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Episode 140: Dr. Haley Perlus: Stop Comparing, Start Competing Sep 03, 2026

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Mental performance coach Dr. Haley Perlus, discusses the importance of showing up for competition without fueling unhealthy comparisons against your opponents.

As a former athlete and coach, Haley understands how competition can quickly become negative comparisons between opponents. She shares different perspectives and tools that young women athletes can use to help them reshape their mindset when it comes to anxiety around competition.

Haley encourages listeners to thank their opponents, thank themselves for showing up, and the importance of using visualization. Growth can’t happen when we’re stuck in a land of comparison. It's important to learn from others and what they’re doing well in order to become the best versions of ourselves.

Episode 139: Dr. Haley Perlus: Reframing Failure Jul 31, 2026

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With a Ph.D. In Sport Psychology and an extensive background as an athlete, coach, speaker, and author, VIS Expert Dr. Haley Perlus helps athletes find the tools and mindsets they need to optimize their mental game to achieve at a high level. She discusses the importance of reframing failure to be an opportunity both in life and in sport, instead of getting stuck in an “evaluation zone.” Coming from a competitive ski-racing background, Haley understands why failure feels frustrating, but she shares different mindsets and tools, like visualization, that girls and young women can use in order to grow from failure. Her mantra that “failure is an option, what a relief” helps to keep her going instead of getting discouraged from mistakes. Haley encourages listeners to give themselves grace, but to never let themselves off the hook, and this idea is what helps us grow as athletes.

Episode 138: From Sponge to Captain: Caroline Harvey on Growth, Leadership, and Earning Your Role Jun 09, 2026

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Olympic Gold Medalist and Team USA hockey player shares what it truly takes to reach the highest level of sport. From dreaming of the Olympics at age three to competing in the 2022 Beijing Games as the youngest player on the roster, she reflects on the journey of building confidence, overcoming setbacks, and embracing every role along the way. Now a national champion and team captain at the University of Wisconsin, she opens up about the transition from being a “sponge” at the Olympics to becoming a leader and top contributor at both the collegiate and international levels. She discusses the importance of consistency, work ethic, and the small daily habits that separate elite athletes. She also shares honest insights on navigating slumps, managing pressure, and finding identity beyond sport, emphasizing the importance of balance and mental well-being. Through it all, she highlights that leadership comes in many forms and that success is about more than just performance, it's about growth resilience, and who you become in the process.

Episode 137: Controlling the Controllables: From the Olympic Pipeline back to Stanford May 11, 2026

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Team USA water polo athlete and Stanford student athlete Ella Woodhead shares what it truly takes to pursue excellence at the highest level of the sport. From growing up in the water and being inspired by her brothers, to competing on junior national teams and training for the Olympics, Ella opens up about the moments that defined her journey, leaving home in high school, becoming a team captain, and navigating the intense pressure of elite competition. She reflects on the emotional challenge of being cut from the 2024 PAris Olympic team and how that experience reshaped her mindset. Ella shares powerful lessons on resilience, leaning on support systems, and finding confidence through growth rather than perfection. Through it all, she emphasizes the importance of attitude, effort, and being a great teammate, reminding young athletes that success is about more than just outcomes, it's about who you become along the way.

Episode 136: More Than a Number: Gut Health Metrics, Confidence, and Finding My Quiet Apr 10, 2026

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Professional golfer and Stanford University graduate Rose Zhang shares what it really takes to build longevity in elite sport.

From picking up a golf club at nine years old to spending a record 141 consecutive weeks as the world's top amateur, Rose opens up about the moments that challenged her most — a persistent neck injury, burning out after 22 units at Stanford, and losing her period for a year and a half — all while competing at the highest level. She reflects on the power of quiet time, gut health, working with a sports nutritionist, and learning to lean on the people in her circle when the pressure felt impossible.

Rose encourages young women athletes to give themselves grace, treat their bodies as a temple, and understand that success isn't just about the scorecard — it's about caring for your whole self. Her story is a powerful reminder that the road back from burnout starts with honesty, self-reflection, and the courage to ask for help.

Episode 135: The Thin Line: 3 Eating Disorder Myths All Women Athletes Should Know Apr 02, 2026

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Registered dietitian and eating disorder expert Jillian Lampert, PhD, joins the VOICEINSPORT podcast to bust three eating disorder myths, and give athletes, parents, and coaches the tools to drive real change.

Drawing on her own eating disorder experience, 30 years in a clinical background, and doctoral research on sport and disordered eating, Jillian breaks down why weight-based coaching is harmful, why eating disorders affect athletes across every sport, and why bullying is never tough love. She also outlines what true recovery looks like, and shares the story of her work with Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins and the documentary Threshold.

Jillian offers guidance for athletes, parents, and coaches, including the language shifts that protect girls, the signs of disordered eating to be aware of, and why building a community of support is the most important thing a young athlete can do before entering a collegiate environment.

“If we don’t do this work, who will? I care a lot about people with eating disorders, and if I don’t use my voice, people who don’t care about people with eating disorders, because they don’t know about it, they’re not gonna do it. So if it’s not gonna be me and the people that I work with, who will it be?”

Episode 134 : Gwyneth Philips Built Through Change Mar 30, 2026

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American hockey player, PWHL athlete, and Olympic gold medalist Gwyneth Philips shares what it really takes to stay ready, patient, and committed while building a career in elite sport.

From competing at the highest level with Team USA to navigating the intensity of the PWHL, Gwyneth opens up about the reality of waiting for your opportunity and the mental strength required to stay prepared behind the scenes. She reflects on the discipline it takes to remain consistent, the importance of trusting your development, and how daily habits, both on and off the ice, shape long-term success.

Gwyneth encourages young women athletes to believe in their process, stay grounded in their preparation, and understand that growth often happens in the moments no one else sees. Her story is a powerful reminder that success isn’t always immediate, but with patience, resilience, and trust, the right moment can change everything.

Episode 133: Learning to Believe in Yourself with Nicole Hensley Mar 18, 2026

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Two-time Olympic medalist and PWHL Minnesota Frost goaltender Nicole Hensley joins us to share her journey navigating self-belief, rejection, and mental resilience in elite sport. From growing up playing hockey with the boys in Colorado to hearing “no” from nearly every college during recruiting, Nicole opens up about the challenges that shaped her confidence and helped her forge her own path in hockey.

In this episode, Nicole reflects on her time at Lindenwood University, where she became the NCAA all-time leader in saves, and shares the mental tools she uses to manage overthinking, reset after mistakes, and stay grounded under pressure. Her story is a powerful reminder that belief starts from within — and that confidence is built through persistence, perspective, and trusting yourself when the path forward isn’t clear.

“You have to believe in yourself before anyone else does.” — Nicole Hensley

Episode 132: Remember Why You Started Mar 04, 2026

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Canadian Women’s National Team defender and professional footballer Ashley Lawrence shares what it really takes to build longevity in elite sport.

From leaving college early to play professionally in Europe, to navigating cultural change, competition, and self-doubt, Ashley opens up about the moments that challenged her most — and the tools that helped her stay grounded. She reflects on the importance of mental health support, nutrition, sleep, gratitude, and remembering the joy that first drew her to the game.

Ashley encourages young women athletes to trust themselves, embrace curiosity, and understand that success isn’t just about performance — it’s about caring for your whole self. Her story is a powerful reminder that growth happens when you’re willing to take the leap, ask for help, and reconnect with your purpose — even when the journey gets hard.

Episode 131: Finding Purpose After Sport with Katelyn Ohashi Feb 25, 2026

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Former elite gymnast and UCLA standout Katelyn Ohashi returns to the Voice in Sport Podcast to talk about life beyond competition and what it means to redefine who you are after stepping away from sport. In this episode, Katelyn opens up about leaving elite gymnastics, discovering new creative outlets, and learning how to listen to her own voice after years of external pressure. She reflects on identity, transition, and the freedom that comes with allowing your path to evolve. Her story is a reminder that you are more than your sport, and that growth, purpose, and joy can look different in every season.

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