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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 1H 26M

Carrying The Olympic Flag Wasn’t the Validation I Thought I Needed - Ryan Gambin

from Shared Minds Podcast · host Liam Kilpatrick and Kirby Heck

Did you know that only 0.001% of the population will ever carry an Olympic flag?We sat down with Ryan Gambin, Malta’s first ever Olympic swimmer and flag bearer, to unpack what really happens when you hit a lifelong dream… and it still doesn’t feel like enough.This conversation goes way beyond the Olympics. We dive into the pressure to perform, identity beyond titles, and how chasing purpose, not perfection, can lead to real happiness.We also get personal. we open up about the aftermath of Liam and Ryans breakups, and talk honestly about rebuilding, letting go, and finally figuring out what actually matters.If you’ve ever felt lost, not enough, or like you’re chasing the wrong thing, this one’s for you.Link to share your story with Underqualified & Oversharing https://www.speakpipe.com/UnqualifiedandOversharing?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae34DnrB0A9WcWMlsdGmFYocv0lPTq_qaJL7ji87O8JME6FS0LcNt2ncYxllw_aem_oCHoyeU3_Xb7viug3W9bBg

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