Dame Lisa Carrington - Will the Paris 2024 Olympics Be Her Last? Managing Self Doubt & More!
Episode Description
Dame Lisa Carrington is the Greatest NZ Olympian of all time- 5 gold medals and 1 bronze medal over the past 3 Olympic Games. And maybe she will add to that at the Paris Olympic Games.
This podcast is a re-release. It first came out at the start of 2023. I decided to rerelease it in time for the Paris Olympics because it was such a cool conversation. Also, the podcast has grown so much since it came out I thought there would be a lot of new listeners who are unaware Lisa has even been a guest.
This is such a cool conversation. We see Lisa on TV, usually smiling on the podium with a gold medal around her neck followed by a 30-second sound bite on the news. But I have never heard Lisa be this candid before. Ever. This is a true look into the mind of a world-class athlete. You’ll get to know her strengths, weaknesses, flaws, fears, insecurities, and everything in between. There are so many cool lessons and insights in this conversation:
Thanks to my friends at Radix Nutrition for getting in behind this episode. Give them a follow and check out their website to learn more about them: IG: @Radixnutrition YT: @radixnutrition https://www.radixnutrition.co.nz
Brief Summary
Dame Lisa Carrington discusses her kayaking career, mental challenges, and balancing personal life with athletic aspirations.
Key points
- Dame Lisa Carrington: The Goat in the Boat. Dame Lisa Carrington, a kayaking legend, shares her journey and achievements in the sport.
- The Drive Behind Success. Dame Lisa discusses her motivation and the addictive nature of success in sports.
- The Journey of Kayaking. It's not just about winning; it's about the love for the sport and personal growth.
- Pressure of Expectations. Avoiding media distractions helps manage the pressure of being an Olympian.
- Facing Doubts. Exploring the fear of not being good enough and the tools to cope.
- The Power of Journaling. How journaling helps in planning and staying positive.
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Episode highlights
- Dame Lisa Carrington: The Goat in the BoatDame Lisa Carrington, a kayaking legend, shares her journey and achievements in the sport.“I'm super fortunate to have good people in my corner.”1:58Jan 22, 2023
- The Drive Behind SuccessDame Lisa discusses her motivation and the addictive nature of success in sports.“Succeeding is a very addictive drug, isn't it?”19:03Jan 22, 2023
- The Journey of KayakingIt's not just about winning; it's about the love for the sport and personal growth.“It's about doing kayaking because I love it.”20:11Jan 22, 2023
- Pressure of ExpectationsAvoiding media distractions helps manage the pressure of being an Olympian.“I don't need to read the expectation.”38:24Jan 22, 2023
- Facing DoubtsExploring the fear of not being good enough and the tools to cope.“What if you’re not good enough?”39:32Jan 22, 2023
- The Power of JournalingHow journaling helps in planning and staying positive.“I always write today’s going to be a good day.”46:55Jan 22, 2023
- Love-Hate Relationship with SportDiscussing the complexities of loving and hating the toughest race.“I love it because it pulls me into a space that I’m afraid to go into.”51:54Jan 22, 2023
- Embracing ChangeChange is a constant in life, and it's something to embrace, not fear.“We're always changing.”1:00:18Jan 22, 2023





