the [female] athlete project

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Fourth-quarter heartbreak in Sydney as the Silver Ferns officially take the Constellation Cup back across the Tasman, Wallaroos cap off a 3–0 sweep over Scotland and Cortnee Vine scores against her old side.

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The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are in
Some of the biggest names in women’s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric.
Now it’s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November.
Your vote. Their moment. Vote Now.

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Courtney Bruce became the seventh Diamond in history to reach 100 caps, England Red Roses defeated by Canada and what happened in the A-league over the weekend.

For the key story - The Gosford Bowling Club has been given a makeover and transformed into the Mariners Club, with all proceeds to support the women’s team.

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The TFAP Awards 2026 finalists are in
Some of the biggest names in women’s sport this year, from Beth Mooney and Jakara Anthony to Rhiannan Iffland and 13-year-old junior world surfing champion Leihani Zoric.
Now it’s your turn. Voting is open until 11.59pm Sunday 1 November, with winners revealed at the awards night on Wednesday 11 November.
Your vote. Their moment. Vote Now.

Follow and support us do we what do on our Substack for more stories, athlete Q&As and resources for our audience: https://bit.ly/4ifGL4r

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Libby Trickett OAM is one of Australia’s most decorated competitive swimmers. She achieved gold at three consecutive Olympic Games and has broken multiple world records and amassed 15 World Championship titles.

Inducted into both the Sport Australia Hall of Fame (2016) and the International Swimming Hall of Fame (2018), Trickett has since transitioned into media, motivational speaking, and mental health advocacy, remaining one of Australia’s most beloved sporting icons. 

We chat to Libby about raising five kids, her childhood and what's next for Sportish.

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Robin Goomes became the first rider to win the Red Bull Rampage title three times in a row, what we think about Mary Fowler’ opt-out for the Matildas and pride round jerseys and results.

For the key story - the WNBA blunder that set social media on fire with memes, hot takes and an error that they will never make again.

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THE NEXT is a monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project.

Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what’s changing in women’s sport, before it hits the headlines.

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WE'RE MOVING:

To all our loyal listeners of the Next and helping it grow into what it is today, this is an announcement to let you know we will no longer be recording this podcast. —this is not the end! But these important conversations do have a brand-new home.
We loved making The Next, but we realised we wanted to get even more out of these topics. So, we’re changing up the format to bring conversations that match the speed of what we are seeing out there and how it's effecting women's sports.
Don't worry—you’re still getting the loved Reanna Browne who is coming right along with us. We’re just moving the party to substack so our audience can see visuals, join conversations and we can all get to know each other.
Thank you so much for being with us on The Next. We’ll see you over at our new home!

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Julia Chiera is the Head of AFLW at the AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA). She has a long history in women’s football as a Premiership player with the Darebin Falcons, as a coach, administrator, welfare manager and across AFLW media, including on the Outer Sanctum podcast.

Since beginning at the AFLPA in September 2022, she has advocated for AFLW players in all matters important to them, to advance their working conditions and continue to grow the AFLW competition.

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: wowee, there's some more surfing news! A 13-year old takes the U18s title, serena williams has a pitch side snap with ellie carpenter and england rugby decided to kick the ball out to end on a draw that ended their winning streak.

For the key story - well we need to look at what sports marketing is actually doing that doesn't rely on the 'just sports' style of advertising. How are companies seeing women's sports and what are google doing with making women's sports more discoverable on search?

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Chloe sits down with Sophie Molineux, World Cup winner, WBBL captain, and one of Australian cricket’s most resilient and respected leaders.

From the outside, Sophie’s rise looked like a fairytale. Talent-spotted at just 10 years old in her regional hometown of Bairnsdale, she broke into the Australian setup as a teenager, winning World Cups and living out her childhood dream. But behind the silverware was a brutal, multi-year reality check—facing a debilitating knee reconstruction, a broken foot, losing her national contract, and navigating the emotional toll of stepping away for her mental health.

Sophie opens up about how growing up as a country kid in East Gippsland kept her grounded amid early international fame and tells us about that moment on the stage.

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: We look at Sweeney's entry into sport, Steph Talbot becoming the hero for the Opals and everything in women's sport that's happened this week.

For the key story - You know how much we love a good piece of data to back up some good facts! Women and girls who participate in sport have been proven to be more likely to hold leaderships roles and here's why.

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What does it take to turn your darkest moments into a change for yourself and the wider community?

Chloe sits down with Brooke McIntosh, record-breaker, mental fitness advocate, and the fastest and youngest woman to run 14,200 kilometers around Australia.

From the outside, Brooke had the picture-perfect life. high-earning FIFO work, holidays, and good times. But behind the scenes, she was drowning in a storm of trauma, PTSD, severe anxiety, and suicidal ideation.

 It took a near-fatal, high-speed T-bone truck crash to shatter the mask, waking up without a scratch on her body, but with a soul forever marked by a newfound purpose.

Brooke shares her journey from sending a raw 2 a.m. cry-for-help text message to executing one of the most grueling physical feats on the planet. She averaged 60–111km every single day, pushed through 40°C heatwaves, survived flooded trails, and shredded through 16 pairs of shoes, all while raising over $280,000 for the Blue Tree Project.

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