I’m Erin Mielzynski, World Cup ski racer and three-time Olympian, and I’m here to celebrate imperfections.I want to build bravery through hardships, I want to show vulnerability, and I want to connect with people through it.

Today, I talk a bit about my own story, what brought me here, and why I’m so passionate about sharing with other young women and girls who may find themselves in a similar mindset. The physical and mental pressure I was putting on myself as an athlete was unsustainable, and I know many people are experiencing struggles just like mine that, with a little encouragement, they can come through the other side of.

It's normal to feel fear and hardships lurk around every corner, but these roadblocks can be met with a challenger’s mindset and turned into wonderful gifts.

Tune in and listen to the first episode of Unspoken Bravery. My hope is that we can come together as a community, share our experiences, speak about our bravery and uncover our own hidden superheroes.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A little about why I wanted to start this podcast, and what I hope to do with it (01:53)
• A story about a time in my life where I pushed myself to the brink physically and how it taught me that it’s okay to say “No” (4:55)
• How my health scare changed my perspective and helped me build my confidence (17:27)
• My favorite memory of ski racing (19:06)
• How I equated my personal hardships with failure—and how I realized that wasn’t true or fair to anyone involved (21:23)
• I’m finally able to trust my health again, and it feels absolutely amazing (26:17)

Let’s Connect!

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• ErinMielzynski.com

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