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114: Staciana Winfield - From Olympic Gold to Navigating Olympic Stress Syndrome
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Staciana, a gold medalist from the Sydney 2000 Olympics, shares her journey from a determined young athlete to teaching, coaching and becoming an author of The Stolen Dance An Olympian’s Perpetual Search for Healing from Trauma and Grief.
Staciana also opens up about the emotional rollercoaster following her Olympic triumphs. Learn about her struggles with depression and injury, and how therapy, journaling, and a return to the water helped her navigate these challenges.
This episode is an exploration of athlete transition, the importance of mental health support, and finding purpose beyond the pool. Join us for an inspiring conversation that underscores the power of resilience, community, and personal growth.
Tune in to learn more about:
- How she came to develop true athleticism in water and the role a positive peer environment had in the same
- The importance of mental resilience and psychological strength in athletics.
- How post-Olympic stress syndrome affects athletes and ways to help athletes build physical and psychological resilience.
- Her journey of love & loss and how gratitude was the muscle that brought her to post-traumatic growth
- The power of mentorship and community in overcoming personal and professional challenges.
…and so much more!
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Links:
Website: https://www.bigwinenergy.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacianaw?igsh=
Staciana’s book:
Stolen Dance: An Olympian’s Perpetual Search for Healing from Trauma and Grief: https://a.co/d/5RUxEk0
Chapters
1. Elite Athlete's Transition & Story (00:00:00)
2. Achieving Olympic Dreams Through Intense Training (00:09:36)
3. Navigating Post-Olympic Transition Challenges (00:19:41)
4. Mental Health and Athletic Transition (00:23:27)
5. Overcoming Post-Olympic Stress and Depression (00:26:48)
6. Transitioning Beyond Athletic Performance (00:31:28)
7. Embracing Loss for Growth (00:39:08)
8. Gratitude and Memory Through Journaling (00:44:19)
9. Navigating Athlete Transition With Purpose (00:48:40)
10. Athlete Transition and Career Clarity (00:52:57)
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