EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 32 MIN
Olympic Emotional Rollercoaster
from Rock Stars with Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing · host Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing
When a moment doesn’t unfold the way an athlete dreamed, the weight of it can linger for years, even when the rest of the world has already moved on. Today on Rock Stars, we reflect on the emotional roller coaster that comes with the Olympic Games. Watching the Games from the outside brought back powerful memories for us as former competitors, reminding us of how much work and hope goes into chasing a single Olympic moment. We also talk about the reality behind social media criticism, and why it can be so difficult for athletes to hear people judging performances without understanding what it truly takes to get there. For us, the Olympics will always be about more than medals. It’s about courage, effort, and the incredible achievement of simply standing on that stage as an Olympian. If you love the Rock Stars podcast, connect with us on our socials and let us know what topics you want to hear us discuss next.Instagram: @Rockstarscurl // Jennifer: @jjonescurl // Brent: @brent.laing.99Facebook: Jennifer Jones // Official Team Jennifer Jones Twitter X: RockStarsCurl //Jennifer & @jjonescurl // Brent: @blaing99Youtube: @RockStarsJonesLaingLinkedIn: Brent Laing LinkedIn
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When a moment doesn’t unfold the way an athlete dreamed, the weight of it can linger for years, even when the rest of the world has already moved on. Today on Rock Stars, we reflect on the emotional roller coaster that comes with the Olympic Games. Watching the Games from the outside brought back powerful memories for us as former competitors, reminding us of how much work and hope goes into chasing a single Olympic moment. We also talk about the reality behind social media criticism, a...
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