In this episode, 2 time Olympian, Martina Wegman, shares her experiences and insights from her diverse kayaking career, ranging from extreme waterfall drops to Olympic slalom competitions. She discusses overcoming fears, handling pressure, and maintaining a fun and learner's mindset. Martina emphasizes the importance of confidence, mental preparation, and visualization techniques in achieving peak performance. She reflects on the challenges of maintaining fun in a highly competitive environment and the lessons learned about self-management and autonomy in the absence of continuous coaching support. Additionally, she touches on dealing with social media pressures, the importance of sleep in athletic performance, and shares the Japanese philosophy of 'ganbatte'—giving your best effort without fear of failure.

Access the show notes for this episode at: https://www.cameronnorsworthy.com/flow-unleashed

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

03:28 Extreme Kayaking Adventures

08:33 Transition to Competitive Kayaking

10:04 Challenges and Learnings in Competitive Kayaking

11:57 The Importance of Fun and Team Dynamics

14:17 Sleep and Overtraining

16:55 Self-Leadership and Training Autonomy

22:25 Mental Game and Visualization Techniques

32:39 Navigating Social Media as an Athlete

34:17 Book Recommendations and Philosophies

36:14 Host's Biggest Adventure

37:33 Conclusion and Farewell