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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Sophie Gilfillan, recent silver medalist in Junior Women at the World Freestyle Championships, who has also excelled in slalom kayaking, and creek boating.
In this episode of the Discomfort Zone Podcast, Sophie delves into the delicate balance between rational and irrational fear, sharing how she navigates the mental challenges of paddling and competition.
She reveals how the rule of thirds has become her secret weapon for bouncing back from tough performances, allowing her to keep the joy alive in both competition and everyday paddling.
As an experienced slalom paddler, Sophie offers her insights on extreme slalom, an event recently added to the Olympics. She explains how it has made slalom more accessible and fun.
With a wisdom that exceeds her years, Sophie reminds us of the true essence of success: pursuing what you love, making a positive impact, and understanding that neither accolades nor failures define us.
 By Anna Levesque
By Anna Levesque5
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Join me for an inspiring conversation with Sophie Gilfillan, recent silver medalist in Junior Women at the World Freestyle Championships, who has also excelled in slalom kayaking, and creek boating.
In this episode of the Discomfort Zone Podcast, Sophie delves into the delicate balance between rational and irrational fear, sharing how she navigates the mental challenges of paddling and competition.
She reveals how the rule of thirds has become her secret weapon for bouncing back from tough performances, allowing her to keep the joy alive in both competition and everyday paddling.
As an experienced slalom paddler, Sophie offers her insights on extreme slalom, an event recently added to the Olympics. She explains how it has made slalom more accessible and fun.
With a wisdom that exceeds her years, Sophie reminds us of the true essence of success: pursuing what you love, making a positive impact, and understanding that neither accolades nor failures define us.

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