Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Olympic Figure Skater Meaghan Duhamel Ep. 130
02/21/23 • 50 min
In this episode, we welcome Meaghan Duhamel, a trailblazing figure skater and coach with an extraordinary career. Meaghan's three Olympic medals and two World Championship titles are just some of her many achievements, despite facing numerous barriers and challenges as an athlete. She shares her insights on topics such as mental health and self-care, staying motivated in the face of setbacks, and the transition to motherhood, including the unique challenges she faced during the pandemic. Whether you're a figure skating fan or not, Meaghan's story will inspire you to push past your limitations and make a positive impact. So join us and get ready to be inspired by the amazing Meaghan Duhamel.
More about Meaghan:
Meaghan Duhamel, 37-year-old mother of two, is a former competitive figure skater who has achieved numerous accolades in her career. She is a 2-time World Champion, Olympic Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist, and a 7-time Canadian National Champion. Meaghan made history as the first and only pair skater to land a throw quad at the Olympics. She also won the CBC reality show, "Battle of the Blades." Meaghan is not only an accomplished athlete but also a passionate vegan and has 2 rescue dogs. Currently, she is a figure skating coach and analyst for CBC, continuing to contribute to her sport even after her retirement as a professional athlete.
How to find Meaghan:
Book recommendation (s):
One Jump at a Time, My Story by Nathan Chen
Podcast recommendation (s):
Dateline
Rich Roll
How to find WOMENdontDOthat:
Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at [email protected]
In this episode, we welcome Meaghan Duhamel, a trailblazing figure skater and coach with an extraordinary career. Meaghan's three Olympic medals and two World Championship titles are just some of her many achievements, despite facing numerous barriers and challenges as an athlete. She shares her insights on topics such as mental health and self-care, staying motivated in the face of setbacks, and the transition to motherhood, including the unique challenges she faced during the pandemic. Whether you're a figure skating fan or not, Meaghan's story will inspire you to push past your limitations and make a positive impact. So join us and get ready to be inspired by the amazing Meaghan Duhamel.
More about Meaghan:
Meaghan Duhamel, 37-year-old mother of two, is a former competitive figure skater who has achieved numerous accolades in her career. She is a 2-time World Champion, Olympic Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist, and a 7-time Canadian National Champion. Meaghan made history as the first and only pair skater to land a throw quad at the Olympics. She also won the CBC reality show, "Battle of the Blades." Meaghan is not only an accomplished athlete but also a passionate vegan and has 2 rescue dogs. Currently, she is a figure skating coach and analyst for CBC, continuing to contribute to her sport even after her retirement as a professional athlete.
How to find Meaghan:
Book recommendation (s):
One Jump at a Time, My Story by Nathan Chen
Podcast recommendation (s):
Dateline
Rich Roll
How to find WOMENdontDOthat:
Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at [email protected]
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