In this episode of the More Than Macros Podcast, we are joined by three time Olympic Weightlifting Commonwealth Games medalist in the 55/59kg category, the only Australian Female to Clean and Jerk double bodyweight and all round super nice young woman - Erika Yamasaki @yamasaki87!

Alongside Erika, and making his third appearance on the podcast (this time in a co-host position) is Founder of The Weightlifting Platform (@theweightlifingplatform) and owner of Controlled Chaos Weightlifting Club (@controlledchaosweightlifting)  - Joshua Ward.

In the first of our 'High Performers' Series, we cover:
- Balancing being a High Level athlete with working full time
- Dealing with performance anxiety and the stress that comes with competitive expectation
- The crushing physical toll that comes with getting to, and staying at the top
- The mental toll that comes with competing in weight classed based sport
- Dealing with challenges that arise with mental health and confidence in the quest to make the Olympics

Erika was extremely open and honest with the not so glamorous side of what life is like for those at the top. A fantastic conversation and an amazing look behind the curtain at the real life trials and tribulations of high level athleticism.


A big thank you to Josh Ward for organising, hosting, co-hosting and facilitating the discussion. 

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