Barriers to Breakthroughs

040. Believing in Yourself When the Odds Are Stacked Against You with Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski

March 16, 2022
040. Believing in Yourself When the Odds Are Stacked Against You with Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski
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Barriers to Breakthroughs
040. Believing in Yourself When the Odds Are Stacked Against You with Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski
Mar 16, 2022

Today's guest is Olympic gold medalist Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski. After years of competing in World Cup events and making the national team, Kasia qualified to be in the women’s 8 event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. With just over a month until the Olympics, Kasia had a horrific bike crash where she broke her collarbone and had to get several stitches. With everything considered, she still competed in the Olympics and earned the gold medal no less.

Specific topics include;

  • How she was able to recover so quickly
  • What to do when doubtful thoughts creep in
  • How to mentally prepare for big competitions

Guest Links

Kasia's Instagram: @kasiagdub
AG Sports Agent: agsportsinc.com/team/kasia

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Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast

Please reach out if you want to be featured on the podcast + any questions you have: emmapwoodhouse@gmail.com OR dm me through the Instagram page above!

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Show Notes

Today's guest is Olympic gold medalist Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski. After years of competing in World Cup events and making the national team, Kasia qualified to be in the women’s 8 event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. With just over a month until the Olympics, Kasia had a horrific bike crash where she broke her collarbone and had to get several stitches. With everything considered, she still competed in the Olympics and earned the gold medal no less.

Specific topics include;

  • How she was able to recover so quickly
  • What to do when doubtful thoughts creep in
  • How to mentally prepare for big competitions

Guest Links

Kasia's Instagram: @kasiagdub
AG Sports Agent: agsportsinc.com/team/kasia

Let's Connect!

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast

Please reach out if you want to be featured on the podcast + any questions you have: emmapwoodhouse@gmail.com OR dm me through the Instagram page above!

Rate + Review on Apple Podcasts

If you are loving the podcast, please consider leaving a review! It helps the show to support other athletes << just like you >> to feel less alone with what they're going through! Click here or scroll down, tap to rate 5 stars, and select "Write a Review"! Be sure to let me know what you love most about the episode!