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Transition Talks
Stories of athletic retirement from collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes. In Transition Talks, former athletes share their stories of athletic retirement and transition, and give practical advice on how to mitigate the challenges athletes face when they retire from athletic competition. Each episode focuses on one athlete's journey after sports and a specific challenge they struggle with.
Transition Talks
Transition Talks with former international Canadian diver Megan Parker
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Athletes Soul
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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Former international diver for Canada, Megan Parker (nee Gordon) talks about her athletic journey and her retirement from sport. Megan missed her ticket to the Olympics twice and suffered multiple injuries the years prior to retiring. She talks about the difficulty of not achieving your dream goal, the wear and tear on her body, and her relationship with her sister who was her competitor too.