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Droppin' In with Mercedes Nicoll is your backstage pass into the world of elite athletes, creatives, and changemakers. Hosted by 4-time Winter Olympian and pro snowboarder Mercedes Nicoll, this podcast goes beyond the podium to explore the real stories behind high performance, mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Each episode “drops in” with guests—from Olympic champions to artists and entrepreneurs—for raw, honest, and often unexpected conversations. Whether you're chasing big goals or just looking for a dose of inspiration, Droppin’ In delivers real talk with real people living extraordinary lives.
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Three-time Paralympian Abi Tripp shares her journey of resilience, from breaking Canadian records to overcoming setbacks like a painful Tokyo 2020 disqualification. Tune in to hear how she rebuilt her mindset, found strength in adversity, and continues to advocate for inclusion and mental health in sport.
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I’m so excited to share This is Series, series 14 Unlocking Motivation.
You’ll hear stories of resilience, rituals that keep people
grounded, and the surprising ways champions find their fuel. It’s not just about medals or records—it’s about learning how to keep moving when it feels like everything is stacked against you.
So DROP IN to series 14— to hear from some incredible voices
who know what it takes to keep going, no matter what’s standing in their way.
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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!
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Registered Clinical Counsellor, Cait Leavitt DROPS IN. 2 car crashes, injuries, concussion, learning to slow down, and how athletes' identity may be part of their recovery from injury are just a couple of the topics we touch on in this episode. Get some amazing book recommendations and quotes, DROP IN NOW. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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:
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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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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/
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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.
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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.
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DROP IN with a Canadian record breaker in para shot put, a Parapan American Games multi medalists in sitting volleyball as well as shot put. Greg Stewart was Born without the lower part of his left arm, but that hasn’t stopped him from many accolades in the sporting world.
We listen to this son, friend, fiancé, Parapan AM games multi-medalist, Paralympic gold medalists comeback from retirement and his journey to compete for Team Canada in Paris 2024.
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