Today, I’m coming to you with such an incredible guest, someone who has inspired me since I was a teenager for not only her sporting achievements but also what she achieved before she became a Paralympian and World Champion. Carol Cooke started off as a 7yr old who had a dream of representing her countryContinue reading “Carol Cooke AM // Paralympian, 9x World Champion, Author and Speaker… it all started as a 7 year old with a dream!”
Category Archives: PODCAST SEASON 2
Kate Eddy // Melbourne Vixens superstar… what it was like to play netball during the COVID 19 pandemic
Today we have the pleasure of being joined by Melbourne Vixens netballer, Kate Eddy. Kate takes us through the beginning of her sporting journey of playing netball with her friends as well as the journey for her to make it her profession, including a move interstate to step towards her dream, before making her wayContinue reading “Kate Eddy // Melbourne Vixens superstar… what it was like to play netball during the COVID 19 pandemic”
Dr Jack Gerrard // what it takes to be a professional swimmer and junior doctor
Hello, and welcome back to beyond sport with Fiona Stewart, I’m coming to you today, during Melbourne’s 6th lockdown with an episode that was recorded two weeks ago during lockdown number 5. I don’t really have the emotional energy to comment on the politics of the lockdowns. There are so many people that are beingContinue reading “Dr Jack Gerrard // what it takes to be a professional swimmer and junior doctor”
Maria Alexiadis OAM // Australian Karate competitor on the international stage, coaching and being on the Karate Victoria board
This weeks guest is Maria Alexiadis, an Australian Karate competitor who competes on the international stage. I had a chat with Maria whilst she was in hotel quarantine after returning from the Olympic qualifiers in Paris. Maria not only competes, but also coaches and is on the Board of Karate Victoria, hoping to make aContinue reading “Maria Alexiadis OAM // Australian Karate competitor on the international stage, coaching and being on the Karate Victoria board”
Sarah Blackmore // Gymnast, passionate Gymnastics coach and Australian Ninja Warrior
We are joined by the incredible Sarah Blackmore, gymnast, gymnastics coach and Ninja Warrior. Sarah represents everything this podcast is about, using her passion for sport to help positively impact others. In this episode we learn about Sarah’s start to gymnastics and the work she is now doing as a coach, and in advocating forContinue reading “Sarah Blackmore // Gymnast, passionate Gymnastics coach and Australian Ninja Warrior”
Seve De Campo // Australian Cross Country Skier, what it’s like to do a winter sport in a warm country…
Today we are joined by Australian cross country skier, Seve De Campo. Seve takes us through his early years participating as a junior in cricket and AFL, and how he made his way to cross country skiing and the moment he knew he was passionate about it. I found it really interesting to get anContinue reading “Seve De Campo // Australian Cross Country Skier, what it’s like to do a winter sport in a warm country…”
Janice Crosswhite OAM // a lifetime of involvement in sport, a woman who has changed sport in Australia
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Janice Crosswhite – a passionate advocate for community and women’s involvement in sport. Janice started her sporting journey off as a participant in many sports and then went on to physical education teaching. Janice has always been passionate about improving access to sports and was awarded the orderContinue reading “Janice Crosswhite OAM // a lifetime of involvement in sport, a woman who has changed sport in Australia”
Matt Charles // martial arts, spinal injury, the journey to becoming a 5th Dan and 12 hour fight for MS
This week we are joined by Matt Charles, a world class full contact fighter who genuinely believes in living the life of martial arts. His love and passion for Martial arts has transferred through to develop his own business, Casey Elite Martial Arts. I was privileged enough to have joined Matt a few weeks ago,Continue reading “Matt Charles // martial arts, spinal injury, the journey to becoming a 5th Dan and 12 hour fight for MS”
Isis Holt // A ray of sunshine tells what it’s like having 9 world records before the age of 17
Today we are joined by Isis Holt, who is not only an absolute ray of sunshine but wise beyond her years. Isis has an athletic resume that speaks for itself. Having achieved 9 world records by time she was 17 years old, in the 100 and 200m T35 sprint. Isis takes us on her journeyContinue reading “Isis Holt // A ray of sunshine tells what it’s like having 9 world records before the age of 17”
Darcey Hansen // grassroots Netball and Football. Incredibly brave domestic violence survivor.
This weeks guest is the incredibly brave Darcey Hansen. A local football and netball player, Darcey opens up shares her journey of starting netball in grade three and football in her early 20’s. Not only an active participant in women’s football – but a campaigner for more women participating in this wonderful sport by hostingContinue reading “Darcey Hansen // grassroots Netball and Football. Incredibly brave domestic violence survivor.”
Beyond Sport with Fiona Stewart 