Best Cassandre Podcasts (2025)

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Fan Favorite: Show Them who You Are: Reflecting on 2023 & Exploring New Possibilities (Jawanda's Pick) 33:51

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Episode: Show Them Who You Are: Reflecting on 2023 & Exploring New Possibilities Originally aired: December 19, 2023 This week’s Fan Favorite comes from Jawanda. She chose this episode because it captures a real turning point: telling the truth about where you are, then choosing to show up as your full self. You’ll hear her reason first and then th…

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Fan Favorite: You Can’t Take Everyone With You (Storm’s Pick) 23:04

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🎧 Fan Favorite Series: Storm’s Pick Episode: You Can’t Take Everyone With You Originally aired: October 11, 2022 This week, we’re kicking off the Fan Favorite Series — 10 episodes handpicked by the DAMN Fam that left a real mark. First up is Storm’s pick, “You Can’t Take Everyone With You.” She shares why this one hit her the hardest and honestly, …

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From “I’m Done” to “I Won” Because Showing Up Beats Giving Up Every Damn Time 17:44

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I wasn’t supposed to record this episode. I didn’t have notes. No outline. Just a moment. A moment where I found out It’s About DAMN Time won Best Wellness Podcast at the Black Podcast Awards and I almost broke down because I almost quit this whole thing. This episode is me, raw and unfiltered, recording in real time as the emotions hit. I talk abo…

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#108 - CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS PREVIEW with Chelsea Burns + Tommy Zaferes 47:22

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Join us for a special on-the-ground preview of the Championship Finals from Wollongong, Australia with Chelsea Burns and Tommy Zaferes, analysing the chances of favourites Matt Hauser, Cassandre Beaugrand and Beth Potter and what it will take for their closest rivals to stop themBy World Triathlon

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You ARE Enough… But I Get Why You Don’t Believe It Yet 24:39

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Five years. Two Black Podcast Awards nominations. “Critically acclaimed.” I’m grateful, loud, and smiling… but here’s the truth: that outside validation didn’t magically fix my self-doubt. In this episode, I talk about the high of being recognized, the quiet shift that started before the nominations, and the mirror moment where I had to stop the ne…

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The Hustle Ain’t Worth It: Burnout, Boundaries & Real Recovery (Featuring Dr. Cassandre Dunbar) 51:36

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What happens when the hustle finally breaks you? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Cassandre Dunbar—physician, podcaster, and wellness advocate—for a vulnerable convo about what burnout really looks like. We talk about the emotional exhaustion that sneaks in, the guilt and shame nobody talks about, and how burnout ain’t just about bein…

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No Apologies: The Aftermath — From Overthinking to Self-Trust 27:00

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I said I’d report back...so here it is. Five days of living unfiltered taught me way more than I expected. In this follow-up, I share what worked, where I froze, and the deeper roots underneath my overthinking: people-pleasing and a scarcity mindset. This isn’t just a challenge anymore—it’s a lifestyle shift. In this episode: What five days unfilte…

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#107 HENRY GRAF - THE BATTLE OF BOHEMIA 51:39

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Fresh from his mammoth debut World Triathlon Championship Series win in Karlovy Vary, Germany's latest triathlon talent Henry Graf joins Doug Gray and Tommy Zaferes for a full run-down of the latest and greatest Battle of Bohemia! 📈 Being nearly two metres tall in an era of smaller, faster triathletes 🍿 Winning your debut the same day as Ironman sh…

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No Apologies: 5 Days Unfiltered Getting Out of My Own Way 21:32

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What happens when you stop overthinking and just let yourself live? In this episode, I kick off a 5-day experiment to do exactly that—no filters, no edits, and definitely no second-guessing. For five days, I’m saying what I feel, doing what I want, and seeing who I am when I’m not stuck in my head. This isn’t about being reckless or hurting feeling…

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#106 JEANNE LEHAIR race recap with Tommy Zaferes 56:09

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Third in the world heading to WTCS Karlovy Vary on 14 September, it was in the south of France last weekend that Jeanne Lehair ripped up her coach's notes and took the race to Cassandre Beaugrand at WTCS French Riviera. Photographer Tommy Zaferes is back on the podcast this week as we pick through the ashes of that race and look ahead to the penult…

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No, No, No: Stop People-Pleasing and Start Living (Featuring SaKarra Fite) 56:51

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Does saying “no” feels like a betrayal… This week, I’m joined by the incredibly insightful and hilarious SaKarra Fite, and we’re talking about the people-pleasing habits that hold us hostage. From family pressure to generational patterns to simply not wanting to let people down, we get real about where it starts...and how to break free. We unpack t…

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#105 JOLIEN VERMEYLEN 59:43

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The newly crowned European Sprint Triathlon Champion, Belgium's Jolien Vermeylen is one of the sport's great characters, and heads to Istanbul at the end of August chasing a huge continental double with the Olympic Distance title. On episode 105, the 31-year-old opens up about having her post-Paris 2024 words twisted and the pain of a resulting soc…

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Guac Costs Extra: The Scarcity Mindset Shapes Everything 24:00

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When I was a kid, I had to make a dozen donuts last two weeks. At the time, I thought I was just rationing snacks… but really, I was learning to ration my whole damn life. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down how scarcity mindset has shown up for me...from childhood habits to family money beliefs, from skipping guac at Chipotle to turning down b…

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Money Trauma Runs Deep: Heal Your Relationship with Money and Break the Generational Curse (Featuring Anthony Weaver) 1:00:04

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We always talk about getting to the bag, but what if the real block is the emotional baggage that came with the bag? In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Weaver, host of the About That Wallet podcast, to dig into something we don’t talk about enough in our community: money trauma. From growing up with syrup sandwiches and lunch money guilt to n…

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Leaving Behind the Poison (CLASSIC): Escaping From Toxic Workplaces and Finding Freedom - Featuring Stephy Kiss 43:40

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Toxic workplaces don’t always come with a warning sign. Sometimes it starts as a vibe you can’t shake the anxiety before logging in, the shift in your spirit, the way your joy slowly disappears. And if you’ve ever had to question if you were the problem…this one’s for you. In this CLASSIC episode, I catch up with Stephy Kiss for a real, unfiltered …

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#104 ROKSANA SLUPEK 🚀 1:01:48

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In recovery after suffering a bad bike crash at WTCS Hamburg in mid-July, Roksana Slupek is our guest this week, and the Poland number one shares her reflections on the highs and lows of her journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic start line. From attacks of self doubt and depression to ultimately qualifying for her life’s dream, and the harsh realities …

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You Don’t Trust Yourself—And That’s Why You’re Stuck 19:34

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You ever make a promise to yourself... and then break it? Yeah. Me too. In this solo episode, I’m unpacking something I’ve been sitting with for a minute: the trust issues we have with ourselves. We talk so much about being let down by other people, but what about all the times we’ve let ourselves down? All the times we said we’d change, show up, c…

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#103 MATT HAUSER: WTCS HAMBURG + MIXED RELAY WORLD CHAMPION 37:27

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A second individual gold in the 2025 World Triathlon Championship Series strengthened Matt Hauser's grip on the Series Rankings after WTCS Hamburg marked the halfway point of the season. The 27-year-old followed it up with one of the greatest Mixed Relay legs you will see as he reeled in a 20-second deficit to 2023 World Champion Dorian Coninx and …

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Purpose Over Pressure: Letting Go of Hustle Culture to Find Peace (Featuring Ron Brown) 1:05:51

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What if grinding harder isn’t the answer? In this episode, I’m joined by the multi-talented media force and community advocate Ron Brown for a vulnerable, funny, and layered conversation about what it really takes to keep going when you’re tired, frustrated, and questioning your own pace. We get into the reality behind the highlight reels—burnout, …

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That Dream You Got...You’re Not Doing the Work 26:58

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We talk a lot about dreams. About purpose. About “someday.” But let’s be honest—most of us aren’t stuck…We’re just not moving. In this solo episode, I break down five questions that’ll tell you real quick why you’re not where you want to be...pulled straight from a Justin Kelly TikTok and a hard conversation with someone I love. This ain’t a lectur…

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What’s For You Is For You: Stop Overthinking and Start Moving 25:14

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This episode wasn’t planned… but it was necessary. Fresh off a job interview (and still in my feelings about it), I hit record and let it all out—from second-guessing myself, to almost talking myself out of a blessing, to that one moment when a friend’s words washed over me and reminded me that what’s for me is already mine. If you’ve ever felt stu…

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Fck Approval: How to Live Your Truth When People Just Don’t Get It (Featuring Cookie Brown) 38:30

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There comes a time when you gotta stop shrinking, stop explaining, and just start being. On this episode of It’s About DAMN Time, I’m joined by the unapologetic truth-teller herself, Cookie Brown, host of The Dirty Bag Podcast. We talk about what it really looks like to live in your truth—even when it makes people uncomfortable. From people-pleasin…

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Everybody Wants the Soft Life… But Are You Ready for It? 18:16

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Everybody’s talkin’ about how they want the soft life these days—no stress, no mess, just trips, massages, and somebody else taking the trash out. But here’s the real: if you ain’t giving that energy to yourself first, how you expect somebody else to? In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the other side of the soft life. The stuff folks don’t alw…

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#102 MIGUEL HIDALGO 🇧🇷 44:34

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The first Brazilian to win a World Triathon Championship Series gold in the modern era, Miguel Hidalgo now has his sights set on a first World Championship title, but knows all too well just how far there is still to go if he is to be challenging in October's finals in Wollongong, Australia, against the likes of home favourite Matt Hauser.…

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You Want to Help? Understanding Support During Depression 24:49

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Ever wanted to help someone who's struggling—but didn’t know what to say or do? In this episode of It’s About DAMN Time, I get real about what support actually looks like when you're dealing with depression, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. Spoiler alert: it’s not always a phone call or a “let me know if you need anything” text. I open up about w…

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Mental Health Rewritten: What If We Stopped Trying to Be So Damn Strong (Featuring Dominic Lawson) 57:00

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We always hear about resilience. About being strong. About pushing through. But what if that strength is silently breaking us down? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with podcast legend and mental health advocate Dominic Lawson to have the kind of raw, honest conversation two Black men rarely get to have in public. We unpack …

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The Weight of Being Everyone's Person: Being Strong Isn’t Enough for Your Mental Health 23:54

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In this raw and unfiltered episode of It's About DAMN Time, Jarratt opens up about the silent struggle of being "everyone's person"—the strong friend who holds it all together while feeling like the world is crumbling underneath. He shares his personal battle with mental health, the burnout that comes with always being the go-to support system, and…

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Optimising Bike Fitting and Aerodynamics with Matt Bottrill 1:34:44

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In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol welcomes Matt Bottrill from Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching. The discussion delves into Bottrill's extensive expertise in bike fitting, aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, and optimising performance for world-class triathletes and cyclists. Topics include the process of refining bike posi…

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Coaching Cassandre Beaugrand to Olympic Gold: Insights from Gavin Smith 1:49:57

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In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol speaks with Gavin Smith, Head Coach of the Loughborough University Triathlon Program, about his experience coaching Olympic champion Cassandre Beaugrand to a gold medal at the Paris Games. They delve into the preparation, challenges, and strategies that led to her historic victory. The disc…

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#101 ALEX YEE - MARATHON MAN 59:10

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If you achieved your dream double of becoming Olympic and World Champion in the same year, what would you do? For Alex Yee, the answer was simple. Test himself over running's marquee distance on one of the biggest stages of them all: The London Marathon. We headed to Brockley, south London, just a few miles from that start line, to speak to one of …

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You Know My Style: Navigating Relationships Based on Attachment Styles (CLASSIC) - Featuring Dr. Janis Moody 54:25

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Ever feel like you and your partner speak totally different relationship languages? In this It’s About DAMN Time classic, I sit down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jannis Moody to break down attachment styles—how they’re formed, how they show up, and what they mean for your relationships. Whether you’re Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, or Disorg…

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Coaching Paris medallist Leo Bergere: Inside Fabio Rastelli's process 1:33:04

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In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol speaks with Italian coach Fabio Rastelli about his coaching experiences with his Turbo Tribe Squad, including French Olympians in Paris 2024, Leo Bergere, the Bronze medallist, and Leonie Periault. Fabio discusses the origins and success of his squad, the balance between individual and grou…

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Break Free from People-Pleasing: Stop Losing Yourself in Love (Featuring Jazmyne Thomas) 48:24

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It’s about DAMN time we talk about something that’s been running my life for way too long—people-pleasing in relationships. Y’all, I’ve said it a million times, I’m a habitual people pleaser. But today, I’m sitting down with sex and relationship therapist Jazmyne Thomas, who is a recovering people pleaser, and we’re getting real about how to break …

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#100 CASSANDRE BEAUGRAND: The Making of an Olympic Champion 1:08:16

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A very special guest joins the podcast to mark the 100th episode, the Paris 2024 Olympic Triathlon Champion Cassandre Beaugrand! It is a deeply honest hour in the company of our Olympic and World Champion, each story revealing a little more about just where all the grit, determination and competitive spirit that has taken the 27-year-old to the ver…

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Katie Zaferes: From World Champion to Coach - Building the AUXO Collective 1:34:36

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In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol is joined by Katie Zaferes, former World Triathlon Champion and double Olympic medallist turned coach. The discussion delves into Katie's transition from being a world-class athlete to embarking on a coaching career. They explore Katie's reflection on her experiences, the inception of her n…

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Surviving Survival Mode: How to Escape the Cycle and Reclaim Your Life (Ft. Leigh LaRie) 51:25

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Are you surviving… or actually living? In this raw and relatable episode, I’m joined by the bold and brilliant Leigh LaRie from Dirty Roses Podcast to unpack what survival mode really looks like—and how to break free from it. We get vulnerable about our own experiences: ▶️ Losing jobs ▶️ Divorce ▶️ Hustle culture ▶️ Functioning depression ▶️ Genera…

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NEW TRIATHLON PERSPECTIVES ON THE PATH TO LA 2028 1:11:28

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A new perspective with World Triathlon's Kris Gemmell. Welcome to the start of a revealing new series that takes a wider look at the World Triathlon ecosystem as we head towards the LA 2028 Olympic Games, with insights from New Zealand Olympian turned Head of Commercial at World Triathlon, Kris Gemmell. Just days after winning the first new-look T1…

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How to Prioritize YOU When Everyone Needs Something from You 21:42

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Ever feel like you’re the emotional support system for your entire world? Like everybody depends on you for motivation, guidance, and advice—but when it comes to you, there’s nothing left in the tank? Same. In this solo episode, I break down the hard truth: if you aren’t the rock for yourself, you will erode. This week, I share my personal breaking…

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Rethinking Endurance Training: Insights from Peter Leo 1:49:52

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In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol engages in an insightful discussion with Peter Leo, an endurance training scientist at Aus Cycling, and coach for the world tour cycling team, Jayco Alula. They delve into Peter's transition from a student to a researcher and coach, and explore his research interests, practical applications…

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Hench Here: The Power of Asking for Help (And Why You Need To) 23:24

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Y’all, let’s be real—asking for help is HARD. If you’re like me, you’ve spent most of your life figuring things out on your own, carrying the weight, and feeling like it’s your job to hold it all together. But what happens when you don’t have a choice? In this solo episode of It’s About DAMN Time, I’m getting real about the past five months—losing …

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Am I the Problem? How Self-Accountability Can Lead to Healing (Featuring Stephy Kiss) 1:05:07

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Let’s be real—sometimes the common denominator in all our problems is us. But self-accountability isn’t about self-blame; it’s about self-growth. In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and podcast producer extraordinaire, Stephy Kiss, to talk about what it really means to take responsibility for our actions, choices, and the patterns we ke…

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Pathways and Pitfalls: Coaching Reflections with Drew Box 1:24:18

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In this episode of the Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol sits down with Drew Box, the co-coach of the JFTcrew squad, to discuss Drew's journey from being a coached athlete to becoming a coach himself. They delve into Drew's reasons for making the transition, the challenges he's faced, his advice for his younger self, and what makes good coaching.…

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Real Physiotherapy with Brad Beer 1:20:00

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In this episode of The Real Coaching Podcast, Joel Filliol transitions the Real Coaching Podcast into The Real Physio Podcast, with guest Brad Beer from the Pogo Physio Clinic and The Physical Performance Show Podcast. The discussion dives deep into the importance of physiotherapy, the value of embedding a physio within training squads, and Brad's …

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S3.Ep.24: For the Love of the Culture Part Deux... 1:22:19

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Send us a text We need to have a conversation...By Curated by Cassandre

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Your Presence is Required: What Trials Teach Us About Gratitude & Purpose (Featuring Kenda Lawson) 1:00:02

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In this week’s deeply moving and inspirational episode, I’m joined by the amazing Kenda Lawson—visionary educator, masterful storyteller, and host of The B Word podcast. Together, we explore what it means to find beauty in life’s struggles, uncover gratitude in the darkest moments, and use trials as stepping stones to discovering our purpose. Kenda…

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S3.Ep.23: For the Love of the Culture - Part 1 1:00:31

9M ago1:00:31

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Send us a text We need to have a conversation.By Curated by Cassandre

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Coaching Wisdom 27:26

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Real Coaching Podcast: Wisdom in High Performance with Joel Filliol Joel Filliol reintroduces himself and his podcast, 'The Real Coaching Podcast,' after a hiatus. As a high-performance coach with extensive experience, including three Olympic Games and multiple world triathlon championships, Joel aims to share his unique insights and lessons learne…

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Holdin’ Me Back: Embracing Who I Am, Unapologetically 22:26

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What’s stopping you from showing up as your full, authentic self? In this solo episode, I get real about the ways I’ve been holding myself back—not just in my podcast, but in my life. I’ve spent too much time shaping myself to fit other people’s expectations instead of just being me. And if I’m being honest? It’s exhausting. I share a personal refl…

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#99 - Hayden Wilde & Morgan Pearson: WTCS ABU DHABI 34:41

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🚨 RACE WEEK! 🚨 Two of the stars of the Paris 2024 Olympic Triathlon - and indeed Tokyo 2020 - Hayden Wilde and Morgan Pearson (Morgan's bit starts from 20m30s) look ahead to the weekend's big season opener WTCS Abu Dhabi. They talk title chances, the young contenders ready to try and ramp the run pace up even further in 2025, and the prospect of so…

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Feelin’ Myself: Boosting Your Sexual Confidence for a Better You (Featuring Jazmyne Thomas) 48:42

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Welcome back to It’s About DAMN Time! This week, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get enough love: sexual confidence. It’s not just about what happens in the bedroom—it’s about how embracing your sexual self can empower you in every area of life. I’m joined by the amazing Jazmyne Thomas, a Sex + Relationship Therapist and Licensed Clinical So…