In this episode of the Power to Shred podcast, Dr. Audrey Lee sits down with Canada’s #1 standup paddle athlete and two-time national champion, Maddi Leblanc. Maddi shares how a childhood spark turned into a professional dream, the powerful role SUP played in navigating grief, and the mindset tools she uses to train like a champion—even when the wind is howling at 50 km/hr.

Learn how Maddi juggles multiple freelance gigs to fund her passion, builds mental strength with visualization, and redefines what it means to "go all in" on your purpose.

0:00 – Welcome & Maddi’s intro

2:00 – Discovering SUP at age 10

5:00 – Earning her first board

8:00 – Turning grief into purpose through paddling

10:00 – First race & unlocking the competitor inside

12:00 – Paddleboarding as a lifestyle

16:00 – Leaving her full-time job to pursue paddling

20:00 – Mental performance tools: visualization, smiling through pain

25:00 – Daily rituals & balancing training, work, and recovery

34:00 – Her 1% mindset shift: “Leave no stone unturned”

38:00 – Final thoughts & gratitude

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Follow Maddi Leblanc:

Instagram: @madi3leblanc

YouTube: Maddi Leblanc

Website: https://www.maddileblanc.com

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