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All In The Mind

Podcast extra: Jana Pittman extended interview

Nov 15, 2020
18:25
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Former Olympian and now medical doctor Jana Pittman discusses her passion for athletics and her decision to pursue a career in medicine. She reflects on racing against Kathy Freeman and the challenges of balancing athletics and academics. The hosts explore resilience and the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity. Jana shares her future goals in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, specifically in uterine transplant surgery.
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  • Yana Pittman had a successful athletic career, representing Australia and winning golds at various events, but she now finds fulfillment in her medical career.
  • Yana Pittman has built resilience by accepting failure, learning from it, and recognizing the impact of her upbringing and the stoic Australian mentality.

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Yana Pittman's Passion for Athletics and Desire to be a Doctor

Yana Pittman recounts her love for athletics and her childhood dream of becoming a doctor. While she always wanted to be a doctor, her athletic career provided opportunities for representing Australia and enjoying the accolades. As a young athlete, her goals escalated from making the Olympics to winning Commonwealth Games and ultimately winning the Olympics.

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