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JESSICA YEATON // 2x Winter Olympian in Cross Country Skiing who grew up in Alaska

If you are a regular listener, you may have noticed that the weekly drop of episodes have slowed down, the demands of work and life have taken priority over the last few months, and as organised and on top of things as I try to be… I haven’t been able to put the time requiredContinue reading “JESSICA YEATON // 2x Winter Olympian in Cross Country Skiing who grew up in Alaska”

ALICIA COUTTS // 3 time Olympic Swimmer, 5 x Olympic Medallist and Mum of 3 boys shares her journey through swimming

After a week off, I’m so excited to bring you an episode with three time Olympic Swimmer, Alicia Coutts. Representing Australia at the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics Alicia came away with 5 Olympic medals, including a gold medal and making Olympic history in the 2012 4x100m freestyle relay. In this episode Alicia talks aboutContinue reading “ALICIA COUTTS // 3 time Olympic Swimmer, 5 x Olympic Medallist and Mum of 3 boys shares her journey through swimming”

ROBERT KEENEY // the wonderful world of kickboxing, MMA and BJJ

This weeks episode is with a good friend, Robert Keeney. Rob takes us through the world of combat sport, particularly kickboxing, BJJ and MMA, he shares his insights into what sport can teach you and the lessons he has learnt about himself along the way. You’ll get to hear what made him want to, inContinue reading “ROBERT KEENEY // the wonderful world of kickboxing, MMA and BJJ”

ALANA BALDI // Cricket and Athletics is more than just the athletes

Introducing this weeks guest Alana Baldi. Coming from rural Victoria Alana has been involved in the sporting world since she was a kid through athletics and cricket. Not only has Alana been actively involved in sport but she is a huge advocate for sport being used for social inclusion particularly for underrepresented communities. With anContinue reading “ALANA BALDI // Cricket and Athletics is more than just the athletes”

BEC HENDERSON // Elite Triathlete and Olympic Racewalker talks about the benefits of having multiple sports

This weeks guest is a close to home one, Bec Henderson. I normally introduce guests by their sport, but with Bec she’s a multi-dimensional athlete. Bec and I know each other as we grew up swimming for the same swim club, where Bec specialised in the open water events. She then added triathlon to theContinue reading “BEC HENDERSON // Elite Triathlete and Olympic Racewalker talks about the benefits of having multiple sports”

SALLY HUNTER // Olympic swimmer, coach, mentor and mum – interviewing a childhood hero

I had the absolute pleasure of being joined by this weeks guest, Australian swimmer, Sally Hunter. I had a bit of a fan girl moment when Sal agreed to come onto the podcast, as I grew up watching her achieve so many things during the decade she represented Australia in the pool, including competing atContinue reading “SALLY HUNTER // Olympic swimmer, coach, mentor and mum – interviewing a childhood hero”

HANNAH DODD // 2x Australian Paralympian in equestrian and wheelchair basketball… what’s a pity party?

I’m please to introduce the first guest for 2022, two time Paralympian, Hannah Dodd. Hannah has represented Australia in not one, but two sports, equestrian and wheelchair basketball. Not only has Hannah competed at the highest level in what I’d call polar opposite sports but she’s done so with a positive attitude. Hannah mentions somethingContinue reading “HANNAH DODD // 2x Australian Paralympian in equestrian and wheelchair basketball… what’s a pity party?”

NOT ALL GOALS ARE CREATED EQUAL…

The buzz of the new year usually brings with it motivation to set up some new goals.But did you know there is different types of goals? AND they are not all created equal.SWIPE to have a read of the three types of goals and let me know in the comments what category YOUR 2022 goalsContinue reading “NOT ALL GOALS ARE CREATED EQUAL…”

Lisa Darmanin // Australian sailor, two time Olympian and Olympic SILVER medallist on how sport has opened her eyes to the importance of protecting our oceans

I have the pleasure of introducing you to the final guest for season 2, Lisa Darmanin. Lisa is an Australian Sailor and two time Olympian, bringing home a SILVER medal at her debut Olympics. If that isn’t impressive enough, Lisa is also passionate about protecting our oceans and supporting and empowering people, particularly women, toContinue reading “Lisa Darmanin // Australian sailor, two time Olympian and Olympic SILVER medallist on how sport has opened her eyes to the importance of protecting our oceans”

EXPECTATIONS… what are they and how do we deal with them?

This episode is going to be a little different from the weekly interview that’s been coming into you ears each week for well…almost 9 months straight. You’ve just got me, for a quick bonus episode chatting to you about expectations. The dictionary defines expectations as a strong belief that something will happen or be theContinue reading “EXPECTATIONS… what are they and how do we deal with them?”