Welcome to the Real Talk for Sports Parents Podcast

 

Real Talk for Sport Parents Podcast

Hosted by Samantha Livingstone

In this heartfelt and powerful debut episode, Olympic gold medalist Samantha Livingstone introduces the Real Talk for Sport Parents podcast—a grounded and honest space for parents navigating the world of youth and competitive sports. Samantha shares her deeply personal why behind this project: to create a supportive, non-judgmental place for parents to learn, grow, and connect without shame or pressure to "get it right." 

Drawing from her 20+ years of experience as an elite athlete, educator, coach, and performance consultant, Samantha outlines the vision for the podcast. She shares her commitment to humanizing the parenting journey in sport, giving voice to the common struggles, decisions, and emotional rollercoasters that come with raising competitive athletes.

This is not a podcast about perfection. It’s about curiosity, community, and learning how to show up for our kids and ourselves in a way that’s real, intentional, and values-aligned.

 

·      01:23 Creating a Supportive Community

·      02:25 Challenges and Realities of Parenting Athletes

·      06:29 Expert Insights and Knowledge Sharing

·      08:16 Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned

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