The Athletes Podcast
The Athletes Podcast is a leading source of information, inspiration, and education for anyone interested in optimizing physical performance, maintaining good health, and living an active lifestyle. Join David Stark as he interviews some of the world's biggest athletes and fitness professionals, The Athletes Podcast provides practical advice, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help listeners achieve their health and fitness goals.The goal is to entertain, educate & inspire the next generation of athletes!
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Send us a text April Hutchinson, a three-time Team Canada record-holding powerlifter, shares her journey from childhood athlete to women"s sports advocate after being suspended for speaking biological truths about male competitors in female categories. • Sports served as therapy through difficult times including childh
Why Every Kid Should Learn How to Defend Themselves - Siddhartha Bhat - Episode #259
Send us a text Siddhartha Bhat, a 14-time Team Canada Taekwondo national champion, shares his journey from being a troublemaking child to becoming one of Canada"s most decorated martial artists. He explores the discipline martial arts instilled in him and why he believes every child should learn some form of self-defen
From Montreal to Paris - Sprinting Through Life: Marie-Eloise Leclair's Olympic Journey
Send us a text Marie-Eloise Leclair shares her journey from a Montreal athlete to becoming a Canadian Olympian competing in the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics. National Record Holder 13x All-American D2, her story weaves through early sports experiences, collegiate decisions, Olympic village insights, and her ongoi
Send us a text Eleni Demestihas, Director of Hockey Operations for Cookstark Management, shares her journey from law school to becoming an agent for women"s hockey players and offers insights on the explosive growth of the PWHL. • Began as a law school graduate who wanted sports industry education without necessarily p
Send us a text Paris O"Brien shares his remarkable journey from quitting hockey at age 15 to becoming the Chinese national hockey goaltender and Olympian. His story demonstrates how stepping away from sport temporarily can sometimes be the catalyst for future success when combined with passion, hard work, and being rea
Beyond the Rink: Converting Athletic Discipline into Business Success with Doug Lynch - Ep #255
Send us a text Doug Lynch, former professional hockey player turned entrepreneur, shares his journey from the ice to founding innovative performance apparel company Filium and how the relationships built through sports became the foundation for his business success. • Began playing hockey at age three in Coquitlam, BC,