The Olympics Edition

About this episode

This episode features Olympian athletes Jaelin Kauf and Corinne Stoddard discussing their experiences under pressure during the Olympics.

Olympian skier Jaelin Kauf and short track speed skater Corinne Stoddard didn’t plan to share a defining moment—but the Olympics had other ideas. In this special episode, a chance meeting in Italy connects two athletes navigating opposite ends of the same pressure: Jaelin rebounding from a shaky start to win two silver medals, and Corinne unraveling under the weight of expectation before finding her way back. Alongside coach Andrea Do-Duc, who helps guide Corinne through the most difficult stretch of her Games, this conversation unpacks what it actually feels like when the moment gets too big, how quickly confidence can disappear, and what it takes to rebuild it in real time. It’s a raw look at nerves, identity, and the stories athletes tell themselves—and a reminder that sometimes the breakthrough comes not from doing more, but from returning to who you already are.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Berman

Guests: Jaelin Kauf, Corinne Stoddard

Topics covered

• Olympics
• athlete pressure
• confidence
• identity
• mental resilience

Keywords

• Olympics
• Jaelin Kauf
• Corinne Stoddard
• confidence
• athlete pressure
• mental health
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Italy

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