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17: Let’s Learn About The Winter Paralympic Games!

Today’s episode is mostly one long Winter Paralympic Games [https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026/paralympic-games] quiz! We brought questions for each other but naturally each question sparked some discussion, so we rolled with it. We cover MICO 2026, opening ceremonies, previous Games locations, the sports, some adaptive equipment, and both past and present legendary Canadian winter para athletes.  You’ll see and hear us get a question wrong, laugh, be embarrassed, and still continue on..this serious yet light hearted energy is core to who we are and we believe in being in a constant state of learning. We know that the Paralympics and Paralympic movement are still new and confusing to a lot of people, including ourselves at times, so we hope to continually shed light on the learning process.  If there is anything you’d like us to discuss, or any guests you think we should have on, send us a DM on our socials!  Take a Seat Instagram: @takeaseatcast [https://www.instagram.com/takeaseatcast?igsh=MTVlbnpubGxlazluYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Heidi’s Instagram: @heidipeters__ [https://www.instagram.com/heidipeters__?igsh=MThpMWlnZ2RjdHBkYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Nicole’s Instagram: @nicoleban_ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleban_?igsh=bTljYWRxMng5MG56&utm_source=qr] Want to learn more about sitting volleyball? Click Here [https://www.worldparavolley.org/disciplines/sitting-volleyball/] and here! [https://www.worldparavolley.org/volleyslide/] Please remember to subscribe, rate, comment, and review the pod! Sharing with a friend would be great too. Thanks all!

16: What Even Was 2025? Reflect With Us!

Hi everyone! So sorry we pump faked you all with an 8 month gap in episodes. 2025 clearly needed a moment of it's own and so let’s run it back cause we LOVE a debrief.  In this episode we dive into the challenges and triumphs of the 2025 season. From navigating new team dynamics to reflecting on leadership styles, we share candid insights and personal experiences. Tune in to hear about our journey of continual resilience, the importance of connection, and the evolving landscape of para-sport in Canada. Whether you're a sports enthusiast or curious about leadership, this episode offers a thoughtful exploration of teamwork and perseverance. As always, thank you for listening and taking a seat with us! Please excuse any audio issues you hear, this was our first virtual recording with full mic setups. If there is anything you’d like us to discuss, or any guests you think we should have on, send us a DM on our socials!  Take a Seat Instagram: @takeaseatcast [https://www.instagram.com/takeaseatcast?igsh=MTVlbnpubGxlazluYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Heidi’s Instagram: @heidipeters__ [https://www.instagram.com/heidipeters__?igsh=MThpMWlnZ2RjdHBkYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Nicole’s Instagram: @nicoleban_ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleban_?igsh=bTljYWRxMng5MG56&utm_source=qr] Want to learn more about sitting volleyball? Click Here [https://www.worldparavolley.org/disciplines/sitting-volleyball/] and here! [https://www.worldparavolley.org/volleyslide/] Please remember to subscribe, rate and review the pod! Sharing with a friend would be great too. Thanks all!

15: Lifelong Disability & "What is Normal?" with Katelyn Wright

We finally got to sit down with our mutual close friend, 3x Paralympian, and Paris 2024 Bronze Medalist, Katelyn Wright, to discuss all things lifelong disability and gaining confidence and a voice through Paralympic sport. Katelyn explains her childhood with a chronic illness which ultimately led to her above knee amputation as a teenager, and how this impacted both her ability to be active and her mental health. We talk about the early days of finding and trying sitting volleyball, and reflect on how far we’ve come. Katelyn has a big story with lots of insight and lessons for anyone. She’s also witty as heck. We hope you enjoy this one! As always, if there is anything you’d like us to discuss, or any guests you think we should have on, send us a DM on our socials!  Take a Seat Instagram: @takeaseatcast [https://www.instagram.com/takeaseatcast?igsh=MTVlbnpubGxlazluYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Katelyn’s Instagram: @katelynwright__ [https://www.instagram.com/katelynwright__?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Heidi’s Instagram: @heidipeters__ [https://www.instagram.com/heidipeters__?igsh=MThpMWlnZ2RjdHBkYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Nicole’s Instagram: @nicoleban_ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleban_?igsh=bTljYWRxMng5MG56&utm_source=qr] Want to learn more about sitting volleyball? Click Here [https://www.worldparavolley.org/disciplines/sitting-volleyball/] and here! [https://www.worldparavolley.org/volleyslide/] References:  Nicole’s Sweater: Project Worthy [https://www.instagram.com/projectworthyscholarship?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Heidi’s Sweater: The Gist [https://shop.thegistsports.com/products/midweight-unisex-hooded-sweatshirt] Katelyn’s Sweater: Brunette The Label [https://brunettethelabel.com/] Please remember to subscribe, rate, comment on and review the pod! Sharing with a friend would be great too. Thanks all!

14: Where We’ve Been & Where We Are Now

Welcome back to Take a Seat with Heidi and Nicole! This is the first episode of SEASON 2! We’re back and more pumped than ever before to keep podding and engaging in conversations that you hopefully enjoy listening to and learning from. In this episode we talk about what we’ve been up to post Paralympics through the fall and winter, as well as where we’re at now and a bit of what’s to come. If there is anything you’d like us to discuss, or any guests you think we should have on, send us a DM on our socials!  Take a Seat Instagram: @takeaseatcast [https://www.instagram.com/takeaseatcast?igsh=MTVlbnpubGxlazluYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Heidi’s Instagram: @heidipeters__ [https://www.instagram.com/heidipeters__?igsh=MThpMWlnZ2RjdHBkYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Nicole’s Instagram: @nicoleban_ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleban_?igsh=bTljYWRxMng5MG56&utm_source=qr] Want to learn more about sitting volleyball? Click Here [https://www.worldparavolley.org/disciplines/sitting-volleyball/] and here! [https://www.worldparavolley.org/volleyslide/] References:  Nicole’s T-shirt: Peace Collective - Las Vegas Aces Vintage T-Shirt [https://www.peace-collective.com/products/las-vegas-aces-vintage-heavyweight-t-shirt-ivory?section_clicked=collection_no-team-picker&internal_referral=las-vegas-aces&internal_referral=las-vegas-aces] Heidi’s T-shirt: Ilona Maher - Beast Beauty Brains T-Shirt [https://ilonamaher.shop/products/beast-beauty-brains-iconic-boxy-tee] Please remember to subscribe, rate and review the pod! Sharing with a friend would be great too. Thanks all!

13: Bronze Baby!

This episode was recorded on September 9th in Paris to capture our immediate reactions to making it on the podium at the Paralympics. Fast forward a month and a half (more actually) and we are finally releasing the episode. Apologies but we had some technical difficulties ... what else is new? But here we are, we can't go back. Listen in to hear our real, raw and unedited reactions to getting BRONZE AT THE PARIS PARALYMPICS.  Ps. This episode features the one and only Teresa Wiebe .. a true icon. Teresa's Instagram: @teresarenee_ [https://www.instagram.com/teresarenee_?igsh=MXFiNnV3N3pmamJjbA==] Take a Seat Instagram: @takeaseatcast [https://www.instagram.com/takeaseatcast?igsh=MTVlbnpubGxlazluYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Heidi’s Instagram: @heidipeters__ [https://www.instagram.com/heidipeters__?igsh=MThpMWlnZ2RjdHBkYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Nicole’s Instagram: @nicoleban_ [https://www.instagram.com/nicoleban_?igsh=bTljYWRxMng5MG56&utm_source=qr]