The Daily Stoic

Danica Patrick - Trailblazing Pro Racer On Pushing Limits Everywhere

Oct 21, 2020

Danica Patrick, a trailblazing former professional race car driver, discusses her journey of pushing boundaries as a woman in racing. She shares insights on performing under pressure and the emotional landscape of racing, including coping with danger and loss. Danica reflects on her life before and after retirement, emphasizing personal growth and the importance of embracing challenges. She also dives into the philosophy of stoicism, revealing how it shapes her perspective on empathy and mortality.

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Danica Patrick

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating Gender Expectations in Media

2min

Exploring Stoicism: Empathy and Mortality

2min

Life at Full Throttle: Racing with Mortality

18min

Coping with Danger: The Emotional Landscape of Racing

4min

Reflections on Identity and Growth

6min

Embracing Emotional Growth Through Trauma

24min

Exploring Hidden Histories and Engaging Conversations

2min

Ryan speaks with groundbreaking pro racer Danica Patrick about performing under pressure, life as an athlete before and after retirement, and how to take risks in the face of mortality

Danica Patrick is a former professional race car driver. As a driver, she set a number of milestones for women in professional racing: first to win an IndyCar series, first to earn pole position in a NASCAR Cup Series, and one of only 14 drivers to have led both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500. She currently hosts the Pretty Intense podcast.

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