Sophie Devine | Managing Diabetes, Mental Health and Leadership

Our guest this week is the captain of the White Ferns and #1 ranked t20 player, Sophie Devine. She has close to 200 international caps, broken numerous records and is arguably the most sought after player in franchise cricket. To top it off, she has also represented the NZ women's hockey team and was extremely close to playing for them at the Olympics. The list of accolades could go on forever, however, Sophie's story so far is filled with some significant challenges, including getting diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a teenager, giving up cricket to chase an Olympic dream, only to miss out oat the last moment and battling a serious bout of depression. Through her journey she has learned some valuable lessons and continues to use tools such as yoga and meditation to help her both on and off the field. In this podcast:The dangers of early specialization and how playing a wide range of sport make a huge difference to her skillset nowGetting Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes - thinking she was never going to play sport again and the role her support network played in getting her back on trackMaking the decision to step away from cricket to chase an Olympic dreamExperiencing the professionalism of the Balck Sticks and how that had a significant effect on how she operated as an athleteProfessionalism vs perfectionism How Sophie maintains focus on her natural strengths when she is under pressureYoga and mindfulness practice leading to ease and peace at the crease and in lifeDealing with clinical depression and anxiety where Sophie could not get out of bed or go onto the cricket field without breaking downHow the White Ferns are integrating purpose mindset into their cultureHow Sophie has changed how she values herselfWhat Sophie hopes the next generation gets right The Inside Edge:InstagramTwitterLinkedIn -------------------------------- CONNECT --------------------------------Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0g43fpwWuXoJEDtFQpZf8CApple: https://apple.co/3BTAqn9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideedgeproject LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavi-devchand-85302892/ The Inside Edge Podcast aims to explore how the best in the world navigate all the noise to consistently perform in the most rugged and high-pressure environments. The purpose? To bring back enjoyment, simplicity and connection. To help the next generation live from the inside-out, have the courage to be themselves and simply enjoy the journey. We want to see people stay centred, connected and courageous - especially when it matters most. We blend the latest research with ancient wisdom to transform individuals and teams, so that they can thrive with pressure, not collapse under it. We know that real transformation isn’t just tactical - it’s relational, emotional, human. The Inside Edge is where science meets soul, and tactics meet trust.