Katie Hoff, a former Olympian swimmer, shares her profound journey of healing after the intense pressures of competition. She candidly discusses the psychological challenges she faced, including bullying and the struggle for self-worth beyond medals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of investing in mental health and the role of mindfulness in performance. Katie highlights the need for resilience, support, and gratitude in overcoming obstacles, making it a powerful insight into an Olympian's life and personal growth.

Katie Hoff, a two-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medalist, discusses managing expectations, being relentless in pursuit of dreams, and finding the balance between success and failure. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and honesty in athletes, and the need for a support system. The podcast also touches on recent events in Capitol Hill, the concept of finding an extra gear, and mental training. Lastly, they share their plans for 2021 and highlight Synergy Dryland's revolutionary training program for swimmers.

Cody Simpson, a global singer-songwriter and Olympic hopeful, joins Katie Hoff, a two-time Olympian, to discuss their transformative journeys from athletes to artists. They delve into the emotional complexities of competitive swimming, the pressures of the Olympic stage, and the unique dynamics of their sports cultures. Listeners will enjoy anecdotes about training camaraderie, the balance of music and athletics, and the vibrant atmosphere of upcoming events in Paris. Their reflections highlight the lessons learned in both sport and creativity.

Join Olympic legends Elizabeth Beisel and Katie Hoff, alongside coach Chris Morgan, as they dive into the emotional rollercoaster of returning to the Olympics. They discuss managing pre-competition nerves, the concept of 'easy speed' in swimming, and the camaraderie between USA and Australian teams despite heated rivalries. The trio also reflects on the evolving nature of training and the importance of mental resilience, all while capturing the excitement brewing for the upcoming LA 28 Olympics!

We all create imagined blueprints for how we want our lives to unfold—but what happens when things don’t go according to plan?Today’s guest knows a thing or two about managing pressure, prioritizing intention over expectation, and transforming disappointment into gratitude.Meet Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff.Dubbed, for better or worse, ‘the female Michael Phelps’ Katie is an 8x world champion that made her first Olympic Team at the ripe age of 15, the youngest member of the 2004 USA Swimming Team. She won 5 first place Olympic berths at the 2008 Olympic Trials, took home 3 medals in Beijing, and over the course of her career toppled more than a few American & international records, accruing 8 world championship titles along the way.But Katie’s story isn’t what you think it is. It’s not some totally unrelatable Olympic fairy tale, filled with empty platitudes and cliché mottos.It’s a story about not living up to the expectations the world set for you.What’s most interesting about Katie is that she’s an athlete that should have had a far more decorated career.So what happened?Today we explore her storied career, covering the complicated mental and emotional implications of elite performance, as well as the external forces beyond an athlete’s control.We dissect the vertigo-inducing success Katie experienced at such a young age. The insane pressure she faced that accompanied high highs, the bitter disappointment she experienced by failing to live up to unreal and unfair expectations, and the process of picking up the pieces and moving forward with life in the wake of dreams unrealized. And of course, the valuable and applicable life lessons extrapolated along the way, which she chronicles in her book, Blueprint: An Olympian’s Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing The Suck.Katie is an absolute delight and our exchange is littered with gems—big ideas on managing stress, expectations, and knowing when and how to push your limits.FULL BLOG & SHOW NOTES: bit.ly/richroll605YouTube: bit.ly/katiehoff605This was a fun one. I learned a ton, and I know you will too.Peace + Plants,Rich