Kirsten Van Heerden speaks to our host Lee Persse! She shares her journey to 2 Olympic Games as well as life after and her journey with the transition out of rowing. Lee has important things to say about Mental Health and is passionate about sharing her story with others and helping others going through similarRead more
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It’s not everyday you get to chat to one of the top trail runners in the world! Meg is such an inspiration and gives some great advice and insight into failure and not letting it get you down or define you as a person. Meg is a great role model and speaks about the belief,Read more
It was great to catch up with SA Netball star Sigi Burger! Even with the serious injuries she has faced, Sigi has managed to stay positive and motivated to continue to reach her goals! Listen to hat she has to say about over coming dissapointment and staying motivated to achieve your goals! Please follow SigiRead more
After the amazing result from the SA Women’s cricket team at the recent Cricket World Cup it was great to chat to Sinalo Jafta. Sinalo never let anyone tell her she can’t do something and has always been determined to prove people who don’t believe in her wrong! I spoke to Sinalo about her journeyRead more
Alice Mayne is not only a very good friend of mine, but also rowed for the French National team for many years. Alice and I were not only competitors but also team mates and I really enjoyed catching up with her. We speak about the importance of mental health and how it can impact yourRead more
Alice Mayne is not only a very good friend of mine, but also rowed for the French National team for many years. Alice and I were not only competitors but also team mates and I really enjoyed catching up with her. We speak about the importance of mental health and how it can impact yourRead more
Was great to chat to ultra-marathon runner Jenna Challenor about being a mom, wife and elite athlete and how she fits it all in! Jenna has such a positive outlook on life and is so passionate about her running as well as her family! It can’t be easy to juggle so many things at onceRead more
What an exciting podcast chatting to Sarah Harris not only about her own waterpolo journey both as an athlete and coach, but also hearing her thoughts on retirement and athlete transition, the adversity she had to overcome to achieve her goals and some tough decisions she had to make along the way. Sarah’s passion andRead more
In this episode I chat to Gillian Sanders; SA triathlete and 2 time Olympian about how Covid-19 has impacted her training and build up to Tokyo 2020. We also discuss the development of triathletes in South Africa and where she would like to see improvements. Gill started started triathlon at a young age but thenRead more
South African Field Hockey Goalkeeper and Chartered Accountant, wonder women Phumelela Mbande chats to me about finding balance between work and sport as well as her struggles with Mental Health. Phumz speaks so openly and honestly and if you are someone who has or is struggling with mental health whether in sport or life youRead more