đŹIN THIS EPISODEđŹ
đď¸ About our guest
In this episode of 'The Sport is for Everybody' podcast, Michael Woods speaks with Caragh McMurtry, a former Olympic rower and founder of Neurodiverse Sport.
đ Highlights
Caragh shares her experiences as an autistic athlete, detailing the challenges of misdiagnosis and the lack of inclusivity in high-performance sports environments. She discusses her journey from youth sport to the Olympics and outlines the essential work her organization is doing to foster inclusivity in sports.
The conversation also touches on her life as a new mother and offers insightful inclusion tips. The episode encapsulates her advocacy for equity, the importance of lived experience in driving change, and the pressing need for adaptable sports environments.
00:00 Welcome
01:35 Introduction
01:56 Kara's Early Sporting Journey
03:58 Discovering Rowing
07:57 Challenges and Triumphs in Rowing
13:27 Misdiagnosis and Medication
16:53 High Performance Environment Issues
20:54 Starting Neurodiverse Sport
26:55 Understanding Neurodiversity
32:41 Examples of Sensory Sensitivities in Sports
35:33 Personal Struggles and Delegation
38:23 Importance of Lived Experience
53:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
đď¸ Full Show Notes
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