Episode 215 - Larissa Franklin

Episode 215 - Larissa Franklin

From Outside The Chute by outsidethechute

April 13, 2026 · 1h 11m · Episode 216

About this episode

Larissa Franklin shares her inspiring journey from Olympic success to battling cancer and her focus on future competitions.

Episode 215 is one you don’t want to miss. We sit down with Canadian softball star Larissa Franklin for a raw, powerful, and inspiring conversation that goes far beyond the game. From winning bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, to navigating the emotional highs and lows of life after the Olympics, Larissa opens up in a way we’ve never seen before. But that’s just the beginning. Larissa takes us inside her battle with cancer in 2025—the mindset it took to fight, the support system around her, and what it truly means to face adversity head-on. Her honesty, strength, and perspective in this part of the conversation is something every athlete—and every person—needs to hear. Now back on the field and chasing the dream once again, Larissa shares her focus on LA 2028, what drives her every day, and how her journey has completely reshaped her outlook on the game and life. This episode is real. It’s emotional. It’s inspiring. And it’s a reminder of just how powerful resilience can be. Whether you’re a softball fan or just love hearing incredible comeback stories, this one hits different. Don’t forget to: • Like the video • Subscribe to the channel • Drop a comment showing Larissa some love…

People in this episode

Guest: Larissa Franklin

Topics covered

  • softball
  • Olympics
  • cancer
  • resilience
  • comeback stories
  • athlete mindset

Keywords

  • Larissa Franklin
  • softball
  • Olympics
  • cancer
  • resilience
  • comeback story
  • Tokyo 2020
  • LA 2028

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Places: Canada

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