Two Raw Sisters share advice for young athletes || Runners Only! Podcast with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP20 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Two Raw Sisters Rosa and Margo Flanagan
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Two Raw Sisters are Rosa and Margo Flanagan from Christchurch. They specialise in using plant-based foods (but they DO cook and use ovens!)
Before Rosa Flanagan was a Raw Sister, she was a supremely talented track athlete who had her sights set on the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. This quest for success came at a huge cost to her physical and mental health.
This is a podcast episode of two halves. The first half is Rosa's story, from being one of the fastest women in New Zealand to being at her own self-described rock bottom.
For the second half the other Raw Sister, Margo Flanagan, jumps on the mic and things take a lighter turn.
If you don't already, feel free to follow Two Raw Sisters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tworawsisters/
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Guest Account: @tworawsisters
Who should be on the podcast next? Message Dom Instagram: @domharveynz Email: [email protected]
Video produced by: www.dougiemackie.com
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Brief Summary
Rosa and Margot Flanagan discuss athletic struggles, mental health, and their successful plant-based cooking business, Two Raw Sisters.
Key points
- The Cost of Ambition. Rosa Flanagan shares her journey from aspiring athlete to hitting rock bottom due to overtraining and an eating disorder.
- Running Obsession. Rosa discusses her intense dedication to running, revealing the fine line between passion and obsession.
- Support in Struggles. Rosa reflects on the importance of support during her challenging times with injuries and mental health.
- The Cost of Success. Reflecting on the sacrifices made for running and the toll it took on her health.
- A Wake-Up Call. A conversation with her endocrinologist reveals the serious consequences of her low body fat.
- Retirement Reflections. Discussing the emotional journey of retiring from running and its impact on her identity.
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Episode highlights
- Running ObsessionRosa discusses her intense dedication to running, revealing the fine line between passion and obsession.“I always say like I had a running obsession.”15:45Oct 19, 2022
- Support in StrugglesRosa reflects on the importance of support during her challenging times with injuries and mental health.“I was super lucky in the fact that I had all the support around me.”16:54Oct 19, 2022
- The Cost of SuccessReflecting on the sacrifices made for running and the toll it took on her health.“I wish I didn’t have to go through all that.”20:47Oct 19, 2022
- A Wake-Up CallA conversation with her endocrinologist reveals the serious consequences of her low body fat.“You need to put on weight or you’re not going to be able to have babies.”23:10Oct 19, 2022
- Retirement ReflectionsDiscussing the emotional journey of retiring from running and its impact on her identity.“I felt like running was my identity.”29:01Oct 19, 2022
- Finding Joy in Running AgainRediscovering the joy of running outside of competition and pressure.“Running is awesome for me in that way.”36:32Oct 19, 2022
- The Royal Sisters' JourneyDiscover how the Royal Sisters evolved from raw cooking to a thriving business.“We just kept with the two royal sisters.”40:32Oct 19, 2022
- Navigating Health ChallengesRosa shares her journey with chronic fatigue and its impact on her running.“I was in bed for two years.”46:15Oct 19, 2022
