S1 E4 Family Adventure vs Traditional Sport

When I became a mum, I thought weekends would be filled with sport — I was “Sporty Spice,” after all. But as my kids grew and started trying different activities, I began noticing red flags: early specialisation, exhausting training loads, and contracts that demanded far too much of their childhood. In this episode, I share why we’ve stepped away from traditional kids' sport and leaned into a lifestyle built around outdoor recreation, family adventures, risk-taking play, and movement for joy. We still love sport — but now we do it on our terms. If you're questioning the culture of competitive sport, concerned about burnout, or simply seeking a more balanced way to raise active, resilient kids who love movement and nature for life — this one’s for you. Let me know what sport looks like in your house. Has your approach shifted over time?   Interested in working with Philippa 1:1 and getting your body and confidence ready for the mountains? Connect with me HERE   Get 15% of barefoot footwear with Sole Mechanics using code PHILIPPA15   Get $25 off Supacore Leggings using code PHILIPPA25   Join our FB group community HERE   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philippa.bowmanjones Instagram: @philippabowman Tik Tok: @philippabowman email: [email protected]