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In this episode of the O-Studio Podcast, Matty Lovell & Tim Bateman speak with retired New Zealand para-swimmer, Dame Sophie Pascoe, about her journey through identity, motherhood, and the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sophie shares her experiences of navigating an identity crisis as an athlete, the importance of mental health, and the realisation that love and self-worth extend beyond achievements.
The conversation delves into the weight of expectations on Sophie, the rigorous work ethic required to succeed, and the transition to life after competitive swimming, highlighting the ongoing challenges of motherhood and disability.
Dame Sophie Pascoe shares her journey of overcoming adversity, the pursuit of perfection, and the importance of self-kindness. She reflects on her experiences as an athlete and how they shaped her understanding of what it means to be 'enough' in life.
Sophie discusses the societal pressures of perfection, the significance of embracing differences, and the balance between personal identity and public persona.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Identity
01:00 Navigating New Roles and Identity
05:59 Identity Crisis and the Impact of COVID-19
12:27 Mental Health and Self-Discovery
15:56 The Value of Love Beyond Achievements
19:01 The Weight of Expectation
27:21 Work Ethic and the Journey of an Athlete
36:27 Transitioning to Life After Swimming
39:36 Navigating Daily Adversity
41:08 The Pursuit of Perfection
42:32 Understanding Enough vs. Perfection
45:54 The Journey of Self-Kindness
47:33 Embracing Differences and Body Image
49:54 Expectations vs. Reality
52:38 The Balance of Identity
55:12 The Layers of Self
01:00:27 Learning from the Journey
01:06:02 A Message to My Younger Self
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