The IAMPOSSIBLE Podcast

More Than Gold: Megan Blunk on Representation, Accessibility, and Inner Peace


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Megan Blunk, a gold medallist in wheelchair basketball, shares her experiences and insights on mental health, competition, and finding balance. She emphasizes the importance of staying focused, finding balance, and enjoying life while training. Megan discusses her struggles with mental health and the impact it had on her experience at the Paralympics. She also talks about the changes in representation and resources for athletes with disabilities, and the positive impact it has had on the team. Megan shares her journey of self-discovery and finding peace outside of sports. She highlights the challenges of navigating support systems and accessibility, and the turning point that led her to pursue wheelchair basketball and achieve success. In this conversation, Megan Blunk and Nicole discuss the journey of self-discovery and acceptance as individuals with disabilities. They talk about the challenges they face in society, including ableism and the pressure to be seen as inspirational. Megan shares her experience of being in a wheelchair and how representation and improved accessibility have made a positive impact. They also discuss the importance of understanding and managing mental health, including the effects of PMS. Megan emphasizes the need to slow down, take breaks, and be kind to oneself. They touch on the topic of accessible design and express the desire to have a future conversation dedicated to it.

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