Even Olympic champions can struggle to say what they really want. In this episode, Nicola Spirig reflects on the fear that came with ambition, not just the pressure to perform but the discomfort of admitting she wanted to win.

Shaped by cultural expectations and a deep fear of failure, it took years and the right people around her to give herself permission to dream big. She shares how her perspective changed over five Olympic Games, how becoming a mother redefined her priorities, and why silver meant just as much as gold.

This is a conversation about identity, legacy, and the quiet courage it takes to want more and say it out loud.

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