Not a sports fan? That's ok. The Olympic Mindset Podcast identifies the principles behind the mindset of an Olympian exploring concepts such as self-worth, anxiety, and imposter syndrome.
The podcast not only shares the trials and tribulations of life and leadership but provides you with strategies for self-improvement that have worked at an elite level.
Looking for an uplifting, practical podcast? Then, this is the pod for you.
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Not a sports fan? That's ok. The Olympic Mindset Podcast identifies the principles behind the mindset of an Olympian exploring concepts such as self-worth, anxiety, and imposter syndrome.
The podcast not only shares the trials and tribulations of life and leadership but provides you with strategies for self-improvement that have worked at an elite level.
Looking for an uplifting, practical podcast? Then, this is the pod for you.
Visit www.theolympicmindsetpodcast.com to join the network of speakers included in this podcast.
Olympic Mindset Leadership Podcast (theolympicmindsetpodcast.com)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fatima Whitbread – Nature vs. Nurture: Overcoming Trauma to Become a Champion
In this unforgettable episode of The Olympic Mindset Podcast, Dominic is joined by legendary Olympian Fatima Whitbread—World Champion, Olympic medalist, and a true symbol of resilience.
Raised in care and subjected to unthinkable trauma as a child, Fatima’s journey to the top of world athletics is nothing short of extraordinary. This is not just a conversation about sport—this is about survival, self-belief, and the unstoppable force of the human spirit.
Fatima opens up about:
This powerful, raw, and deeply human conversation will leave you thinking differently about what it means to be strong.
This episode is for you if:
Topics Covered:
00:00 Meet Fatima – the athlete, the survivor, the human
03:20 Growing up in care: trauma, survival, and grit
08:15 Discovering javelin and finding purpose
13:40 The nature vs. nurture debate
18:05 How mentors and belonging changed her life
25:10 Building resilience through sport
31:50 Competing at the highest level
38:00 Lessons from the Olympic stage
45:20 Mental strength, identity, and healing
55:30 Life after elite sport
1:06:00 Giving back, advocacy and her mission today
1:15:40 Final reflections: the power of love and belief
Power Quotes: "I wasn’t just fighting for medals. I was fighting for my place in the world." "Your past does not define your potential." "You don’t get to choose your beginnings—but you do get to shape the rest." "Sport saved me, but mindset transformed me."
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