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E25 Going for Gold: Why your highest self doesn't silver-medal her dreams — and what the Olympics taught us about trusting the download

43 min · 23. mar. 2026
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This episode explores the inspiring stories from the Olympics, focusing on women's achievements, mental health, autonomy, and systemic issues like misogyny and patriarchy. The hosts share insights on joy, sovereignty, and resilience demonstrated by athletes, highlighting the importance of mental health, authenticity, and challenging societal norms. Chapters 00:00 The Emotional Impact of the Olympics 03:02 Celebrating Women's Sports 07:59 Alyssa Liu: Joy as Resistance 12:12 Breaking Barriers: Ilya Malinin's Backflip 14:12 The Double Standard in Sports 16:13 Eileen Gu: A New Generation of Athletes 18:24 NEWCHAPTER 19:55 Breaking Generational Patterns 20:38 Empowerment Through Intentional Thinking 22:50 Navigating Opinions and Authority 24:26 Misogyny in Sports Media 26:58 The Impact of Political Figures on Sports 37:17 Mental Health and Athletic Performance

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episode E25 Going for Gold: Why your highest self doesn't silver-medal her dreams — and what the Olympics taught us about trusting the download artwork

E25 Going for Gold: Why your highest self doesn't silver-medal her dreams — and what the Olympics taught us about trusting the download

This episode explores the inspiring stories from the Olympics, focusing on women's achievements, mental health, autonomy, and systemic issues like misogyny and patriarchy. The hosts share insights on joy, sovereignty, and resilience demonstrated by athletes, highlighting the importance of mental health, authenticity, and challenging societal norms. Chapters 00:00 The Emotional Impact of the Olympics 03:02 Celebrating Women's Sports 07:59 Alyssa Liu: Joy as Resistance 12:12 Breaking Barriers: Ilya Malinin's Backflip 14:12 The Double Standard in Sports 16:13 Eileen Gu: A New Generation of Athletes 18:24 NEWCHAPTER 19:55 Breaking Generational Patterns 20:38 Empowerment Through Intentional Thinking 22:50 Navigating Opinions and Authority 24:26 Misogyny in Sports Media 26:58 The Impact of Political Figures on Sports 37:17 Mental Health and Athletic Performance

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