From Elite Gymnast to Mom- What I’d Do Differently (and What Still Matters) Jacqueline Barbera
About this episode
Jacqueline Barbera discusses her experiences as a former elite gymnast and how she would approach the sport differently as a mother.
In this episode of the Perform Happy Podcast, I sit down with former D1 gymnast, Parkettes alum, psych nurse, and mom of two gymnasts Jacqueline Barbera to talk about her journey through elite gymnastics, the lessons she learned, and how she would approach the sport differently today. Jacqueline shares what it was like growing up in a high-level gymnastics environment, moving across the country to pursue her dreams, and the challenges that came with elite training. She opens up about the pres...
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