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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2026 · 1H 26M

From Firefighter to Full-Time Athlete with Emma Cook-Clarke | Ep. 40

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In this episode, I sit down with Emma Cook-Clarke, a former firefighter turned full-time professional athlete sponsored by Arc’teryx. This is an honest conversation about identity, pressure, and learning to trust yourself beyond performance metrics. We talk about her path from firefighting into professional sport, how nerves and self-doubt show up at the highest level, and the mental work required to stay grounded in uncertain environments. Emma shares lessons from injury, meditation retreats, and cultural experiences in India, along with why fun, curiosity, and compassion matter just as much as discipline. It’s a reflective conversation about strength, self-awareness, and living fully when outcomes are never guaranteed.Follow Emma:Instagram - @emcookclarke-Contact Me: www.plantoendure.comInstagram: @plan.to.endure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with Emma Cook-Clarke, a former firefighter turned full-time professional athlete sponsored by Arc’teryx. This is an honest conversation about identity, pressure, and learning to trust yourself beyond performance metrics. We talk about her path from firefighting into professional sport, how nerves and self-doubt show up at the highest level, and the mental work required to stay grounded in uncertain environments. Emma shares lessons from injury, meditation retreats, and cultural experiences in India, along with why fun, curiosity, and compassion matter just as much as discipline. It’s a reflective conversation about strength, self-awareness, and living fully when outcomes are never guaranteed.Follow Emma:Instagram - @emcookclarke-Contact Me: www.plantoendure.comInstagram: @plan.to.endure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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