Episode Notes

Czech sibling ice dance team Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler have been skating together since 2017, and have placed as high as 8th in the World. They have made many fans because of their unique style, and the strength and speed they bring to the ice.

In the last year, Natalie and Filip have spoken out about the pressures that social media and judging put on the mental and physical health of athletes, and the need for more acceptance of diverse body types. At the 2025 World Championships, they helped qualify two Olympic spots for Czechia. Since we talked, Natalie and Filip have shared that they have switched coaches, and will be working with Maurizio Margaglio in Finland.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/pW-BS2_gj7I

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Ssnuu87HzFwqprt0e0JHpIrde-3QUVC4Xano5vr7tU/edit?usp=sharing

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