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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 43 MIN

E25 Going for Gold: Why your highest self doesn't silver-medal her dreams — and what the Olympics taught us about trusting the download

from Higher Downloads · host Katie Showell and Katie Pritchett

This episode explores the inspiring stories from the Olympics, focusing on women's achievements, mental health, autonomy, and systemic issues like misogyny and patriarchy. The hosts share insights on joy, sovereignty, and resilience demonstrated by athletes, highlighting the importance of mental health, authenticity, and challenging societal norms.Chapters00:00 The Emotional Impact of the Olympics03:02 Celebrating Women's Sports07:59 Alyssa Liu: Joy as Resistance12:12 Breaking Barriers: Ilya Malinin's Backflip14:12 The Double Standard in Sports16:13 Eileen Gu: A New Generation of Athletes18:24 NEWCHAPTER19:55 Breaking Generational Patterns20:38 Empowerment Through Intentional Thinking22:50 Navigating Opinions and Authority24:26 Misogyny in Sports Media26:58 The Impact of Political Figures on Sports37:17 Mental Health and Athletic Performance

This episode explores the inspiring stories from the Olympics, focusing on women's achievements, mental health, autonomy, and systemic issues like misogyny and patriarchy. The hosts share insights on joy, sovereignty, and resilience demonstrated by athletes, highlighting the importance of mental health, authenticity, and challenging societal norms.Chapters00:00 The Emotional Impact of the Olympics03:02 Celebrating Women's Sports07:59 Alyssa Liu: Joy as Resistance12:12 Breaking Barriers: Ilya Malinin's Backflip14:12 The Double Standard in Sports16:13 Eileen Gu: A New Generation of Athletes18:24 NEWCHAPTER19:55 Breaking Generational Patterns20:38 Empowerment Through Intentional Thinking22:50 Navigating Opinions and Authority24:26 Misogyny in Sports Media26:58 The Impact of Political Figures on Sports37:17 Mental Health and Athletic Performance

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