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From podium high to life low: What inspired an Ottawa Olympian to help elite athletes find meaning in life after sports?

From podium high to life low: What inspired an Ottawa Olympian to help elite athletes find meaning in life after sports?

Update: 2024-07-22
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Life after an Olympic medal isn’t always easy. When the extreme training, intense discipline, physical pain and world travel suddenly ends, some athletes can end up in a dark place. Robyn Bresnahan talks to a decorated Ottawa paddler who’s now helping fellow Olympians transition from one stage of life into another. Please note that this episode discusses mental health with a brief mention of suicide.

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From podium high to life low: What inspired an Ottawa Olympian to help elite athletes find meaning in life after sports?

From podium high to life low: What inspired an Ottawa Olympian to help elite athletes find meaning in life after sports?