Trust the Dogs: Blair Braverman on Letting Go and Staying Alive

Panic, Presence, Self-Compassion and Yoga with Adriene Mishler

Yoga teacher and founder of Yoga with Adriene, Adriene Mishler, joins us for a conversation about courage, self-care, and learning to truly listen to yourself. Adriene reflects on the lessons that emerged from an unexpected panic attack, the importance of showing up imperfectly, and why meaningful change often comes through small, consistent acts of care. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Olympian Who Never Planned to Be One - Speed Skater Erin Jackson

Olympic gold medalist speed skater Erin Jackson joins us to discuss embracing unexpected opportunities, finding joy in the journey, and navigating life's setbacks. Erin reflects on her improbable rise from roller skating in Florida to Olympic champion, the teammate whose selfless act helped send her to the Olympics, and we answer a Dear Sugar letter about how to keep moving forward when life keeps knocking you down. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Olympic Cross-Country Skier Julia Kern on Falling Short and Moving Forward

Olympic cross-country skier Julia Kern joins us for a candid conversation about resilience, recovery, and the courage to keep dreaming. Fresh off the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Julia reflects on the highs of making an Olympic final, the heartbreak of falling short of a medal, and the years-long battle with chronic pain that nearly made her walk away from the sport. We'll explore the parallels between athletic setbacks, heartbreak, healing, and the importance of finding joy in the journey. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Headfirst into Fear with Olympian Skeleton Racer Mystique Ro

This week we're joined by Olympian skeleton racer Mystique Ro for a conversation about fear, control, and learning to trust yourself at 80 miles per hour. Mystique opens up about the mental discipline behind skeleton racing, navigating the sport as a Black athlete from a working-class background, and the unlikely journey that took her from track and field to the Olympic stage and we'll answer a Dear Sugar letter from a bride-to-be. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

What Strong Women Know with Heptathlete Louise Hazel

On this episode we're joined by Olympian heptathlete Louise Hazel for a personal conversation about strength, grief, endurance, and what our bodies are truly capable of. Louise reflects on her journey from a sports-obsessed kid in rural England to competing at the 2012 London Olympics and what led her to opening her own gym, SLAY, in Los Angeles. We talk about loss and grief, navigating miscarriage, and how movement became her way through heartbreak. Our advice this week focuses on body image, women’s health culture, resilience, and why learning what your body can do matters far more than what it looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.