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#36 Motherhood, Elite Sport and Postpartum Performance, With Alicia Lucas
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Former professional Australian rugby union player and commentator Alicia Lucas joins Kylie on 4TG (For The Girls) for a real conversation about the motherhood tax in women’s sport.
If you have ever felt like becoming a mum means your career is “done”, this episode will challenge that fast. Alicia shares what it was really like navigating pregnancy, contracts, and returning to high performance. Including the surprise part. She came back hitting PBs.
We talk postpartum performance, the mental load, and why better systems matter. Not just for elite athletes, but for every girl who wants sport and a life outside it. This one is honest, practical, and full of perspective for athletes, coaches, and clubs who want to do better.
In this episode, we cover:
- The “motherhood tax” and why it still exists
- Postpartum training and returning to performance
- Mindset, mental resilience and self-belief under pressure
- Contracts, maternity policies and psychological safety
- Identity beyond sport and athlete career transition
- Why clubs should keep mums connected to the system
Follow Alicia on Instagram at alicia_quirk
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