Fly and Die: Caryn Davies on Coming Out of Retirement

SponsorsMomentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20SummaryIn this conversation, Caryn Davies shares her journey from discovering rowing at a young age to becoming a three-time Olympian. She discusses the importance of community in sports, the pressures of competition, and the emotional complexities of winning medals. Caryn reflects on her transitions back to normal life after the Olympics, her decision to come out of retirement, and the challenges of building relationships within a team. The conversation highlights the personal growth and resilience required in the face of setbacks and injuries. She reflects on her experiences of vulnerability, leadership, and the joy found in effort, emphasizing that fulfillment comes from relationships and personal growth rather than just achievements.Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:56 Finding Rowing: A Personal Journey06:06 Rowing Culture and Community09:51 The Road to the Olympics13:58 Medal Reflections: Silver vs Gold17:48 Transitioning Back to Normal Life22:00 Coming Out of Retirement26:05 Building Team Relationships30:03 Injury and Setbacks31:28 Building Community and Finding Fulfillment32:25 Vulnerability in Seeking Feedback34:03 Navigating Retirement and Career Transitions39:03 Coming Out of Retirement: Reflections and Intentions40:31 Rebuilding Community Post-Retirement42:16 Maintaining a Relationship with the Sport44:37 The Thomas Keller Medal: Beyond Competition47:58 Parenting and Encouraging Sports49:42 Lessons from Rowing Applied to Life54:31 Living with Joy in EffortRelevant Links & Contactwww.caryndavies.comwww.podiumlaw.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carynpdavies/Follow The Next Playbook www.TheNextPlaybook.comInstagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Podcast | Blog