What are you doing to improve your mental and physical health?

Today, I’m talking to Katie Stewart, a registered holistic nutritionist specializing in helping women with chronic acne clear their skin from the inside out. She previously worked in television for 14 years behind the scenes at Hockey Night in Canada and spent four years on camera at a local station hosting a food show. Her mission is to help women clear up their skin so they can regain their confidence and feel beautiful in their own skin again.

To be the best version of yourself, you must honestly evaluate your physical and mental health. Sometimes, athletes will believe they are very fit and healthy simply because they work out. They fail to consider issues such as mental health and cortisol levels that can impact their long-term performance.

Tune in and listen to episode 12 of season 2 of Unspoken Bravery. In this episode, Katie and I talk about our unique struggles with acne and how it impacted each of us. Katie shares how a personal experience led her to start the Clear Skin Foundation. She also explains nutrition's role in skin health and overall physical health.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Katie explains how the clear skin solution works (06:22)
• Why we should be thankful for acne (09:07)
• How high-performance athletes should handle high-cortisol levels (19:44)
• Katie explains the role of nutrition in skin health (32:30)
• Katie shares the biggest lesson she has learnt in life (43:00)

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How do you maximize the value of what’s available to you?

Today, I’m talking to a Canadian Salom skier and 2014 Sochi Winter Olympian, Elli Terwiel. She was the first Canadian Women's National team member to simultaneously attend university while still competing on the World Cup circuit. Today, Elli is a Professional Civil Engineer in the state of California and has a Masters's degree in, Management in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The true greatness of an athlete isn’t brought out when everything is working out perfectly for them. Many times challenging situations such as injuries and mental struggles can propel determined athletes to push past their limits and deliver great performances. For the best athletes, it's not about what’s not working out; it's about maximizing the value of what's available.

Tune in and listen to episode 11 of season 2 of Unspoken Bravery. Elli and I discuss some of our memorable experiences as teammates. Elli also shares the importance of teammates to an athlete, especially when they are going through a difficult time. Additionally, we discuss what it takes to participate in the Olympics and the challenges that follow if you don’t get a podium position.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Elli breaks down her skiing career (01:05)
• Elli explains the importance of teammates (08:20)
• How retirement from a sport affects athletes (18:12)
• Elli describes her financial struggle during her skiing career (29:53)
• What it takes to be in the Olympics and the challenges that come with it (38:20)

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How do you get the best out of very talented athletes?

Today, I’m talking to the head coach of the Norwegian women’s World Cup team, Tim Gfeller. Before that, he coached the Canadian women’s World Cup team for eight years, from 2006-2014. During that time, he coached me for six years and played a key role in my development as a professional skier.

Getting the best out of talented athletes in a team is a complicated task that takes time and a lot of planning. You must strike the perfect balance between fostering a competitive spirit in each individual and ensuring team members embrace teamwork. At the same time, you must create an environment that allows athletes to be authentic and true to their identity.

Tune in and listen to episode 10 of season 2 of Unspoken Bravery. Coach Tim and I discuss his coaching journey and his experience coaching me. We also discuss his six guiding principles and why they are important to a team’s success.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Coach Tim explains how a culture is built (03:42)
• The importance of creating a fun environment for the athletes (12:03)
• Coach Tim shares how he deals with athletes' feedback (16:11)
• Tim shares the difference between coaching Canadians and Norwegians (39:48)
• Tim shares what he’s most proud of as a coach (43:07)

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