Episode 23: Paige Railey - Evolution

About this episode

Paige Railey discusses her journey through physical and emotional challenges following a severe accident and chronic illness.

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode titled "Evolution", three-time Olympian and world champion sailor Paige Railey opens up about the profound challenges that tested her limits beyond the water. From a devastating 2014 cycling accident that fractured her spine, knocked out teeth, and triggered long-term pain and recovery, to battling a chronic autoimmune disease that forced her off the boat and into one of the darkest periods of her life, Paige shares the raw struggles of physical setba...

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Host: Ziyan Huang

Guest: Paige Railey

Topics covered

• overcoming challenges
• athlete struggles
• chronic illness
• resilience
• personal growth

Keywords

• Olympian
• sailing
• autoimmune disease
• recovery
• mental health

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Books & works: Evolution

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