Perfectly Flawed

In this episode, it's all about me! I created a whole episode dedicated to talking about injury. I start from the onset of my injury and detail everything that's happened over the last almost 3 years. I speak about when I found out my back was broken, all of the physio I had, and then having surgery. Recovery is a long hard process that is physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing. There a...

In this episode, I am joined by Beth Tannatt. Beth is a recent 3rd medallist at the CrossFit Games. Beth talks so openly about her life thus far including her tractor-trailer/car accident where she nearly lost her leg, was in a coma for 10days and was in the hospital for 5months. She describes what the rehab process was like and how that lead her into other avenues of exercise like bodybuilding. H...

In this episode, I am joined by Caitlin Sargent Jones. Caitlin is a recently retired Olympic track and field athlete. Caitlin talks about how her start in athletics wasn’t a typical one and how her use of small goals has helped her achieve amazing things in her career. Caitlin is also a physio and she explains how she had an internal struggle with herself with her physio brain and her athlete brai...

In this episode, I am joined by Harriet Brown. Harriet has competed as a professional ironwoman for several years. Harriet talks about her start in lifesaving and all the other sports she participated in growing up. We delve into her incredible board race in Hawaii that is over 50km long! We also touch on experiences with injury and how it can challenge us mentally. Speaking to a sports psych real...

In this episode, I am joined by Nathan Buschkuehl. Nathan competed as a professional triathlete for several years. Nathan and I chat about his start in triathlon and his journey through his career before a shift in priorities. I met Nathan several years ago through our training together at the Casey Tigersharks swim club. He is a very hard worker which led him to have such a successful career. We...

In this episode, I am joined by Brenden Hall. Brenden is a 4x Para Olympic swimmer and 3x Para Olympic gold medallist. Brenden and I chat about his start in swimming and how he lost his leg and some of his hearing. He talked about how swimming was a place for him where he felt like it was an even playing field and his disability didn’t hold him back. He reiterates throughout our chat that the only...

In this episode, I am joined by Emily Abbot. Emily is one of Australia’s first Olympic rhythmic gymnasts who competed in Tokyo this year. In chatting to Emily, you can just tell by the way she talks that she is so passionate and how much she loves her gymnastics. We talk about her journey through sport from how she got into gymnastics to injuries and to achieving her childhood dream of competing a...

In this episode, I am joined by Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast host Robby Cox. This episode is a little different from other episodes as it is more of a collaboration and 2 podcasts coming together. We each talk about why we started our respective podcasts. We also discuss the things we have learnt from our guests and just podcasting in general. It was a great opportunity for me to chat to a more...

In this episode, I am joined by Amy Bahn and Eloise Thompson. This episode is in light of Deakins wellness week where the 3 of us answer some common questions. We discuss things ranging from lockdown motivation, meaningful connection, being a supportive friend, embarrassing sport story and our Deakin sports highlight. This is episode is long, but I think it’s definitely worth while listening. We d...

In this episode, I am joined by Todd Jarratt. Todd is a mental performance coach where he reconditions the subconscious mind. Todd shared what it is he does and what led him into this line of work. He talks about his background in sport and exercise science and his passion for helping athletes and everyone in between achieve their goals. Todd sheds light on the impact that our subconscious minds h...

In this episode, I am joined by Moesha Johnson. Moe is a swimmer currently training in Queensland. Moe has a strong sense of who she is and how her love for swimming is what drives her. She talks about how swimming is what she does and not who she is. She talks about how you can’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do, do what you want to do. Moe and I really delve into some deep topics su...

In this episode, I am joined by Mariafe Artacho del Solar. Mariafe is beach volleyball player who recently competed at the Tokyo Olympics. Mariafe has a strong sense of who she is and how being a good person first is what motivates her. She talks about her journey through sport, achievements, and setbacks. She talks about you can’t let anyone or anything stop you from achieving your goals and drea...

In this episode, I am joined by Kai Edwards. Kai is a marathon swimmer who recently competed at the Tokyo Olympics. Kai describes his sport as brutal but it's also what he loves about it. He talks about the highs and lows and how that is just a part of sport. Kai opens about his anxiety and the different techniques he has (we all love a cry in the shower). He speaks about how he has always been br...

In this episode, I am joined by Sarah Carli. Sarah is a 400m hurdler who recently competed at the Tokyo Olympics. Sarah had a tougher lead-in to the Olympics than most, with a freak accident a few months out. She talks about her recovery and how she was able to persevere and be able to recover in time for Tokyo. She talks about the highs and lows and how that is just a part of sport. Sarah speaks...

In this episode, I am joined by Mitch Morton. Mitch is an ex-AFL premiership player and founder of Mr Anxiety. Mitch describes his sporting career and how he was riddled with anxiety. He describes how it started from a young age and is mainly performance-based. As his career in AFL started to take off his anxiety only got worse, and he was in survival mode every day. Now, Mitch is the founder of M...

In this episode, I am joined by Zac Stubblety-Cook. Zac is an Olympic gold medallist who has recently returned home from Tokyo. Zac has been swimming for a while and although has been on the Australian senior team before, he definitely made himself known this year in Tokyo. He knows that he is a person before he is an athlete. Zac talks about how he has learnt to reflect over the last few years an...

In this episode, I am joined by James Turner. James is a Paralympic gold medallist and world recorder holder in the T36 800m. He had a tough start to life with his cerebral palsy making him feel different from everybody else. He has a lot of experience in both soccer and athletics as sport has been a large part of his life. James opens up about even after Rio, coming home with a gold medal and a w...

In this episode, I am joined by Ellie Cole. Ellie is a 4x Paralympic swimmer. She had a tough start to life with her cancer diagnosis leading to her leg being amputated. She has a wealth of knowledge particularly being a part of the Australian Swim Team for half her life. She opens up about being the best in the world when her first panic attack hit. Ellie shares her journey with mental health and...

In this episode, I am joined by Lani Pallister. Lani is a junior world champion swimmer. She has had a tough run especially when it comes to team selections. She is so genuine, kind, and honest. She has learnt to be able to reflect on her experiences in swimming in a new light and shares her journey through that. Lani is a fighter and she is determined to make her mark in swimming. Lani loves to t...

In this episode, I am joined by Tayla Lumley. Tayla is an elite swimmer who balances that with uni and a social life. She is so bubbly, kind, and warm. She shares her experiences in swimming and has learnt how to be aware of what she needs both mentally and physically. Tayla is able to articulate the impact sport and social media have so well. There are some great messages that Tayla shares. It wa...

In this episode, I am joined by Kai Van Kool. Kai is an elite swimmer on the Gold Coast. He is so incredibly strong, and someone that I have so much respect for. Kai is very open and vulnerable particularly when it comes to his experiences with mental health. He shares so many important messages in this chat. Kai is confident in his abilities and is excited for what’s to come in his swimming caree...

In this episode, I am joined by Olivia Borg. Olivia is an elite swimmer and a uni student. She is a strong-minded, competitive athlete who shares her experiences in the sporting industry. Olivia opens up about the tougher times in swimming and it is great hearing her perspective on how she is able to overcome these. Olivia was bubbly in our chat, and I loved hearing her journey through sport. It w...

In this episode, I am being interviewed by Fiona Stewart who is the host of the Beyond Sport podcast.  In Fiona Stewart's podcast, she chats to a range of athletes about their journey and what they have learned along the way. This is the chat I had with her about my experience sport and we also talked about the reasoning behind starting this podcast There are so many amazing things to unpack in th...

In this episode, I am joined by Patrick Fisher who is from P3 Performance Psychology. Their mission is to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice by providing effective evidence-based interventions combined with 12 years of experience in elite sport to help athletes, coaches, teams, and sporting organisations reach their potential.  Pat shares so much insight into the mental side of spo...

In this episode, I am joined by Lizzie Welborn. Lizzie is a professional ironwoman, a uni student, and is passionate about the environment. She is a strong-minded, competitive athlete who shares her experiences in the sporting industry. Lizzie was very candid in our discussion, and I loved hearing her thoughts on body image in sport. It was such a pleasure to get to know this amazing woman, so kin...