Katie Zaferes discusses her move to North Carolina and her training routine. She talks about swimming with open-water swimmer Ashley and Paralympian Morgan Stickney. Katie explains her participation in the Super Tri E format and the pressure to earn points for the World Triathlon Championship Series. She reflects on her upbringing in Hampstead, Maryland, and her close relationship with her siblings. Katie also shares her gratitude and the importance of surrounding herself with a supportive community. Katie Zaferes discusses her upbringing and how her parents influenced her character and outlook on life. She describes her parents' parenting style, with her mom being more involved and her dad working a 9-5 job but being present on weekends and vacations. They were both supportive and encouraged her to have fun and enjoy her activities. Katie reflects on her own personality and how she has become risk-averse and dislikes getting in trouble. She also talks about her transition from running to triathlon and how she fell into the sport, eventually committing to it and pursuing her Olympic dreams. Katie shares advice on parenting and embracing the messiness of childhood. Katie Zaferes discusses her difference in parenting styles with her husband Tommy, highlighting her role as the worrier and his as the disciplinarian. She also talks about how her body positivity mindset changed after becoming a mother, feeling more confident and caring less about what others think. Zaferes shares her experience as part of the Athleta Power of She Collective and the impact it has had on her. She discusses her Planks and Pajamas initiative, where she leads 10-minute core workouts on Instagram and the importance of gratitude journaling in her life. Zaferes reflects on her Olympic journey and the possibility of long-course racing in the future. She offers advice to high-performing moms and career-driven individuals, emphasizing the importance of finding balance and not comparing oneself to others.