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No Risk No Story with Heather Fisher | DIVE Ep.12 Part 1

Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this engaging episode of Dive Beyond Sport, hosts welcome Heather Fisher, a celebrated rugby World Cup winner, Olympian, and Commonwealth Games medalist. Heather shares her elevator pitch, reflecting on her illustrious career in rugby and bobsleigh, and her journey through retirement at 38. The discussion covers her thoughts on the evolution of women's sports, particularly rugby, and the personal challenges she's faced, including losing her hair to alopecia. Heather delves into the identity struggles athletes often encounter post-retirement and emphasizes the importance of leaving a legacy. She also candidly discusses her transition into post-sport life, her confrontation with her own identity, and the values that drive her. Towards the end, the conversation touches on the distinct experiences of switching from fifteens to sevens rugby and her true passion for sevens. Join this heartfelt recount of resilience, adaptation, and the relentless pursuit of purpose beyond the field. Show Notes • How does an elite athlete rebuild identity after stepping away from the sport they’ve known their whole life. • What does resilience truly mean when the cameras are off and the stadiums are empty. • How can athletes navigate the emotional chaos of transitions, reinvention, and uncertainty. • What happens when your body changes, your career shifts, and your sense of self is tested. • How do you separate your worth from medals, achievements, and public expectations. • What does authenticity look like for someone who’s lived in a high-performance environment for decades. • How do you carry the lessons of sport into real life, work, relationships, and identity. • What are the hidden mental battles that elite athletes face long after competition ends. • How can vulnerability become an athlete’s greatest competitive advantage. • What can we learn from Heather’s journey about defining success beyond performance. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:20 Heather Fisher's Athletic Journey 00:52 Reflecting on Rugby World Cup and Career Transitions 02:22 Identity and Legacy Post-Retirement 03:38 Challenges of Transitioning from Sport 04:59 The Importance of Ownership and Acceptance 05:47 Signs of Retirement and Life After Sport 06:44 Struggles with Identity and Purpose 08:23 Adjusting to Life Beyond Athletics 17:27 Maintaining Physical Fitness Post-Retirement 20:22 Overcoming Major Injuries 27:13 Living by Values and Making Impact Subscribe to DIVE Beyond Sport Podcast for weekly episodes diving into athlete stories, mindset, and motivation. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67pX07q... Facebook:   / divebeyondsportpod   Instagram:   / divebeyondsportpod   TikTok:   / divebeyondsportpod   YouTube:    / @divebeyondsportpod   Follow the Hosts and Guest on Instagram: Heather Fisher   / heatherfish29   Freddie Woodward:   / freddie_woodward   Yona Knight-Wisdom:   / yonakw