Podiumcast

In this episode, Freestyle Skiier Simon d'Artois sits down to discuss his unique sport journey in an honest and fun conversation. Tremendously successful having been to the Olympic Games, winning X Games Gold, and most recently, the coveted Crystal Globe, Simon talks about the various factors impacting his career. Topics include dealing with sponsors, navigating the unknown, and how overcoming doubt affected his mental health. Get to know one of Canada's greatest athletes and most engaging personalities!

In this episode, back-to-back Olympic Games Team Canada Goalkeeper Erin McLeod joins us to discuss mindfulness. McLeod and business partner Dr. Rachel Lindvall started The Mindful Project - a program designed for students and athletes to learn and practice mindfulness. In this podcast, McLeod dives into the importance and significance of being mindful.

The Mindful Project: https://www.mindfulproject.ca/ 

On this episode, two-time Olympic medallist, two-time Canada flag-bearer, and recently inducted Canadian Olympic Hall of Famer Simon Whitfield joins us to talk about his story. Simon discusses his ideas around struggle and the concept of walking towards it in order to grow, all the while maintaining the responsibility of being a notable figure in sport. You’ll be able to feel his vulnerability as Simon is always willing to speak his truth around his experience in sport!

In this episode, CSI Pacific Athlete of the Month and Olympic race walker Evan Dunfee joins us to discuss his sporting career. From being a 10 year old with thick glasses, curly hair, and no hand-eye coordination, to being the Canadian record holder in the 10k race walk, Evan has become the best at something he loves to do. Over time, he grasped onto the idea that the process and journey outweighs the rules, and that sport is a safe and unique environment to all.

Evan also talks about his community involved with KidSport which helped him reframe his philosophy around sport. He gives us goosebumps when discussing his experience watching fellow Canadians qualify for the Olympics, and what his sport will look like at Tokyo 2020. 

Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one!

In this episode, Canadian National Team Freestyle Skier Brenden Kelly talks about his athletic career and how dealing with injuries helped him gain a new perspective on life. He learned to slow down through recovery and develop a ‘less is more’ mindset. Tune in to hear Brenden express the hardships of not being able to fully train, and how he is preparing for the upcoming competitive season.

Join us for an exciting conversation with two-time Rowing World Championship Silver Medallist Jeremy Hall. Jeremy discusses living with a rare blood disorder, the controversy of being a high performance athlete with hemophilia, and how creating an active lifestyle helped him overcome physical barriers. From sledge hockey to rowing, Jeremy has shown that becoming elite was never out of the question. Tune in to hear his contagious energy as he talks about the upcoming Paralympic qualifiers and what his training will look like leading up to the Games.

In this episode, CSI Pacific Athlete of the Month and future Olympian Sara Groenewegen talks about dealing with adversity in her sport of softball. From balancing Type-1 Diabetes, tearing an MCL, and waking up in the hospital from a two week coma, Sara has faced numerous challenges throughout her career. However, her love for sport and strength of character has helped her lead Canada to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

As Sara would say, "if you don't love it, get out of it."

In this episode, four-time Paralympian and Pyeongchang 2018 Gold Medallist Mac Marcoux sits down with us and his guide Tristan Rodgers to discuss Mac’s alpine skiing career. Diagnosed in 2007 as legally blind due to the degenerative condition Stargardt disease, Mac has faced numerous obstacles in his life. However, visual impairment has never slowed him down in sport or life. Mac’s infectious optimism and humility are on full display in this interview, so listen in to hear a glimpse of the incredible athlete and person Mac is, and how having a positive outlook has helped him become the world’s best.

Join us for an honest conversation with 4-time Olympic snowboarder (halfpipe) Mercedes Nicoll as she opens up about her sport career, coming back after a 2-year absence, and recovering from concussions. Mercedes shares what her experience has been like as an RBC Olympian, and what it is like to go to Greece and be part of the International Olympic Academy.

Join us for an exciting conversation with 2-time Canadian National Boxing Champion Bryan Colwell. He discusses his transition from elite soccer player to elite fighter, and the mindset one requires to be successful in his sport. Bryan shares some strategies that have made him successful as he trains to represent Canada at the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games.

Connect with Bryan at: [email protected]