A drugs in sport scandal has broken just before the Paris Olympics - only it feels like it should have broken before the Tokyo Olympics? How are we all 3 years late to this crisis?  Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.sportish.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve got another special conversation from the archives, this times with Australia’s Chef de Mission and all round brilliant human, Anna Meares. Anna Meares is Australia’s most decorated cycling Olympian, with six medals to her name. While she had 16 years of podium-level performance, there was nothing easy about that career, and things certainly didn’t get easier when she retired. I love this conversation as much now as I did two years ago! You can follow Anna @annameares and at her...

Running is the IN THING at the moment so of course we're talking about it. Do we run? Yes. Do we run fast. ABSOLUTELY NOT. We are also in awe of the six amazing Aussie women who have qualified for Paris in the most Olympic sport of all ... the marathon.  Keen to give running a crack? Check out these amazing programs: https://www.turiapitt.com/run/ https://c25k.com https://www.parkrun.com.au/ https://hertrails.com/ Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish Website:...

At the age of 11, Ali Brigginshaw was told that she wouldn't be selected for a rep team because the coaches wanted to prioritise giving that spot to a boy ...  You can find Ali on Instagram @ali_brigg and if you would love to check out a game, you can grab tickets for the upcoming Women's State of Origin at https://www.nrl.com/tickets/ampol-womens-state-of-origin/  Hosts: Georgie Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.sportish.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

TEAM! So much has happened in the world of F1 over the last 6 months that it deserved its own episode. Let's discuss... Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.sportish.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All that Glitters is back with some of our favourite conversations from the archives! Layne Beachley learnt a lot from winning 8 world surfing titles and breaking new ground for female athletes, but some of the biggest learnings happened when she finally became still and listened. Layne has sat through pain and discomfort and my goodness, has she grown through that experience.  I absolutely loved this chat with Layne. So many moments when I reflected on what she said and had a wave of...

Hello! Babies, floods, and life being a bit out of control put Libby and Georgie on the bench for 6 months, but they are back (every Monday and Wednesday) and catching you up on all the sport and pop culture cross over moments from the last 6 months.  Hosts: Georgie and Libby Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish Website: www.sportish.com.au     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi there!  Yes I've been away for an eternity (a fourth baby will do that to you) but I'm back!  And even better, I'm back with more than just All That Glitters.... Libby x  Host: Libby Trickett Instagram: @beingsportish and @libby_trickett Contact: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've listened to any of these episodes, you'll know how absolutely passionate I am about people staying connected with sport and movement, in any form. So when I saw the facts about the drop in participation in kids sport (it's so bad it's called a participation cliff), I wanted to be part of a solution. A movement. To keep kids in the game.  I'm jumping into your feed to bring you an episode of a new podcast I've been working on with Rebecca Sparrow (tween/teen author and advocate) and...

When Aidan Toua left his home in Papua New Guinea and landed in Brisbane to start highschool, he quickly figured out that the connections forged through sport were of critical importance. And so began his relationship with rugby. What started out as a way to make friends quickly became an opportunity to play professionally. In 2011, Aidan was recruited into the Queensland Reds and also went on to play for the ACT Brumbies and the Japan based Honda Heat. Unfortunately, a string of injuries...

As a refugee who grew up in relative poverty, Jelena Dokic figured out that not only did she love tennis, she was really good at it. Tragically for Jelena, as her career took off, so did the abuse from her father. Despite reaching a #4 world ranking, and seemingly on a career high, in the background her father was mentally  and physically abusing her.  At 29 years of age, Jelena was forced to retire due to injury. Almost overnight, life became so different and the thing that was so wrapped...

Rachael Walsh was drawn to classical ballet because it was hard. And being a country kid, she was told many times that she would never make it. But thanks to a wonderful ballet teacher, Rachael discovered that her body could become an amazing instrument of dance. For 18 years she danced with the Queensland Ballet, and for 13 of those years she was the Principal Dancer with the Company.  In 2014, a chronic hip issue meant that Rachael had to retire from the profession and artistic outlet that...

As a scrawny teen, David Shillington was nothing special when it came to rugby league. But by the age of 19, he had found his place in the front row and went on to play for the Sydney Roosters, Canberra Raiders and Gold Coast Titans, as well as represent Queensland in the State of Origin and Australia in many international matches.  When he eventually retired after 12 seasons and many more injuries, the question of identity really came to the forefront. As hard and destabilising as it was...

Growing up on the Mornington Peninsula, Bianca Chatfield was happy to try any sport she could. And while it wasn’t visible in the media, netball was the one place where Bianca felt like she fitted in and could hold herself up high. Through a lot of determination and grit, Bianca played at the highest levels of the sport. And the longer she played, the more she realised that it was less about the competition (although really, does that competitive edge really ever leave an athlete?) and more...

Hi All that Glitters listeners,  I'm dropping this episode of The Sport Social into your feed as it's all about athletes that 'retired'....and then came back (something I know a little bit about).  The Sport Social is a weekly podcast I do with Georgie Trickett (my sister-in-law), a self-described jack of all sports (softball, running, snow sports, even javelin), at a less Olympic, more amateur level.  In each episode, we talk about the week in sport (but you'll rarely hear a score),...

What happens when you reach the pinnacle of your sport behind two of the best swimmers of all time? Jason Cram lived in the shadow of greats such as Ian Thorpe and Grant Hackett and left the sport thinking he had never achieved anything. He drifted into retirement with no real idea of what he would do next.  But while setting up surf life saving events, managing Disney Cruises and working on James Packer's yacht (just google Mariah Carey jetski guy), Jason discovered that life has chapters,...

Breaking onto the world cricketing scene at the age of 20 and maintaining an international career until he was 39, Shane Watson seems to have been acutely aware that cricket was just for a moment and not a lifetime. Four years before retiring, Shane started putting in place structures to help him move into his post cricket life: some worked, some didn’t. In all my conversations with retired athletes to date, this is the first chat I’ve had with someone who had that much...

Global NBA superstar Andrew Bogut! This conversation was fascinating, from the struggles to find courts to practice on when he was young to parking his ego to be part of an NBA championship winning team, all the way through to the specific kind of challenges that basketball players face and why so many become bankrupt despite earning millions of dollars. You’ll love this conversation! Enjoy x Instagram: @andrewbogut Podcast: The Rogue Bogues Podcast Contact [email protected] for...

Matt Poole. A legend of surf lifesaving. My most vivid memory of him was when he had BRIGHT PINK hair - I was shocked to learn that he only had it for one season! We spoke about the difficulties of social media, finding your new passion, what happens when the job you’d initially put into place fall away? Matt is funny, kind and incredibly generous with his experiences. I loved this conversation and I know you will too. Enjoy x Instagram: @matt_poole1 Contact [email protected] for...

Ellie Cole. Our greatest Paralympian of all time. The GOAT. Kind. Passionate. Generous. Resilient. Strong. Future Chef-de-mission (you’ll have to listen to understand that reference!) There is so many ways we can describe Ellie, she is an absolute spark of joy and energy and you’re going to love this chat as much as I love Ellie! Enjoy x Instagram: @elliecoleswim Website: elliecole.com.au  Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.  Host: Libby...

In 2016 Tom Boyd was in the first premiership winning Western Bulldogs team since 1954. He kicked the goal that would go down as one of the greatest moments in AFL history and put the Premiership out of reach of the Sydney Swans.  Giving up a multi-million dollar contract, the story of Tom's retirement just over 2 years later, at the age of 23 is remarkable. Tom speaks so beautifully about the importance of managing your mental health, being happy regardless of factors like money and how...

Our most fresh retiree, David Meade, joins the podcast this week! Having announced his retirement, effective immediately, just last week, I spoke to Dave about how he knew he was ready to hang up the boots. We spoke about his remarkable upbringing, family challenges, and where he’s going to be putting his energy now. Dave was so generous with his story and I absolutely loved our chat! I know you will too! Enjoy x Instagram: @davidmead411 Podcast: The David Mead Podcast Contact...

Susie O’Neill. The iconic Madame Butterfly. One of the original golden girls, in a golden era of swimming. She was a role model for me and many in my generation. She is one of the most down to earth people you could ever have the pleasure to meet. An undefeated world beater for so many years and kind as they come. And yet, perfectionism, self doubt and not knowing how to apply her skills learnt through so many years of hard work, impacted her transition into life after sport and in her role...

FINALLY! Another episode out and it is a cracker! Dr Lauren Burns is an Olympic gold medallist from Sydney 2000 in Tae Kwon Do, a sport that not many Australians would have thought about participating in, let alone winning a GOLD MEDAL AT THE OLYMPICS! We talk about her “alternative” childhood, her fierce desire to ask questions and learn in all aspects of her life, her ability to ask for the space that she needed as an athlete, how she has been able to transition her learnings and passion...

There are always some people we know in our lives who seem to have been dealt more than their fair share in life. Meagan Nay is one of those people. When she was just 3 years old she lost her father, Robert, in a car accident. In 2009, on the eve of the Rome World Championships, the unthinkable happened, she lost her brother Amos, also in a car accident. Turns out lightning can strike a family twice. Megz is so open about her experiences during these difficult moments in her life and also...