Kathy Harvey will be turning 74 this fall and she’s as enthusiastic about playing soccer as she was when she took it up at age 50. She now plays as part of an over-70 team in San Diego’s Prime of Life League and while the Covid Pandemic is interrupting tournaments Kathy is staying fit. She has recent taken up Pickle Ball to add to biking, kayaking, running, cycling and wind surfing when she’s not able to play soccer.  A cancer survivor, Kathy credits sport with empowering her at a time when she was battling cancer and going though a divorce.  She says it’s the camaraderie that appeals to her as well as being able to stay forever fit.
 
Host: Chris Stafford
Sponsor: @Hyland's Homeopathic Earache Drops
Podcast length: 30 mins
 
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Kaitlin is joined by Ashley Twichell, one of the first Americans in any sport to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games, as she earned her spot on the US open-water team in 2019. There is a good chance she will be Team USA's oldest rookie Olympic swimmer since 1908 as she heads to her first games next summer. A graduate from Duke University where she was an All-American and All ACC-Champ, multiple team record holder and also an Academic All American.  She has won five world championship medals and nine national titles. She exemplifies what it means to never give up as she continues to improve and dominates in the pool and in open water.
 
Host: Kaitlin Sandeno
Sponsor: @Hyland's Homeopathic Earache Drops
Podcast length: 37 mins
 
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 50 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

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Monique Murphy is an Australian Paralympic swimmer whose achievements include winning silver in the women’s 400m event at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, being ranked world no.1 in 400m freestyle and world no.5 in butterfly in the s10 classification in 2017, competing in 2 world championships and 4 Australian short course championships and is a team leader of the Australian Para Dolphins. Monique was diagnosed with endometriosis last year and has since become an ambassador for Qendo, as well as a Lifeline ambassador.
Monique spoke candidly to us about the fateful night in 2014 where she fell from a fifth floor balcony which resulted in amputation below the knee, her accidental path to the Paralympics, and the tumultuous journey with endometriosis. While 'inspiring' jumps to mind when describing Monique, she is also fiercely passionate and driven, and had us laughing from start to finish of the episode.
 
Host: Ella Smith & Georgina Mallon
Podcast length: 52 mins
 
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].
 

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National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Famer and current University of Nebraska head softball coach Rhonda Revelle offers insight and wisdom gained over her 36 seasons, including how she’s evolved personally and professionally, the growth of the game, and the challenges she’s faced in her career. She candidly shares how she navigated last summer’s administrative leave of absence, an offering of encouragement for other women who may be walking a similar journey.
Host: Megan Kahn
Podcast length: 47 mins
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

On our weekly news show with Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen we have the top stories from around the world of women’s sport. This week’s guest is Double Paralympic Gold Medal and four-time World Champion Rower Pamela Relph who retired on the crest of her wave and is now enjoying family life in rural Virginia. Pam will be joining the WiSP team as a podcast host so stay tuned for news of her that show.
Stories covered this. week:
Japan Abuse Cases in Sport
Tokyo 2020 Survey
National Women’s Soccer League awards expansion team rights to Los Angeles
FINA allocates US$ 6.4 million in a COVID-19 support plan
Transgender athletes could be banned from women's rugby amid safety concerns
Milicic Steps Down as Matildas Coach
Finland Women’s Nordic Combined
Ghana Olympic Committee Women’s Commission
Host: Chris Stafford & Nancy Gillen
Podcast length: 52 mins
Brand Sponsor: Hylands Homeopathic Earache Drops.
 
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

On episode 2 of this new season of Sound Bites, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen, discusses how the health of your GI tract and microbiome can protect against nutrient deficiencies, which we discussed last week, and how the gut can have an impact on our fueling and performance.  
Kirstin offers some compelling research and a different perspective on nutrition for athletes. She also discusses how you can test your bacteria in your gut and gives a few helpful tips and places to start for supporting both health and performance.
Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen
Podcast length: 29 mins
Brand Sponsor: Hylands Homeopathic Earache Drops.
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

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In this episode, Nicole talks to colleagues Dr. Joyce Olushola-Ogunrinde (U of Houston) & Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique (San Jose State U) about their work as scholars, advocates, activists and mentors as black women in academia. Specifically they discuss barriers for black women in coaching, lack of representation, the power of being fully and authentically seen, and the untold stories of the women that came before them. They also discuss their current and upcoming research projects, that you won’t want to miss.  And they conclude with a call to action for everyone, and advice to young women who may want to pursue a similar career path; we are all here to uplift you.
Host: Dr. Nicole LaVoi
Podcast length: 54 mins
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

Sarah Newberry-Moore grew up with a strong tradition of sailing in her family. However, it wasn’t until she joined her middle school sailing team at age 12, that she caught the bug for competition. At that point, she was the only girl on her team, and she was determined to beat all of the boys. After putting in long hours filled with hard work, Newberry had done what she set out to do and was ready to push her limits even further. In seeking out more competition, she was attracted to multihulls for their speed and physically demanding nature. By 2006, she had already won the U.S. Youth Multihull Championships. Within a few more short years, she was the top-ranked female multihull skipper in the United States. During the 2016 quadrennium, Newberry set her sights on success in the Nacra 17 class. She made it to the top of the fleet multiple times, but unfortunately missed out on selection to the Olympic Games. Despite falling short of her goal, Newberry pivoted her sights towards training for 2020 and served as a training partner for the Team USA boat. Since then, she has partnered with David Liebenberg. The two have shown their ability to make it to the top of the fleet and are worthy candidates for selection to the 2020 Games.
Host: Chris Stafford
Podcast length: 29 mins
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

On our weekly news show with Chris Stafford and Nancy Gillen we have the top stories from around the world of women’s sport. Chris Voelz, Executive Director of the Collegiate Women’s Sports Awards, joins us to explain the work of the CWSA which honors student athletes across collegiate sports. And we also welcome them as an Affiliate Partner and make a special announcement.
This week’s news:
Tinkler says gymnastics retirement was after formal complaint and not due to injury
Becky and Ellie Downie claim abusive behaviour has been "normalised" in gymnastics
Biles discusses Nassar abuse and reveals she was "broken" after Tokyo 2020 postponement
CAS dismiss appeal from former Afghan football chief against life ban for sexual abuse
Varnish fails in employment tribunal appeal against British Cycling
Solheim Cup to remain in 2021 despite clash with Ryder Cup
Women's British Open to be played without spectators in August
IBSA Blind Football Women’s World Championships postponed to 2021
Olympic Federation of Ireland launch online gender equality series
Archery World Cup Cancelled
Nicole Drought Wins on Britcar Debut
The 25 year old Irish driver made a stunning Britcar Endurance Championship debut at the high speed Croft Circuit in Yorkshire on July 11-12, 2020.
 
Podcast length: 45 mins
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].

On this episode of The Sailing Show, Abby Ehler chats to World Champion Sailor Sally Barkow, who has recently been appointed to US Sailing, as Team Coach and Performance Manager for the Olympic Squad. Sally brings to this role a wealth of sailing experience both on and off the water and covering every facet of the sport, having herself competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in the Yingling keelboat event, leading a team in the M32 World Match Racing Tour and more recently competing in the Volvo Ocean Race with Team SCA and Team Brunel, as well as serving as an active member of the US Sailing Board of Directors. Abby & Sally discuss the role of an Olympic Coach and the challenges & ‘benefits' that the Olympic Squad face with the delay in Olympic competition and the time in lockdown.
Host: Abby Ehler
Guest Co-host: Chris Stafford
Podcast length: 44 mins
For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s Largest Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 25 hosts, 1200+ episodes across 45 shows and a global audience of over 6 million. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected].