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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 1H 24M

Why Most Athletes Break - And How We Didn’t | Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes

from Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

What does it take to win an Olympic medal—while navigating the mental and emotional rollercoaster of the Games?On today’s episode, Dr. Gervais sits down with Olympic silver medalists Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes, their legendary coach Marcio Sicoli, and moderator David Belasco to go behind the curtain of Team Canada’s incredible 2024 beach volleyball run.This is more than a sports story, it’s a masterclass in resilience, trust, and unlocking human potential under the world’s brightest spotlight. From navigating emotional turbulence to breaking routines that held them back, this conversation reveals the uncommon mindset and team culture that fueled their breakthrough.In this conversation, you’ll learn:How radical honesty built trust that carried them through pressureWhy shared values created unshakable team alignmentThe emotional reality of Olympic highs and lowsHow breaking routines unlocked their best performanceLessons in leadership, resilience, and culture from the Olympic stageThis rare inside look at Team Canada’s silver medal journey will inspire you to rethink what’s possible when purpose, honesty, and courage collide.-------------------------------------Links & ResourcesSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors! Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletter Download Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindset!Follow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Olympic beach volleyball silver medalists Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes, alongside coach Marcio Sicoli, share the raw highs, lows, and breakthroughs from Team Canada’s unforgettable run in Paris 2024.

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