What if being an athlete has nothing to do with elite competition?

In this inspiring conversation, Dr Jodi Richardson sits down with coach, athlete, photographer, community builder and founder of Hybrid Edge, Lucy Piper, to explore the powerful connection between movement, identity, courage and anxiety.

Lucy shares her vision for The Embodied Athlete, a coaching framework designed to help people understand the patterns, beliefs and identities that shape how they show up in sport and in life. Together, Jodi and Lucy discuss authenticity, self-trust, social anxiety, community, and why so many people struggle to claim the title of "athlete" even when they train consistently.

They also explore:

• Why sport can be a fast track to courage and personal growth
• The link between identity and anxiety
• How our internal stories shape our lives
• Lucy's athlete archetypes and diagnostic tool
• The difference between performing and authentically showing up for yourself
• Building community through movement and connection
• The three levers you can pull to create change: state, story and strategy

If you've ever doubted yourself, struggled to back yourself, or felt like you're waiting for permission to become the person you want to be, this episode is for you.

Connect with Lucy

Instagram:@hybrid_edge

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucypiper

Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson:

• Website: https://drjodirichardson.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjodirichardson

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