Table Talk: Conversations on All Things Girls In Sport

Description: Join Mia, Megan, and Annemarie for the inaugural episode of Table Talk. In this episode, our hosts dive into a variety of topics, giving you an insider's perspective on girls in sport. Topics Covered: Paris Olympics: What we loved about Paris Olympics and the exceptional coverage! Social Media Insights: How TikTok and other social media platforms provide a glimpse into the daily lives of athletes. The best TikToks, including a fun discussion about the best chocolate muffins. Athlete Seasons: The length and intensity of college seasons, Olympic trials, and the Olympics for athletes. Social Media and NIL Impact: The pressures of being "always on" for athletes due to social media and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals. The issue of toxic positivity and the need to talk about the challenges and isolation athletes face. Parker Valby's candid discussion about the difficulties of college athletics. Nike's Responsibility: The role of Nike in ensuring safe sports environments. Criticism of Nike prioritizing profits over people. Kara Goucher's book, "The Longest Run," shedding light on the Nike Oregon Project. Summer Updates: Megan and Mia share highlights from their summer. Mia talks about recovering from an ankle injury and the challenges of the healing process. Updates on their upcoming seasons with Iowa swimming and Georgetown running. Megan's insights on building connections with incoming freshmen during her senior season. Follow Us! Stay tuned as we follow Mia and Megan throughout their seasons, providing more engaging conversations and behind-the-scenes looks at their journeys in sport. Hawkeye Swim and Dive IG: https://www.instagram.com/hawkeyeswimdive/ Georgetown Track/XC IG: https://www.instagram.com/hoyastrack/?hl=en PEAC-train like a girl: https://www.instagram.com/peac_train_like_a_girl/?hl=en Parker Valbey IG: https://www.instagram.com/parkervalby/?hl=en PEAC-train like a girl website: https://sustainablelifelive.com/information-podcast