From GOAT to Underdog: Lauren Parker’s Road to the Winter Paralympics

Kurt Fearnley and Ryley Batt kick off the 2026 season of You Little Ripper with a mix of laughs, reflections, and big news from the world of disability sport. The highlight of the episode is a conversation with dual Paralympic gold medallist Lauren Parker, who joins the show ahead of her Winter Paralympic debut. Parker shares how she made the leap from summer sport to snow, learning to navigate a sit-ski in a matter of weeks. It’s a candid look at adapting to new skills, confronting fear, and redefining success through representation and opportunity.