Collecting Scars
Welcome to Collecting Scars Podcast. My name is Sydney Olson- A professional parkour/freerunning athlete, a Hollywood stuntwoman, and a lover of all things spirituality, coffee, and aliens. I came to Earth to truly embody what it means to be a badass. I even have a forehead scar to prove it! On the podcast, I'll be sharing stories and ideas that will help you also bring out your inner badass. I'll be talking with inspiring people that live their best, most abundant, exciting, and beautiful lives. My goal is to become very vulnerable with you. To be honest and open so you feel like you can take on the world and be whoever you're meant to be! Thanks for listening.
Episodes
55 episodes
Being Bullied, Stunt Stories, and Transformation with Emmy-Nominee Sonja Wajih
Thanks for listening! In this episode, Sonja and I get into many different topics:Sonja's upbringing and her experience with being bullied as a child and how she uses that for good in her adult life.Transitions in careerSto...
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Sports Psychology, Training Stories, and Mental Health with Renae Dambly
In this episode, I am joined by professional parkour athlete and coach Renae Dambly, after her recent win at SPL.The podcast starts with Renae's background in sports and goes into a lot of fun stories from that including her trying out f...
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Everything You've Ever Wanted to Ask a Mortician About Death. Carissa Explains it All!
In this episode, I am joined by Carissa Carlson, a mortician, funeral director and long time friend of mine. I've always been very fascinated by Carissa's family business. When we were younger, we'd have sleepovers and her dad would...
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Your Projections are the Key to Transformation
In this solo episode, I share a story from my trip to Sedona that goes deep into the world of projection. When someone is "projecting" it means they're unconsciously attributing their own unacceptable emotions, thoughts, or impulses...
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I'm 32 Years Old and I'm Not Embarrassed to Admit... (Plus Mindset Q&A)
Hi Loves!!In this solo episode, I share some things that might be somewhat embarrassing to admit, but not for me lol. I want to break the stigma of perfection and allow you to know me a little deeper, so you can understand that I don't h...
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37:53
If You Think There's Something Wrong With Your Body, Listen to This.
Welcome to Collecting Scars!This episode has been highly requested and to be honest, I was a little scared to record it. This has been a vulnerable subject to me for many years, but I feel very much on the other side of the darkness with...
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A Pep Talk on Patience and Rejection
In this solo pep talk, I share a powerful mindset shift that helped me stop identifying as “impatient” and why the way we relate to the present moment is the foundation of it. I also unpack the idea of rejection and challenge the...
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Why Certain Milestones Never Feel Enough
This is an interview I had with my amazing friend Tasha (AKA @thenurturednurse) on her podcast: Next Level Self. We talked a lot about my story and when I started noticing that even after hitting every milestone, I still didn't feel...
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Training Mindset, Coming Back from an Injury with Hazal Nehir
How do we push the limits within ourselves? And how do you handle an injury gracefully? Listen to find out Hazal's perspective.Hazal on instagram: @hazalnhrSydney's instagram: @sydneyolson1Protea Nutrition link:&...
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51:40
The Illusion of Control
In this episode I dive into my own experiences with trying to control things around what it actually was.We get into:Why we like to control thingsWhy it's an illusionHow it holds us backWhat we can and can't c...
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5 Things I Don't/Do For My Optimal Health
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20:48
I'm now offering Mindset Coaching and I'm so thrilled
This is a very exciting update for me! And as the episode says, a long time coming. New coaching instagram: @Sydney_o_coaching
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17:38
Do You Make Space For The Capacity in Which You Suck?
This is such a powerful one! I found this concept to be mind-blowing when I first heard it and it really changed the way I view myself as a competitor and performer.Instagram: @sydneyolson1
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Life Update and Q&A: Workouts, Living in LA
I am officially back! This is a little life update and Q&A episode. Great stuff to come!My instagram: @sydneyolson1Peter Crone: petercrone.comJesse Correll: Jesse-correll.com
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Authenticity, Healing the Past, and Working Through Fears with Andrea Ross
Andrea Ross is such a light! This episode was awesome, as we got very vulnerable, had a great chat with lots of laughs and love. I hope you enjoy!Follow Andrea: @andrea.m.rossAndrea's coaching page: @liveyourfierce_coaching...
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47:00
Giving Away My Competition Secrets Here
Performing and competitions are like my bread and butter. And not because I don't get nervous, it's because I've learned to work with my nerves instead of against them. In this episode, I take you through the journey of the mental and physical ...
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37:51
32 Life Lessons I Learned by 32
Here's the episode I meant to put out the week before, but didn't with everything going on with the fires, which is much better now!These are some of the most prevalent lessons I've learned throughout my life, a lot of them being at the...
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37:49
LA Fires, Birthday Thoughts
This one is real and raw. This past week has been difficult to say at the least. But seeing LA come together has been one of the most beautiful things I've ever witnessed. In this episode I talk about the fires and what that's been...
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Nostalgia, Anxiety, and Adulting with Katie McDonnell
She's back for round 2! Katie is one of my favorite people as she's so real, genuine, and authentic. I love her vulnerability in this episode. We get into topics like anxiety and how that shows up in our lives, things we learned from being comp...
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1:02:28
Things I Learned in 2024 and a Special Tip For Goals in 2025
I hope everyone had an amazing 2024. This podcast episode goes into some of the things I've learned in 2024 that I will take with me for the rest of my life. Thanks as always for listening!Instagram: @sydneyolson1Youtube.com/sydneyo...
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Women In Sports, Getting Older, and Grief with Lynn Jung
Loved this conversation with my dear friend Lynn Jung! It's been amazing getting to evolve with all of my friends over the last ten years, especially the parkour girls. I absolutely adore Lynn and I'm sure you will too!Lynn's Instag...
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1:12:48
Grief, Self-doubt, Imposter Syndrome, and African Adventures with Nykki McGee
I hope you all love this conversation as much as I did! Nykki is a delight to talk to.Nykki's Instagram: @nykkigeeSydney's Instagram: @sydneyolson1Nykki's clothing line: @fueledresilience
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Intuition, The Subconscious Mind, Triggers, and Feeling Fully with Tasha Triana, AKA The Nurtured Nurse
Thanks for tuning in to this episode, how inspiring is Tasha?! I love how succinct she is in her explanations. She truly is so knowledgable and I just love learning from her. Make sure to connect with Tasha on her instagram!Tasha's Inst...
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1:01:39
Martial Arts, Pride, and Movement as a Feeling with Noah Fleder
I got to know Noah in this episode! Loved all the interesting topics we got into and my favorite part is definitely when we talk about Bruce Lee towards the end. I hope you guys love this one and if you do, please give me a review!
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1:08:01
Car Chat: You are Good Enough as You are Right Now.
Hey everyone! I got randomly inspired to create this episode and spoke as I was driving, my best thoughts are usually in the car anyway. I didn't completely get into every detail of this as this could've been a lot longer but the message is the...
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