About this episode

Gemma McCaw discusses her Olympic career, motherhood, and personal identity in a candid conversation.

Gemma McCaw has played over 250 times for New Zealand and been to three Olympic Games - but this conversation is about who she is when the hockey stops. In a rare long-form sit-down, Gemma opens up on the reality behind high-performance sport, the grind and the near-misses, and what it took to be okay with herself beyond the medals. She talks honestly about motherhood and the invisible load mothers carry, building an identity of her own, and the wellbeing philosophy she now lives and teaches. And yes - she tells the story of how she left Richie McCaw on seen, and what happened next. Warm, funny and refreshingly open. This is Gemma, in her own words. Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers connects New Zealanders. And together, we are NZ's most trusted connection platform. Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers Clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Steven Holloway, Seamus Marten

Guest: Gemma McCaw

Topics covered

• Olympic career
• motherhood
• identity
• high-performance sport
• wellbeing philosophy

Keywords

• Gemma McCaw
• Olympic Games
• motherhood
• identity
• high-performance sport
• wellbeing

Sponsors

One New Zealand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Barkers Clothing

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