The Normal World

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Synchronized Swimming from a Canadian perspective. We’ll talk about why she started synchronized swimming, what effect the culture had on her when she quit her elite career and how she had overcome the challenges she faced.  Sabrina started a Health Coaching company and you can find more information on her website www.sabrinama...

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Volleyball. We talk about why she started playing volleyball, how she transferred to Belgium to play semi-professional for a year, and how she dealt with the struggles of deciding whether or not to quit volleyball when she moved abroad for 6 months.  I’m Annaleid Bakker and welcome to the normal world of Nienke de groot. I...

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Squash. Kim Are Killingberg is sharing his story of how he started playing squash at a later age in Norway. How he had to moved The Netherlands to progress his career, and had to quit due to chronic fatigue illness. Kim is now working as a physiotherapist in Alpen aan den Rijn at CompleteFysioFitness. For more info about his practic...

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Handball. Petra de Bruin is sharing her story on why she started playing handball, how she progressed to the highest level in The Netherlands, which struggles she faced after she quit the first time around, and how it was different the second time she quit. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athlete...

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Gymnastics. Sjef Bakker shares his story of why he started gymnastics in the first place, why he quit, how he experienced transitioning to being a coach and later on educate future coaches. This podcast is in Dutch, because Sjef, my dad, wasn't comfortable sharing his story in English. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other...

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Synchronised Swimming. Nienke Grun shares her story of what drawn her into synchronized swimming, the setbacks she faced, and how she had to rediscover her identity after she quit her elite career. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast wi...

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Climbing and Paraclimbing. Eva Mol shares her story of how she started climbing in the first place, how she joined the youth national climbing team, became wheelchair-bound, and rediscovered her love for climbing as a para climber. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire...

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Trampolining. Bert Dammers shares his story about what drawn him into Trampolining, how he recovered from his injury at the World Championships in Paris, and his smooth transition into the normal world. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podca...

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of elite softball. Gonny Farley shares her story about why she started playing softball, her journey to the Olympic Games of '96 in Atlanta, why she quit, and which struggles she faced to let go of the sport as a player. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope...

In this episode of The Normal World, I'll share my story about transitioning from the elite gymnastics world into the normal world. Why I started gymnastics in the first place, why I quit, and which struggles I faced returning back into the normal world. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help m...

Welcome to the podcast The Normal World. A podcast where former elite athlete share their stories, not so much about their sports careers, but about how they found their way back into normal life.  In this trailer, you can listen to more background information about why Annaleid created this podcast. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going...