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DROP IN with Joseph Polossifakis, a resilient Olympic fencer. We discuss his journey as an athlete and dealing with life-changing injuries. Concussions, visualization, Dumb and Dumber, recovery and how he's feeling now are just a couple of the topics we touch on in this episode.

DROP IN to Series 13! In the world of high-performance sports, injuries are inevitable, but recovery is an art. Welcome to our new series "Athlete Injuries, Recovery & Wellness", where we dive deep into the physical and mental journeys athletes take to overcome setbacks and return stronger than ever.DROP IN with athletes, sports doctors, physiotherapists, and wellness experts to explore this 10-episode series. Get inspired and educate yourself on how to care for your body and mind through every challenge.

Karolina Wisniewska is a three-time Paralympian and winner of eight Paralympic medals in Para alpine skiing. She was named Canada’s co-Chef De Mission with Josh Vander Vies for the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago and the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. In this episode, we discuss Karolina's disability, cerebral palsy, what a Chef De Mission is and so much more! DROP IN NOW.

Jane Roos has been recognized as one of the most Influential Women in Sport, the Most Influential People in Sport, the Top 100 Women in Canada and was the recipient of the Leadership in Sports Award at the 36th Canadian Sports Awards. She saw a need to support Canadian athletes and created a not-for-profit organization, CAN FUND. In this episode, we discuss how many Olympic and Paralympic athletes she's supported, to date has raised over $40 million dollars!Learn more about CANFUND or DONATE NOW: https://canadianathletesnow.ca/

Lizanne Murphy is a 2x Olympian in basketball. She represented Team Canada at the London 2012 Olympics and the 2016 Olympics in Rio where. She is still with Team Canada, in a new role from Athlete to Director of Sport System and Athlete Relations at the Canadian Olympic Committee.DROP IN with this friend, daughter, mother, Pan Am Gold medalist, award winner, 2x Olympian who has been working hard for Team Canada.

Tara Llanes is a former BMX professional turned Mountain Bike professional. In 2007 she was paralyzed from the waist down in a Mountain bike race. After years of rehabilitation she got into wheelchair tennis and we find out how she got into wheelchair basketball and made the Canadian women’s national team in 2018. DROP IN with this friend, daughter, US national champion, public speaker, Athlete of the year, x games gold medalist, Paralympian is going to her second Paralympics with Team Canada, Tara Llanes.

Alexander (Albie) Sears currently the High-Performance Manager at Surf Canada as well a leading as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific. I was lucky enough to be trained by him leading up to my 4th winter Olympics. As we had Sanoa Olin on the last episode it seemed fitting to have this man on who keeps her strong. DROP IN with this friend, son, surfer, award winner, very certified strength and conditioning specialists Alexander Sears.

Sanoa Olin, a local on the podium at international surf events and she has earned her spot on the Canadian Team for Paris 2024 Olympics at the young age of 19! The 2024 Paris Olympic surfing competitions will take place in Tahiti at Teahupo'o where 48 women and men competing for medals. DROP IN with this daughter, sister, surfer, National Champion, is one of Canada’s best surfers, Sanoa Olin.