coaching, and growth 30:26 Life beyond diving 🎥 Videos Instagram Reel — Amund at 2025 Singapore Masters ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNerOk0R9F6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (Instagram reel showing Amund’s performance at the event — can be embedded where supported) Vimeo — Amund Gismervik Interview / Feature ➡️ https://vimeo.com/160323413?share=copy&fl=cl&fe=ci (Video titled Amund Gismervik om valget som overrasket alle — a personal piece/interview) Vimeo
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.
Episode highlights
00:00 Heartbeat turns 1!
02:07 Amund’s journey from Norway to Hawaiʻi
07:29 Discovering a lifelong love for diving
10:37 Lessons learned through international competition
17:41 Olympic dreams and a defining moment
23:22 Training, coaching, and growth
30:26 Life beyond diving
Instagram Reel — Amund at 2025 Singapore Masters
Vimeo — Amund Gismervik Interview / Olympic and UH Mānoa Feature