The Heavy Lifting podcast

Interview with Sophia, 16 year old junior powerlifter

In today's episode I sit down with my friend Sophia. A 16 year old junior powerlifter here in Wellington. We talk about her journey from water polo into powerlifting. About breaking other people's stereotypes of being feminine by doing powerlifting and societal expectations of being thin and going from the mindset of wanting to be thin to wanting to be strong. And we share what it's like doing comps and being a powerlifter in general. If you would like to be a guest on my podcast next please contact my Instagram. Licia.strengthandpowerlifting.

My list of top things to know about powerlifting/strongman

I go into the top things to know about powerlifting/strongman and go deep into mental health, neurodivergence, turning your struggles and disability into a superpower. Overcoming self doubt and that critical voice in your head and having impenetrable self belief and I share how powerlifting and strongman has changed my life and been a mental health game changer for me. And encourage others to believe in themselves and give it a go.

Introduction podcast

In this podcast I share my journey into powerlifting and strongman and introduce myself.  Trigger warning: discussion of eating disorders and some swear words.