Recently named 2019 player of the year for the New Zealand White Ferns, Skipper Sophie Devine has found her formula for success. Tune in to hear about it and the tools she uses to help perform at her best. 

In this podcast we talk about limiting beliefs, redefining success and how Soph balanced playing two sports for her country. A feat not done by many in the sports world. 

Sophie Devine is one of New Zealand’s talented sportswomen. Period. A dual international, playing for the New Zealand White Ferns and the New Zealand women’s hockey team, Sophie is a clear example of how important it is for kids to play multiple sports. In this episode she urges young athletes not to specialize early in sport, highlighting the benefits of playing many.

She has the records to support her claim. Sophie holds the record for scoring the fastest-ever fifty in Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) history (from 18 balls). During a match against Pakistan at the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup, Devine became the first woman to hit nine sixes in Women's One-day International cricket. In 2020, she became the first player (male or female) to score fifties in 6 consecutive T20Is.

In this episode Sophie speaks about how she has worked on herself to overcome mental barriers and limiting beliefs. She urges athletes to focus on their strengths, building what strong, instead of fixing what’s wrong. She is a clear example of being able to make it to the top without specializing as a child.

Sophie Devine – Elite athlete, professional cricketer and current captain of the New Zealand White Ferns. In this podcast she shows courage and vulnerability, talking about mental health, performing under pressure and how she has moved through tough times to find perspective on life and the game she loves.

In this first part of the series, Sophie opens up about her struggles, showing how vulnerability can be a powerful tool in any athlete’s toolbox. As one of the best batters in the women’s game, Sophie’s knowledge and advice is something that all athletes can learn from.

Olympian and Blackstick veteran, Sophie Cocks, joins me today on the podcast to talk about life after hockey, how she transitioned from elite sport to working life and what she has learnt from her time playing at the top of international hockey.

Known for her speed, athleticism and grit on the field, Sophie's mental strength was something admired by many. In this episode, we touch on how she developed her mental resilience, what she did to overcome obstacles and how missing out on teams when she was younger helped her become a better athlete. 

Sophie played 115 caps for the New Zealand women's hockey team and last year she was named the most valuable player for the Canterbury women's team.

Want to know how to become a world-class athlete? In this episode, Rachel asks hockey legend, Kayla Whitelock, that exact question. 

Kayla is known for her calm and composed presence on the field. In this episode, she explains how she developed this skill and how she found her voice. As 17 year old, fresh into the Blacksticks she was nicknamed "mute" by her teammates. Now, the mother of two is a far cry from that youngster that began her Olympic dream 16 years ago. 

Chasing her fairy tale ending, Kayla's persistence and commitment to her dream will etch her into the history books of New Zealand hockey as one of the greatest. Proving to everyone, that age is simply a number and if you have a dream its always worth chasing it. 

In the first of a special two-part podcast, Rachel interviews one of the best hockey players in the world, Kayla Whitelock.

Back for her fifth Olympics, Kayla is determined to find a way to achieve her Olympic dream, winning an Olympic gold medal. Having previously attended four Olympic Games, and now in pursuit of her 5th, Kayla is one of the most experienced players in world hockey. With many in the hockey community regarding her as the best player to ever play for New Zealand. 

In this first episode find out how Kayla has become one of the best in the world. Here, you will get an exclusive look into her mindset and how she prepares for her sports performance. Tune in to hear the legend share her advice and knowledge.  

The dynamic duo of Margo and Rosa Flanagan make up the Two Raw Sisters. Christchurch based, but on a mission to inspire all people, these sisters are motivated to help educate others in how to cook in a fun, unique, and exciting way with vegetables. In this episode you will learn about gut health, nourishing your body and how certain foods can positively impact your body.

Furthermore and excuse the pun, we get down to the “raw” and vulnerable topics of Rosa eating disorder, Margo’s battle with chronic fatigue and the journey each of the sisters have gone on to develop a healthy and thriving relationship with food. The sister’s advocate for a holistic approach to food, emphasizing that everyone is different and that we all need to cater to our own individual bodies. All you foodies out there are going to love this one.

Tune in to hear Olympian Brooke Neal speak about her journey as an athlete and mentor. We cover wellbeing, mindfulness and how to give your purest performance through applying your attention in a purposeful way. Brooke has created a business that helps young athletes have greater balance in all aspects of their life. She is respected on the world hockey stage as one of the best defenders in the game. In this episode she shares her tips and tricks on how to manage mistakes, practise resilience and work with difficult emotions. She shares her inspiring story of how she moved through a difficult injury to become the player she is today. 

Speaker, master trainer, global consultant and CEO of the Langley Institute, Sue Langley is a pioneer in the field of positive psychology and wellbeing. Having worked with thousands of global business leaders, her reach and impact all over the world is monumental. Specializing in the neuroscience of leadership, emotional intelligence and positive psychology, Sue is an extraordinary woman paving the way in the world of wellbeing. Her brain is literally global, as she works tirelessly to positively impact all corners of the world through science and evidence-based research.

In this podcast you will learn how to implement positive leadership, strategies to enhance wellbeing and ways to cultivate high performers. Holding a masters in the neuroscience of leadership, Sue is recognized for her expertise and eloquent ability to capture a room full of leaders and transform cultures within organizations. Athletes, business leaders and simply all humans being this one is amazing, you don’t want to miss it.

Olympian Rose Keddell has a wealth of experience playing and performing on the international stage. Over the last 7 years, she has accumulated over 150 international caps for the New Zealand women's hockey team. In 2018 she became a commonwealth games champion. In this Podcast episode, she touches on her faith, her purpose and how she arrived to place of confidence and self-belief in her sports performance. We focus on how she has moved through failures, learnt from them and grown throughout her journey. If you want some inspiration or just a good laugh this is the podcast for you.