The IRONMAN Insider™ presented by Maurten delves into the culture and sport of long-course triathlon, bringing fans new insights and learnings from the top athletes and other leading figures.
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The WITSUP, women in triathlon, podcast is a lot more than just swim, bike and run. It's all about getting to know the person behind the triathlete. What makes them tick. Who or what inspires them. What has driven them to be the person and the athlete they are today. So imagine yourself joining me and your favourite triathlete for a chat over a coffee, or a wine if you prefer, and plenty of laughs.
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 10 - Pre-Race Excitement in Nice Before The VINFAST IRONMAN World Championship
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Join us for a special episode of the IRONMAN Insiders podcast, live from the women's only IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France. Hosts Matt Lieto and Mirinda Carfrae bring you the latest news and insights as the excitement builds for race day. Hear from the Pros (and CEO): • Scott DeRue, CEO of The IRONMAN Group: Get his take on the unique atm…
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 9 with Kat Matthews - Anne Haug - Jackie Hering In Nice, France for The VINFAST IRONMAN World Championship
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In Day 2 of our IRONMAN World Championship coverage from Nice, France, host Matt Lieto talks with pro athletes Kat Matthews, Anne Haug, and Jackie Hering. This episode features exclusive content from the Pro Interview Panel where these athletes discuss their unique journeys to the start line, how they approach the pressure of world-class competitio…
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 8 with Lucy Charles-Barclay - Chelsea Sodaro - Laura Philipp In Nice, France for The VINFAST IRONMAN World Championship
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Join host Matt Lieto as he takes you behind the scenes of the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France! In this special episode, we bring you exclusive content from the Pro Interview Panel where Matt sits down with top pro women athletes—Lucy Charles-Barclay, Chelsea Sodaro, and Laura Philipp. Hear their insights, strategies, and stories as they …
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 7 with Mirinda Carfrae
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In this episode of IRONMAN Insider Presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with three-time IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae to discuss the latest updates in the IRONMAN Pro Series. They take a close look at the current points standings, discussing how the season’s top athletes have been performing and the strategies they’ve employed t…
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 6 with Paul Felder
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Matt Lieto sits down with former MMA fighter turned top age-group triathlete Paul Felder. The former UFC lightweight and self-proclaimed underdog recently qualified for the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship at the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid (his first-ever IRONMAN) and talks about making the transition from MMA to long course triath…
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 5 with Julie Dibens
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In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with legendary triathlon coach and World Champion, Julie Dibens. Julie shares insights from her impressive career as both an athlete and a coach, discussing her unique training methods and the journey from pro athlete to top-tier coach. Whether you're new to tria…
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 4 with Matt Hansen
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Matt Lieto catches up with the current IRONMAN Pro Series points leader, American Matt Hanson. A new father at 39, Hanson talks about what fuels him as an athlete, and the importance of understanding your ‘why’ when chasing big triathlon goals. Hanson made the leap from age-grouper to professional in 2011, earning his pro card just to see if he cou…
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 3 with Braden Currie
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In this episode of IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten, Matt Lieto sits down with Braden Currie, a three-time winner of the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Cairns, in advance of race day in Australia. Braden shares his journey from elite adventure racer to pro triathlete, highlighting his love for training and racing all over the …
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 2 with Lucy Charles-Barclay
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In this special episode, the reigning IRONMAN World Champion Lucy Charles Barclay reports in from a European training camp to reveal an exciting new development in her 2024 racing season. After recovering from an extreme calf tear sustained in Kona last year, Lucy gives update on her health challenges, which also includes a recent diagnosis of Celi…
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IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten - Episode 1 with Sam Laidlow
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We kick off the premiere episode of the IRONMAN Insider presented by Maurten in proper style with the one and only Sam Laidlow. He may be the reigning IRONMAN world champion, but the 25-year-old Frenchman says he’s got a lot more to accomplish in the sport. Listen in on a revealing conversation as Sam shares his take on self-belief and being “unsto…
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END OF AN ERA - TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
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It’s time to say goodbye to Witsup. The thing is, I don’t want to write “it’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye … “ because my heart has done so much heavy lifting the last few weeks, if not months, as I have come to the incredibly tough decision to close down WITSUP and move on.I want to say that I’m finally in a space that it’s with a light …
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Julie 'DIBS' Dibens - My Twin, The White Whale
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This is a very special podcast episode for me. Julie 'Dibs' Dibens is the guest that I have hounded for years to join me on the podcast, but she just isn't a fan of the limelight or talking about herself, so always evaded me. But finally, I wore her down. The white whale for the Witsup podcast, has been caught.Dibs was one of the first athletes I b…
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There are so many things to rate and love about Jacqui, from her bubbly personality, her commitment to embracing that suitcase life, her friendliness, she was a firefighter (top three badass and coolest jobs in my opinion), her success at on and off road triathlon, and she now finally loves dogs - until this moment, we didn't rate her, obviously, h…
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Kim Morrison - Don't Tell Me I Can't Do It
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In between TT comps, triathlons, thoughts of chasing Olympic goals (that's an exclusive for you) and dog walkies, Kim Morrison found some time to catch up with us, and we are stoked that she did.We discover that the triathlon world can thank her Mum's love of reading as the reason Kim stepped into the world of swim, bike and run. Seems like a stran…
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Loved reconnecting with Danish superstar, Helle Frederiksen! It’s been too long since we’ve caught up with Helle and so much has happened between chats. As she’s moved on to the next chapter after professional triathlon we can tell she hasn’t slowed down one bit. We chat 40th birthday debauchery, becoming a coach, her new book, and most importantly…
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Kat Matthews - There’s Not One Right Way
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We chat with the emerging Superstar Kat Matthews about her journey in sport from the British military and as a physio. She has taken the past year as an opportunity to grow in the sport with multiple breakthrough performances despite the pandemic.We applaud her for speaking out about body image in sport. As one of the fastest runners on the long-di…
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Mary Beth Ellis - White Line Fever Dreaming
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We catch up with our favorite example of an athlete who on the racecourse is different than the person off the race course - Mary Beth Ellis, The Honey Badger. We reminisce on the glory days of racing, the transition into retirement from professional racing and motherhood.When asked if she should have ever apologized to anyone post-race, she aptly …
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100 episodes, a "few" world championship wins, and two kids later, we caught up with the legend, Mirinda 'Rinny' Carfrae. As she’s balancing being a mum of two and getting back into the swing of training after giving birth to her second child, the fire in Rinny is burning as brightly as ever.We can’t imagine celebrating 100 episodes of the Witsup p…
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Sophie Corbidge - A Breath Of Fresh Air
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Sophie Corbidge wears many hats and even goes by two last names. As a triathlete, she goes by Sophie Corbidge, but as a teacher and newlywed wife she’s Sophie Gwynn.In her 20s, after months (if not years) of gradually feeling worse and worse, she was finally diagnosed with chronic fatigue. From an unbalanced metabolism, exhaustion, constant injury,…
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Expert - Dr Hayley Dickinson: Work With The Brain, Lead With The Heart
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This is the conversation I didn't realise I had to have, but I'm so glad I've now met Dr Hayley Dickinson, BSc (Hons), PhD, who will now affectionately be called 'The Doc.'The Doc, amongst many things, is a scientist who ran a research lab for over 15 years, focused on pregnancy and fetal growth and development, with the core objective of learning …
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HISTORY BREAKING ALERT! This weekend at Challenge Cancun, Sika Henry created history by becoming the first black American Professional Triathlete, so we thought it was the perfect time to hit up our archives and listen back to our chat with her last year.+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + As Sika committed t…
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Alicia Kaye - My Love Language Is Labelling
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No one has their life more organised than Alicia Kaye. I mean, she is a professional organiser! All jokes aside, this is one of our favourite conversations on the Witsup podcast. Her psychology background made us feel like we had a session with a therapist, and we are so grateful of her time, openness, and all she’s given to the sport of triathlon.…
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Jen Annett - Do tough and stubborn fall into the same category?
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Jen Annett may be giggly, but she’s one of the toughest racers in the professional triathlon world. Her passion is apparent as she overcomes being diagnosed with Epilepsy while becoming one of the fastest triathletes in the world. We discuss her journey into the world of professional triathlon world after moving on from her days working at a bank. …
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Imogen Simmonds AKA IMO SIMMO isn’t only a slayer on the race course, but she can also cut a mean rug on the dance floor. Covid has restricted both racing and dancing, but you’d never know it based on IMO SIMMO’s positive demeanor. Coming from an active family, nature and outdoors has been an integral part of her life. It’s no surprise that she stu…
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We catch up with two time world champ, three time Olympian, and British legend Helen Jenkins about where she’s at in life and sport following the chaos that was 2020. We are inspired by this athlete, mother, and all round incredible woman.We chat all things from the pros and cons of social media to parenting in a pandemic. Plus, dealing with the pr…
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Leanda Cave - New Beginnings On Her Terms
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We chat with 4 x World Champion Leanda Cave about her new beginnings and challenges, oh and life in caravan as a kid. Instead of holding milestones in life to specific timelines, she’s letting life happen. As someone who believes that what you receive from the world is a result of what you put into it, we know that good things are heading Leanda’s …
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After an emotional win for Jodie Stimpson at Challenge Miami, we went back into our archives because we wanted to help share why this win meant so much for Jodie, an athlete and person who wears her heart on her sleeve.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Jodie Stimpson wears her heart on her sleeve, and that's never been more…
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We chat with Canadian Amélie Kretz about her family history and her journey through triathlon. Starting the sport at age eight, she’s been around the track a few times. With almost 20 years under her race belt, she not only an expert in triathlon, but she is also continuing her education and is toying with the idea of going to medical school.As the…
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Catching up with Emma 'Jacko' Jackson, was like, well was literally catching up with an old friend. Straight up I felt like I needed to apologise for dropping the ball. Following on from that, we discussed what it's like to be forgotten in the media landscape when you're not performing due to injuries or illnesses.We chat about how she got into the…
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Karen Smyers - Inventor Of The 3, 2, 1 Taper
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Karen Smyers is an icon in our sport, and just casually holds the record as the only woman to claim the Ironman World Championship and the World Short Course Championship titles in the same year.Karen is the type of person who motivates and inspires without realising it. She's the epitome of getting shit done, excelling at it, and enjoying it along…
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Kelsey Withrow - The Real Kelsey Withrow
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Hailing from Seattle, Washington, otherwise known as the hometown of Dr. McDreamy and Ken Griffey Junior, we sat down with Kelsey Withrow for what felt like the seven hundredth time! She is officially the most patient guest we have ever had.Although her website is written in bullet points, there is so much that fits in between the lines. From accid…
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“If I had that time over, I wouldn’t complain about having to ride the turbo because it’s raining outside.”Great things come in three. Swim Bike Run. The Hanson brothers. The Lord of the Rings Books. And potentially, the number of gold medals that Lauren Parker will win at the Tokyo Olympics. Before her accident almost four years ago, she had alrea…
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LISA ROBERTS - Do or do not. There is no tri.
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Lisa Roberts, what can’t she do? Runner, pro triathlete, tree enthusiast, pre-covid Sourdough expert, landscape architect, Star Wars superfan. Basically, she’s Wonder Woman, but the Wonder-woman from a galaxy far far away. She even knows how many claps fall into the Friends theme song. We love hearing more about the many adventures of Lisa Roberts …
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Jess Learmonth was the most popular guest of 2020, so we asked her to kick off 2021 and return to the pod - which, despite not believing she was the most popular, was well chuffed to have another chat."I don't have much to talk about though, I haven't done anything since the last episode!" she exclaimed. But, unsurprisingly we managed to fill the t…
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Nikki Bartlett seems to wake up every day like it's Christmas, and her enthusiasm for everything is contagious. She's always been full of energy and was one of those kids who could never sit still - you won't get an argument from her fiance, her parents or from her school teachers.Through her teenage years and into her early twenties, that energy s…
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Off the back of Paula Findlay's big win at The PTO Championship, Challenge Daytona, we wanted to revisit our chat with her 12 months ago. This is a great opportunity to learn more about her roller coaster career and allow the enormity of her win in Daytona this year to sink in a little more. Oh, and spoiler alert, her and Eric ended up getting a do…
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RAW - Don't Define Yourself by your Disability
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In our second installment of RAW, we welcome Susan Lacke, a triathlon and endurance sports journalist and author, and Kate Næss, consulting psychologist, speaker, and recently retired elite triathlete and Paralympian. We speak with these two women with different disabilities about where we are in accepting people with disabilities.What can we do to…
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“You know the phrase, ‘this is a sinking ship’? Well, Els Visser knows what it’s like first hand to be in a sinking ship ... yes we’re serious. The positivity, perseverance, and bravery that Els showed is the energy that we all need in the year of 2020 that sometimes feels like a sinking ship.We were absolutely floored to hear the heroic story of s…
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Sika Henry – The Power of Your Story
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As Sika committed to the goal of competing at the highest level of triathlon, she also realized the glaring lack of diversity in triathlon. We discuss the importance of representation in sport, and how triathlon would benefit from diversifying it’s professional field. We are incredibly inspired by her perseverance when the going gets rough and her …
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We chat with best friend stealer and puppy owner Meredith Hill about the pros and cons of balancing being a physiotherapist and professional triathlete.What's the right balance of training as a professional and also working her brain muscles as a physio?She also tells us about the time she had to emergency camp next to an active volcano, and answer…
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Chrissie Wellington - Raising the bar
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What does legacy mean to Chrissie Wellington? We have an honest conversation about what her transition out of professional triathlon looked like, and what she’s up to these days. We chat about what a Kona-less October means, and what it’s like to watch the next generation of athletes progress the sport.As she’s navigating the next chapter of her li…
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Dr Hannah Wells - Always Be Studying
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Dr. Hannah Wells just never stops inspiring us. She talks to us about transitioning from getting her PhD to racing at the top of professional triathlon and how she’s not so keen to watch Silence of the Lambs (we highly recommend it though!)We discuss how her hard work earning a PhD allows her to focus on triathlon, knowing she has a career to fall …
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Lisa Bentley - Heartset and Mindset
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“When there’s adversity, the real champions rise to the top and they find success.”I chat with Lisa Bentley about her journey to becoming a pioneer in the sport of triathlon. Through the evolution of racing, she understands the importance of the mind regardless of generational changes in training and racing styles.After our chat, it’s easy to see h…
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Given it's meant to be Kona week, it's the perfect time to dive into our archives to revive this chat with Julie Moss.How do you begin to describe a podcast with a woman who not only help put triathlon on the map, but who has inspired so many people.Julie Moss was not only one of the first women I heard about when I started to fall in love with tri…
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Amelia Watkinson - Not Afraid of a Little Spice
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Amelia Rose Watkinson’s Cairns performance really just proved to the world what we already knew; she’s an emerging superstar on the triathlon course and in trivia. With complications of COVID, a shaky start to the race season, and uncertainties of the future of triathlon, ARW has been navigating rough waters. Despite it all, she managed to show tha…
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Colonel Yvonne Spencer is a mover, shaker, disrupter, and leader in basically anything and everything she does. Not only is she one of the few Black Female Colonels in the United States Air Force, she is a pioneer in the triathlon community with Fast Chix, and an absolute force of a human being. We chat about her journey; the criticisms, learnings,…
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Emma Bilham - I Can't Swear in English
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From silk painting to ice skating, and a sporting history lesson about one of the most infamous ice skaters in the history of the sport.This chat covers it all, but some of the standout moments are realisations that seem to be happening mid sentence for Emma. She really takes her time to digest and think about some of her answers, particularly when…
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Mel McQuaid is the expert juggler. She has had great success across many disciplines, from off road and on road racing, plus coaching.At the age of 47, “it's been a good ride", but she follows up quickly with "so far!" She is showing no signs of slowing down - literally and figuratively - and even has the numbers to prove it.TOP TIP: if you haven’t…
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Lisa Norden - Older Women With Chihuahuas
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Gosh I loved catching up with Lisa. The first time I met her, I was actually quite nervous - she was after all (well still is), an Olympic medalist, and played a huge role in the greatest Olympic triathlon finish ever! But, she was so lovely, humble and welcoming. Catching up over this episode was greatness!She got into the sport because of her Mum…
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Amy Dixon - Resilience and Riesling
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Amy Dixon, you achieved what not many can ... you rendered me speechless. I'm still gathering my thoughts as I write this.Amy has lived five or six different lives in her lifetime and I'm not sure I've met anyone who has been thrown so many curveballs, but each time is more and more willing to step back into the batters box, and then (because I'm o…
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