About this episode

The episode features an interview with Olympic swimmer Libby Trickett discussing her life as a mother and her mission to keep kids in sports.

This week we sit down with Aussie Olympic legend Libby Trickett — but this isn’t the version you’ve heard before. Yes, she’s one of Australia’s most decorated swimmers — gold medals, world records, the lot — but we wanted to meet the real Libby. We dive into: The chaos of raising five kids while juggling work and life What she was really like as a teenager (hint: not what you’d expect) The wild moment at her own wedding where she had to sneak under a marquee to dodge paparazzi And beyond the pool, Libby’s now on a mission to keep kids in sport through her podcast Sportish — sharing practical tips from elite athletes and experts to help parents support their kids without the pressure. 👉 Hit follow, subscribe, and come be part of the show by searching Underaged Grandparents Podcast on socials

People in this episode

Hosts: Matty Acton, Esther Acton

Guest: Libby Trickett

Topics covered

• parenting
• sports
• Olympic athletes
• family life
• work-life balance

Keywords

• Libby Trickett
• Olympic swimmer
• parenting
• sports
• family
• work-life balance
• Sportish

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sportish

Places: Australia

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