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Emma Spence: D1 Gymnast, 2x Olympic Alternate, Overcoming Adversity in your Sport & Struggles with Body Image

Emma Spence: D1 Gymnast, 2x Olympic Alternate, Overcoming Adversity in your Sport & Struggles with Body Image

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Julia and Sara are back this week talking with Emma Spence, a former D1 Gymnast at the University of Nebraska, and member of the Canadian National Team. Emma had a decorated career, becoming an alternate at both the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Listen this week as we dive into topics surrounding what it's like being an alternate, toxic coaching environments, and struggling with body image from a young age.

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