Sara Gross and Alyssa Godesky present a very special episode of WiSP IronWomen as one of our favorite guests, Hillary Biscay, opens up about her decision to adopt baby Madison Frankie. The Smashfest Queen and Ultraman world champion explains why she and husband Maik chose to adopt, the ups and downs of the process and how life has been so far with their baby girl.  Plus news of two of our recent guests, Haley Chura and Linsey Corbin, who finished in the top five at the South American Ironman Championships; we hear about a former pro’s amazing recovery from leukemia, and Sara talks about her own adoption, being reunited with her birth mother and half siblings after 40 years. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit us at www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSPsports.

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Sara Gross and Alyssa Godesky present a very special episode of WiSP IronWomen as one of our favorite guests, Hillary Biscay, opens up about her decision to adopt baby Madison Frankie. The Smashfest Queen and Ultraman world champion explains why she and husband Maik chose to adopt, the ups and downs of the process and how life has been so far with their baby girl.  Plus news of two of our recent guests, Haley Chura and Linsey Corbin, who finished in the top five at the South American Ironman Championships; we hear about a former pro’s amazing recovery from leukemia, and Sara talks about her own adoption, being reunited with her birth mother and half siblings after 40 years. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit us at www.wispsports.com and follow us on social media @WiSPsports.

Catherine (Cat) Chamberlain, 22, from Temecula, CA has enjoyed a highly successful start to her professional career as a dressage rider and trainer winning medals throughout Junior and Young Rider ranks.  However, since the age of 12, she has suffered from depression and an eating disorder before eventually seeking help and she is now enjoying life to its fullest.  But her story will resonate with others who have faced similar challenges and she is eager to share how she dealt with the issues that plagued her and undermined her during those formative years. Catherine has competed at the FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships five times, bringing home two individual gold medals, three team gold medals and three individual silver medals. She is the 2015 U.S. Young Rider National Champion and represented her country at the Hagen CDIO-Y Nations Cup in Germany in 2015. Catherine competed in the Small Tour division in 2016 during her first season as a professional, winning her first CDI I1 and I1 Freestyle. Catherine's future goals include competing her young mare Sophina in the Under 25 Grand Prix division in 2018 before transitioning to the senior Grand Prix.   For more conversations from the world of women’s sports visit us at www.wispsports.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WiSP Sports.

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Catherine (Cat) Chamberlain, 22, from Temecula, CA has enjoyed a highly successful start to her professional career as a dressage rider and trainer winning medals throughout Junior and Young Rider ranks.  However, since the age of 12, she has suffered from depression and an eating disorder before eventually seeking help and she is now enjoying life to its fullest.  But her story will resonate with others who have faced similar challenges and she is eager to share how she dealt with the issues that plagued her and undermined her during those formative years. Catherine has competed at the FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships five times, bringing home two individual gold medals, three team gold medals and three individual silver medals. She is the 2015 U.S. Young Rider National Champion and represented her country at the Hagen CDIO-Y Nations Cup in Germany in 2015. Catherine competed in the Small Tour division in 2016 during her first season as a professional, winning her first CDI I1 and I1 Freestyle. Catherine's future goals include competing her young mare Sophina in the Under 25 Grand Prix division in 2018 before transitioning to the senior Grand Prix.   For more conversations from the world of women’s sports visit us at www.wispsports.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @WiSP Sports.

At the age of 25, Lizzie Carr was diagnosed with stage 2 Thyroid cancer that not only turned her world upside down it also made her question her purpose in life and redefined her priorities. She determined that once her treatment was completed and she regained her strength she would put aside her corporate career and embark on a mission she decided would be not only more fulfilling but change the course of her life. So Lizzie took up paddle boarding as a low impact way of regaining strength and fitness after her diagnosis. She then combined it with a national campaign to rid Britain’s waterways of plastic pollution and became the first woman to paddle 400 miles of Britain’s inland waterways on her plastic patrol collecting water samples and trash. This year she became the first woman to paddle board the English Channel solo… that’s 24 miles from Dunganess to Boulogne in 7 hrs while also on plastic patrol. Both of these adventures challenged her physical and mental endurance and now in remission Lizzie has become a woman on an important environmental mission.

Host: Chris Stafford
Recorded: June 2, 2017

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Chris Stafford talks to Lizzie Carr who, at the age of 25, was diagnosed with stage 2 Thyroid cancer that not only turned her world upside down it also made her question her purpose in life and redefined her priorities. She determined that once her treatment was completed and she regained her strength she would put aside her corporate career and embark on a mission she decided would be not only more fulfilling but change the course of her life. So Lizzie took up paddle boarding as a low impact way of regaining strength and fitness after her diagnosis. She then combined it with a national campaign to rid Britain’s waterways of plastic pollution and became the first woman to paddle 400 miles of Britain’s inland waterways on her plastic patrol collecting water samples and trash. This year she became the first woman to paddle board the English Channel solo… that’s 24 miles from Dunganess to Boulogne in 7 hrs while also on plastic patrol. Both of these adventures challenged her physical and mental endurance and now in remission Lizzie has become a woman on an important environmental mission. For more conversations from the world of women's sport visit us at www.wispsports.comand follow us on Twitter @WiSPsports.

Former Hockeyroos player Ash Nelson brings her vibrant and popular personality to The Circle—an all-new monthly podcast about field hockey with exclusive interviews and perspectives. During her time playing for the Australian national squad Ash developed special relationships with other players and offers a unique insight into this popular team sport. Her passion for the game and enthusiasm for women's sport in general is conveyed in her own inimitable style. Her first guest is Black Sticks' player Pippa Hayward who has played over 100 games for New Zealand and is candid about her journey in the sport. For more conversations from the world of women's sports, visit www.wispsports.com. 

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Former Hockeyroos player Ash Nelson brings her vibrant and popular personality to The Circle—an all-new monthly podcast about field hockey with exclusive interviews and perspectives. During her time playing for the Australian national squad Ash developed special relationships with other players and offers a unique insight into this popular team sport. Her passion for the game and enthusiasm for women's sport in general is conveyed in her own inimitable style. Her first guest is Black Sticks' player Pippa Hayward who has played over 100 games for New Zealand and is candid about her journey in the sport. For more conversations from the world of women's sports, visit www.wispsports.com.

Beth Davis & Ashleigh Nelson are back with the latest news and views from Australian women's sports including basketball, football, hockey, Australian Olympic Committee, and why Melbourne Tennis Center is considering changing the name of the Margaret Court Arena in response to the tennis legend's recent anti-gay comments. The rising start of Australian basketball Sara Blicav stops by to tell us what's in store for her this season and her long term goals. And Australian diving legend and four-time Olympian Loudy Wiggins shares some insight into the sport and how she made her comback for a fourth Olympics, and we hear about her second career and motherhood too. Ash also has news of her new show, The Circle, that will be launched next month on WiSP Sports Radio. For more conversations from the world of women's sports visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on Twitter @WiSPsports, @bethdavis10 and @nelson_ashleigh.

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Beth Davis & Ashleigh Nelson are back with the latest news and views from Australian women's sports including basketball, football, hockey, Australian Olympic Committee, and why Melbourne Tennis Center is considering changing the name of the Margaret Court Arena in response to the tennis legend's recent anti-gay comments. The rising start of Australian basketball Sara Blicav stops by to tell us what's in store for her this season and her long term goals. And Australian diving legend and four-time Olympian Loudy Wiggins shares some insight into the sport and how she made her comback for a fourth Olympics, and we hear about her second career and motherhood too. Ash also has news of her new show, The Circle, that will be launched next month on WiSP Sports Radio. For more conversations from the world of women's sports visit www.wispsports.com and follow us on Twitter @WiSPsports, @bethdavis10 and @nelson_ashleigh.