In this episode of EightyPercentMental, hosts Pete and Leah are joined by Paralympic gold medalist Danielle Brown to talk about the Paris 2024 Paralympics. We discuss standout moments from the Games, the significance of the opening ceremony, and the psychological strategies athletes use to cope with pressure. In this conversation, Danielle Brown, double Paralympic gold medalist, shares her experiences and insights on the pressures of performance in sports, the identity and recognition of the Paralympics, and the importance of language in discussing disability. She emphasizes the need for a more scientific approach to athlete classification and advocates for the empowerment of female athletes through storytelling. Follow Danielle on Twitter (X): @danibrownmbe Follow Danielle on Instagram: @daniellebrownmbe Check out Danielle’s website: daniellebrown.co.uk Find Danielle’s book here: https://www.daniellebrown.co.uk/books.html