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EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 1H 22M

When Jason Rampersad Almost Quit Everything | Episode 5 of the So & Geo Podcast

from Podcast So et Geo · host Solène Mazingue, Geoffrey Brissaud

🏅 When high-level sport puts everything to the test.For this fifth episode of the So & Geo Podcast, we dive into the intense, demanding, and deeply human journey of a Team Canada gymnast.🎙️ Our guest: Jason RampersadElite gymnast, pommel horse specialist, member of Team Canada.Jason shares what we rarely see behind performance:the day his coach suddenly retired, leaving him without direction.The doubts. The moments of wanting to quit.And the need to rebuild everything from the ground up.He opens up about:- Leaving his parents’ home and moving to Montreal to pursue his dream- The reality of balancing university studies and elite sport- Training almost every single day, with only one real rest day per week- Pressure, fatigue, discipline, and passionBetween international competitions, Pan American Games and Universiade Games, Jason also played a key role in qualifying Canada for the Paris Olympic Games.Beyond gymnastics, he talks about what helps him stay grounded:Writing his own bookPlaying guitar to clear his mindThe importance of social life and mental balanceThis episode is an honest conversation about perseverance, doubt, sacrifice, and the real cost of chasing a dream at the highest level. 🧠💪🎧 The So & Geo Podcast is:Two friends, two worlds, one microphone.Every two weeks, we sit down with inspiring guests to uncover:what’s behind the medal of an athlete 🏅what’s behind the success of an entrepreneur 💼Real conversations. Vulnerability. Courage.And always a surprise question to break the ice in every episode.💡 Subscribe so you don’t miss out:👉 Powerful and authentic stories👉 Journeys of resilience and determination👉 Honest, unfiltered conversations📍 Follow us on Instagram:@solenemazingue_@geoffrey_brissaud

🏅 When high-level sport puts everything to the test.For this fifth episode of the So & Geo Podcast, we dive into the intense, demanding, and deeply human journey of a Team Canada gymnast.🎙️ Our guest: Jason RampersadElite gymnast, pommel horse specialist, member of Team Canada.Jason shares what we rarely see behind performance:the day his coach suddenly retired, leaving him without direction.The doubts. The moments of wanting to quit.And the need to rebuild everything from the ground up.He opens up about:- Leaving his parents’ home and moving to Montreal to pursue his dream- The reality of balancing university studies and elite sport- Training almost every single day, with only one real rest day per week- Pressure, fatigue, discipline, and passionBetween international competitions, Pan American Games and Universiade Games, Jason also played a key role in qualifying Canada for the Paris Olympic Games.Beyond gymnastics, he talks about what helps him stay grounded:Writing his own bookPlaying guitar to clear his mindThe importance of social life and mental balanceThis episode is an honest conversation about perseverance, doubt, sacrifice, and the real cost of chasing a dream at the highest level. 🧠💪🎧 The So & Geo Podcast is:Two friends, two worlds, one microphone.Every two weeks, we sit down with inspiring guests to uncover:what’s behind the medal of an athlete 🏅what’s behind the success of an entrepreneur 💼Real conversations. Vulnerability. Courage.And always a surprise question to break the ice in every episode.💡 Subscribe so you don’t miss out:👉 Powerful and authentic stories👉 Journeys of resilience and determination👉 Honest, unfiltered conversations📍 Follow us on Instagram:@solenemazingue_@geoffrey_brissaud

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🏅 When high-level sport puts everything to the test.For this fifth episode of the So & Geo Podcast, we dive into the intense, demanding, and deeply human journey of a Team Canada gymnast.🎙️ Our guest: Jason RampersadElite gymnast, pommel horse...

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