DROPPING IN with Mercedes Nicoll

Neville Wright is a returning guest! Starting his athletic journey in track and field, he excelled as a sprinter representing Team Canada, his path took an exciting turn when he transitioned from running on a regular track to racing down an ice track as a bobsleigh athlete becoming a 3x Winter Olympian. DROP IN as he shares his knowledge of body mechanics and recovery from his athletic carrer. He holds a BA in Physical Education, majoring in Sport Performance & Nutrition, and is also a Registered Massage Therapist and has some great tips!

Candice Drouin a mountain girl was a professional snowboarder for over a decade, was on the Canadian National Snowboard Team for nine-year. Beyond competition, she has dedicated another decade to coaching, leading at club and provincial levels coaching Team BC at the 2011 Canada Winter Games and then coaching the Canadian Paralympic Snowboard Team at the 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games. DROP IN on this episode as we talk about how she recovered from injuries and the importance of carving out time for yourself.

After suffering a stroke at age two, this guest used swimming to regain mobility. He represented Team Canada in Rio 2016 for para swimming. Transitioning to Para cycling, he quickly making his mark he is a three-time World Champion and a Paralympic silver medallist in Para cycling. DROP IN with this friend, son, brother, swimmer, biker, paralympic medalist, storyteller all round great guy Nathan Clement!

Caeli McKay is a fearless high-flyer, Commonwealth Games medalist, World Cup medalist, national champion, Olympic finalist, and one of Canada’s most determined divers. We discuss this high impact sport and how she overcame a serious ankle injur weeks before her Olympic debut in Tokyo.

Bianca is an internationally recognized professional with titles in both Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. She's been a team physiotherapist for 3 Winter Olympic Games. She's been practicing physiotherapy in Whistler for over 20 years and is an Owner/Operator at Back in Action Sports Physiotherapy Whistler. Needless to say, she's seen her fair share of injuries from athletes. DROP IN now to learn more about athlete injuries, recoveries and wellness!

Chirs is a Canadian Olympic bobsled athlete who competed at 4 Winter Olympic Games, and won multiple World Cup races and medals along with an overall World Cup Crystal Globe. Chris's career was marked by injuries, which contributed to his decision to retire. DROP IN with this multi-talented Olympian, coach, and pilot, Chris Spring.

How do you compete in gymnastics at the Olympics with a torn bicep? DROP IN to find out how William Émard, Pan Am Games medalist and resilient Olympic gymnast, did just that! In this episode, we also touch on his 2024 Paris Olympic experience, Pairs, PRP, the role of confidence, role models and much more!Check him out on The Rise podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFht1Aj58yQLN4tzPlN6XmQ

Shea Emry was an All-Star Middle Linebacker who played 8 years in the CFL. He's a 2x Grey Cup champion, entrepreneur, and advocate for men's health. In this episode, we discuss concussions, relationships, workload, work-life balance, how hard it is to say no and much more. DROP IN to listen now!