When I became a mum, I thought weekends would be filled with sport — I was “Sporty Spice,” after all. But as my kids grew and started trying different activities, I began noticing red flags: early specialisation, exhausting training loads, and contracts that demanded far too much of their childhood.

In this episode, I share why we’ve stepped away from traditional kids' sport and leaned into a lifestyle built around outdoor recreation, family adventures, risk-taking play, and movement for joy. We still love sport — but now we do it on our terms.

If you're questioning the culture of competitive sport, concerned about burnout, or simply seeking a more balanced way to raise active, resilient kids who love movement and nature for life — this one’s for you.

Let me know what sport looks like in your house. Has your approach shifted over time?

Join inspiring adventurer Di Westaway OAM as she empowers mid-life women to rediscover purpose and passion through the outdoors. This podcast celebrates women stepping into new adventures like hiking, climbing, and mountain biking — proving it’s never too late to embrace challenge, overcome fear, and connect deeply with nature. Wild & Well offers practical tips, motivational stories, and community support to help women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Whether you’re craving a fresh start or simply want to nurture your adventurous spirit, this is your go-to space for finding joy, strength, and purpose outside your comfort zone.

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Wild Women On Top

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In this special episode, Philippa sits down with her 10-year-old daughter for a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring conversation all about hiking, nature, and family adventures — from a kid’s point of view!

They explore how her daughter didn’t always love hiking, what helped change her mindset, and her top tips for other families to make outdoor time fun and enjoyable. You’ll hear their stories about sibling adventures, falling in love with nature and how she got hooked on the wanderlust.