<![CDATA[Athlete, Actually]]>Athlete, Actually is a women’s sports podcast hosted by 9x National Champion water skier and marketing strategist Elizabeth Montavon, featuring candid conversations with professional women athletes across dozens of sports.

In each episode, Elizabeth sits down with a professional woman athlete — from Olympians and Paralympians to national champions, record holders, and MVPs across more than 85 sports — for a conversation that goes beyond their highlight reel.

On Athlete, Actually, we move past the press conference questions and into the ones athletes actually want to answer, about identity, ambition, money, motherhood, sponsorship, pressure, performance, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. These are layered stories about women in sport whose lives don’t fit into one mold.

Produced by Parity, a sports marketing consultancy representing over 1,500 professional women athletes, the podcast draws from one of the most diverse rosters in sports. Each episode offers a deeper understanding of who these athletes are, not just how they perform.

For sports fans, industry leaders, and brands who want to understand the real women behind the jersey, Athlete, Actually delivers conversations that are thoughtful, unscripted, and impossible to reduce to a headline.

There is no default woman athlete. This is Athlete, Actually.

]]>www.paritynow.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:49:56 GMTMon, 23 Feb 2026 21:30:08 GMT60Parity<p>Athlete, Actually is a women’s sports podcast hosted by 9x National Champion water skier and marketing strategist Elizabeth Montavon, featuring candid conversations with professional women athletes across dozens of sports.</p><p></p><p>In each episode, Elizabeth sits down with a professional woman athlete — from Olympians and Paralympians to national champions, record holders, and MVPs across more than 85 sports — for a conversation that goes beyond their highlight reel.<br /></p><p>On Athlete, Actually, we move past the press conference questions and into the ones athletes actually want to answer, about identity, ambition, money, motherhood, sponsorship, pressure, performance, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. These are layered stories about women in sport whose lives don’t fit into one mold.</p><p></p><p>Produced by Parity, a sports marketing consultancy representing over 1,500 professional women athletes, the podcast draws from one of the most diverse rosters in sports. Each episode offers a deeper understanding of who these athletes are, not just how they perform.</p><p></p><p>For sports fans, industry leaders, and brands who want to understand the real women behind the jersey, Athlete, Actually delivers conversations that are thoughtful, unscripted, and impossible to reduce to a headline.</p><p></p><p>There is no default woman athlete. This is Athlete, Actually.</p>episodicParityelizabeth@paritynow.cono<![CDATA[Ep. #8 Elana Meyers Taylor: Motherhood, Gold Medals, and What Matters Most]]>Elana Meyers Taylor has spent nearly two decades at the top of her sport.

She's a multi-time Olympic medalist, the most decorated Black Winter Olympian in history, and one of the most recognizable athletes in bobsled. But according to Elana, her career was never driven by beating other people.

It was driven by a simple question: How good can I be?

In this episode, Elana reflects on the mindset that shaped her career, why she's always shared knowledge with teammates and competitors, and how chasing personal excellence became more important than chasing wins.

She also opens up about balancing elite sport with motherhood, raising two children with disabilities, building a brand rooted in authenticity, and navigating the challenges of sharing family life in the public eye.

The conversation explores everything from growing niche sports and athlete branding to representation, disability advocacy, and what it meant to return home from Milano Cortina as the most decorated Black Winter Olympian of all time.

Through it all, Elana's perspective remains remarkably consistent: focus on becoming the best version of yourself and let the results take care of themselves.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.
Learn more: https://dnavibe.com/recovery

Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.
Shop Sport Certified: https://sportcertified.com 

If you want to support Athlete, Actually, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.

New episodes of Athlete, Actually drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.

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Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

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Athlete, Actually is a Parity production.

#AthleteActually
#womenssports
#Olympics
#WinterOlympics
#TeamUSA
#bobsled
#womeninsports
#athletebranding
#sportsstories
#motherhood
#workingmom
#highperformance
#athletemindset
#Olympian
#sportsleadership

]]>81344072-f6a4-446d-a4a6-765fb2bbff6fTue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>Elana Meyers Taylor has spent nearly two decades at the top of her sport.</p><p></p><p>She's a multi-time Olympic medalist, the most decorated Black Winter Olympian in history, and one of the most recognizable athletes in bobsled. But according to Elana, her career was never driven by beating other people.</p><p></p><p>It was driven by a simple question: <i>How good can I be?</i></p><p></p><p>In this episode, Elana reflects on the mindset that shaped her career, why she's always shared knowledge with teammates and competitors, and how chasing personal excellence became more important than chasing wins.</p><p></p><p>She also opens up about balancing elite sport with motherhood, raising two children with disabilities, building a brand rooted in authenticity, and navigating the challenges of sharing family life in the public eye.</p><p></p><p>The conversation explores everything from growing niche sports and athlete branding to representation, disability advocacy, and what it meant to return home from Milano Cortina as the most decorated Black Winter Olympian of all time.</p><p></p><p>Through it all, Elana's perspective remains remarkably consistent: focus on becoming the best version of yourself and let the results take care of themselves.</p><p></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p></p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p></p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p></p><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22</a> </p><p></p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p></p><p>#AthleteActually<br /> #womenssports<br /> #Olympics<br /> #WinterOlympics<br /> #TeamUSA<br /> #bobsled<br /> #womeninsports<br /> #athletebranding<br /> #sportsstories<br /> #motherhood<br /> #workingmom<br /> #highperformance<br /> #athletemindset<br /> #Olympian<br /> #sportsleadership</p>no00:33:1918Ep. #8 Elana Meyers Taylor: Motherhood, Gold Medals, and What Matters Mostfull<![CDATA[Ep. #7 Marissa Papaconstantinou: The Pressure of Growing Up in Sport]]>Marissa Papaconstantinou has spent more than half her life in elite sport.

She made her first Paralympic team as a teenager, grew up in front of cameras, and learned early what it feels like to have your identity tied to performance.

In this episode, Marissa reflects on the emotional side of growing up as a professional athlete: navigating injury, public setbacks, pressure, and the constant process of redefining who you are beyond results.

She opens up about tearing her hamstring at 17 while the world watched, competing through COVID at the Paris Paralympics, and the lessons she had to relearn over and over again about self-worth, resilience, and control.

The conversation also explores the future of Paralympic storytelling, the importance of showing para athletes as complete athletes rather than just inspirational stories, and how media visibility is continuing to shift the future of para sport in Canada and beyond.

Now balancing competition with broadcasting and media work, Marissa is beginning to imagine what life after sport could look like, while still chasing one more big goal at LA 2028.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.
Learn more: https://dnavibe.com/recovery

Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.
Shop Sport Certified: https://sportcertified.com 

If you want to support Athlete, Actually, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.

New episodes of Athlete, Actually drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.

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Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22 

Athlete, Actually is a Parity production.

#AthleteActually
#womenssports
#Paralympics
#parasport
#womeninsports
#sportsstories
#athleteidentity
#mentalresilience
#sportsmedia
#highperformance
#trackandfield
#paralympian
#sportsstorytelling
#athletelife
#LA28

]]>8dc88ad3-fa87-4d40-8ad5-c22d3de316feTue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>Marissa Papaconstantinou has spent more than half her life in elite sport.</p><p></p><p>She made her first Paralympic team as a teenager, grew up in front of cameras, and learned early what it feels like to have your identity tied to performance.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Marissa reflects on the emotional side of growing up as a professional athlete: navigating injury, public setbacks, pressure, and the constant process of redefining who you are beyond results.</p><p></p><p>She opens up about tearing her hamstring at 17 while the world watched, competing through COVID at the Paris Paralympics, and the lessons she had to relearn over and over again about self-worth, resilience, and control.</p><p></p><p>The conversation also explores the future of Paralympic storytelling, the importance of showing para athletes as complete athletes rather than just inspirational stories, and how media visibility is continuing to shift the future of para sport in Canada and beyond.</p><p></p><p>Now balancing competition with broadcasting and media work, Marissa is beginning to imagine what life after sport could look like, while still chasing one more big goal at LA 2028.</p><p></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p></p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p></p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p></p><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22</a> </p><p></p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p></p><p>#AthleteActually<br /> #womenssports<br /> #Paralympics<br /> #parasport<br /> #womeninsports<br /> #sportsstories<br /> #athleteidentity<br /> #mentalresilience<br /> #sportsmedia<br /> #highperformance<br /> #trackandfield<br /> #paralympian<br /> #sportsstorytelling<br /> #athletelife<br /> #LA28</p>no00:33:3017Ep. #7 Marissa Papaconstantinou: The Pressure of Growing Up in Sportfull<![CDATA[Ep. #6 Amber Balcaen: The $5 Million Reality of Motorsport]]>Most people think racing is about speed. Amber Balcaen says it’s really about survival.

In this episode, the NASCAR driver opens up about the part of motorsports most fans never see: the constant pressure to fundraise, secure sponsorships, and financially earn your place on the track.

Amber has raised more than $5 million in sponsorships since she was 10 years old. Not because she wanted to build a business, but because without sponsorship, she doesn’t race.

As a Canadian competing in an American sport, her path has also meant navigating visas, immigration lawyers, and the pressure of proving herself on and off the track. At times, the stakes have felt bigger than racing itself.

She also reflects on the realities of being a woman in motorsports, learning to show up authentically in a hyper-male environment, and why confidence has become one of her greatest competitive advantages.

From terrifying crashes to building a personal brand beyond racing, Amber’s story reveals what it actually costs to chase a dream at 200 miles per hour.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.
Learn more: https://dnavibe.com/recovery

Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.
Shop Sport Certified: https://sportcertified.com 

If you want to support Athlete, Actually, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.

New episodes of Athlete, Actually drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.

https://www.instagram.com/paritynow

https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon

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Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22 

Athlete, Actually is a Parity production.

#AthleteActually
#womenssports
#NASCAR
#motorsports
#womeninmotorsports
#racing
#sportsbusiness
#athletestory
#sportsmarketing
#womeninsports
#highperformance
#sportsstories
#femaleathlete
#racecar driver
#motorsportlife

]]>30b0544a-51e7-4449-8c37-9a4ac469f17dTue, 26 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>Most people think racing is about speed. Amber Balcaen says it’s really about survival.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, the NASCAR driver opens up about the part of motorsports most fans never see: the constant pressure to fundraise, secure sponsorships, and financially earn your place on the track.</p><p></p><p>Amber has raised more than $5 million in sponsorships since she was 10 years old. Not because she wanted to build a business, but because without sponsorship, she doesn’t race.</p><p></p><p>As a Canadian competing in an American sport, her path has also meant navigating visas, immigration lawyers, and the pressure of proving herself on and off the track. At times, the stakes have felt bigger than racing itself.</p><p></p><p>She also reflects on the realities of being a woman in motorsports, learning to show up authentically in a hyper-male environment, and why confidence has become one of her greatest competitive advantages.</p><p></p><p>From terrifying crashes to building a personal brand beyond racing, Amber’s story reveals what it actually costs to chase a dream at 200 miles per hour.</p><p></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p></p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p></p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p></p><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22</a> </p><p></p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p></p><p>#AthleteActually<br /> #womenssports<br /> #NASCAR<br /> #motorsports<br /> #womeninmotorsports<br /> #racing<br /> #sportsbusiness<br /> #athletestory<br /> #sportsmarketing<br /> #womeninsports<br /> #highperformance<br /> #sportsstories<br /> #femaleathlete<br /> #racecar driver<br /> #motorsportlife</p>no00:36:3316Ep. #6 Amber Balcaen: The $5 Million Reality of Motorsportfull<![CDATA[Ep. #5 Nicole Heavirland: Built to Compete]]>Nicole Heavirland has never approached sport halfway.

Before becoming a three-time Olympian in rugby, she grew up wrestling boys in Montana, playing tackle football, and spending hours alone in the gym chasing a Division I basketball dream. Long before the Olympic stage, her mindset was already taking shape.

In this episode, Nicole reflects on the moments that built her competitive edge, from getting pinned in her very first wrestling match to learning how to channel pressure, repetition, and failure into fuel.

She also opens up about the less visible side of elite sport: recovering from a chronic Achilles injury, navigating multiple Olympic cycles, and realizing that longevity requires more than just grinding harder.

Now rehabbing at the Olympic Training Center while training in pistol shooting with hopes of another Olympic run, Nicole is discovering a completely different challenge - one that’s almost entirely mental.

Through it all, one thing hasn’t changed: her belief that excellence comes from consistency, humility, and being willing to put your ego aside long enough to learn.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.
Learn more: https://dnavibe.com/recovery

Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.
Shop Sport Certified: https://sportcertified.com 

If you want to support Athlete, Actually, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.

New episodes of Athlete, Actually drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.

https://www.instagram.com/paritynow

https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon

https://www.paritynow.com

Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22 

Athlete, Actually is a Parity production.

#AthleteActually
#womenssports
#rugby
#olympics
#teamusa
#athletemindset
#sportsstories
#highperformance
#mentalresilience
#workethic
#olympictrainingcenter
#fitnessmindset
#proathlete
#rugby7s
#womeninrugby

]]>88439a70-4536-4c04-99b5-e98245a15055Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>Nicole Heavirland has never approached sport halfway.</p><p></p><p>Before becoming a three-time Olympian in rugby, she grew up wrestling boys in Montana, playing tackle football, and spending hours alone in the gym chasing a Division I basketball dream. Long before the Olympic stage, her mindset was already taking shape.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Nicole reflects on the moments that built her competitive edge, from getting pinned in her very first wrestling match to learning how to channel pressure, repetition, and failure into fuel.</p><p></p><p>She also opens up about the less visible side of elite sport: recovering from a chronic Achilles injury, navigating multiple Olympic cycles, and realizing that longevity requires more than just grinding harder.</p><p></p><p>Now rehabbing at the Olympic Training Center while training in pistol shooting with hopes of another Olympic run, Nicole is discovering a completely different challenge - one that’s almost entirely mental.</p><p></p><p>Through it all, one thing hasn’t changed: her belief that excellence comes from consistency, humility, and being willing to put your ego aside long enough to learn.</p><p></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p></p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p></p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p></p><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22</a> </p><p></p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p></p><p>#AthleteActually<br /> #womenssports<br /> #rugby<br /> #olympics<br /> #teamusa<br /> #athletemindset<br /> #sportsstories<br /> #highperformance<br /> #mentalresilience<br /> #workethic<br /> #olympictrainingcenter<br /> #fitnessmindset<br /> #proathlete<br /> #rugby7s<br /> #womeninrugby</p>no00:34:5015Ep. #5 Nicole Heavirland: Built to Competefull<![CDATA[Ep. #4 Kate Brim: Everything That Went Wrong Before Gold]]>Kate Brim’s career almost ended before it ever began.

At 19, a rare complication from surgery left her with a spinal cord injury and a future she didn’t recognize. Doctors told her she might never live independently. For a while, it felt like everything she had planned was gone.

What came next wasn’t a straight path back. It was years of rebuilding: learning a new body, finding adaptive sport, and eventually stepping into elite competition with almost no runway.

By the time she reached the Paralympic stage, the challenges didn’t stop. A cracked bike frame days before a qualifying race. A serious kidney infection that led to weeks in the hospital. A new diagnosis that forced her to relearn how to fuel her body entirely.

And still, she showed up.

From racing with no margin for error to standing on the podium in Paris, Kate’s story is a reminder that resilience isn’t one moment, it’s every decision you make when things keep going wrong.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.
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#adaptiveathlete

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#comebackstory

#mentalresilience

#highperformance

#athletejourney

#disabilityinsport

#sportsmindset

#proathlete

]]>826cf5fa-7dd7-400b-8448-b55a0b81c87eTue, 12 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>Kate Brim’s career almost ended before it ever began.</p><p></p><p>At 19, a rare complication from surgery left her with a spinal cord injury and a future she didn’t recognize. Doctors told her she might never live independently. For a while, it felt like everything she had planned was gone.</p><p></p><p>What came next wasn’t a straight path back. It was years of rebuilding: learning a new body, finding adaptive sport, and eventually stepping into elite competition with almost no runway.</p><p></p><p>By the time she reached the Paralympic stage, the challenges didn’t stop. A cracked bike frame days before a qualifying race. A serious kidney infection that led to weeks in the hospital. A new diagnosis that forced her to relearn how to fuel her body entirely.</p><p></p><p>And still, she showed up.</p><p></p><p>From racing with no margin for error to standing on the podium in Paris, Kate’s story is a reminder that resilience isn’t one moment, it’s every decision you make when things keep going wrong.</p><p></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p></p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p></p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday.</p><p></p><p>Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p></p><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p></p><p>Apple: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362</a> </p><p></p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22</a> </p><p></p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p></p><p>#AthleteActually</p><p>#womenssports</p><p>#paralympics</p><p>#parasport</p><p>#adaptiveathlete</p><p>#sportsstories</p><p>#comebackstory</p><p>#mentalresilience</p><p>#highperformance</p><p>#athletejourney</p><p>#disabilityinsport</p><p>#sportsmindset</p><p>#proathlete</p>no00:54:3914Ep. #4 Kate Brim: Everything That Went Wrong Before Goldfull<![CDATA[Ep. #3 Nicole Mendes: The Reality Behind the Olympic Dream]]>Nicole Mendes had always dreamed of the Olympics.

In 2021, she got there - representing Team Mexico, making history, and winning the country’s first-ever Olympic softball game. From the outside, it looked like everything she had worked toward.

Inside the experience, it was more complicated.

Between fundraising to afford the opportunity, navigating a difficult coaching dynamic, and competing in an empty stadium during COVID, the reality didn’t always match the expectation. At times, it felt both incredible and incredibly hard to hold at the same time.

What stayed constant was the group around her. The teammates who showed resilience, composure, and strength in moments where none of it was guaranteed.

After the Olympics, a different challenge set in: figuring out what comes next when the goals you’ve chased your entire life are suddenly complete. That transition reshaped how Nicole thinks about identity, success, and what it means to build a life beyond a single path.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.
Learn more: https://dnavibe.com/recovery

Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.
Shop Sport Certified: https://sportcertified.com 

If you want to support Athlete, Actually, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.

New episodes of Athlete, Actually drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.

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Listen wherever you get your podcasts:

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Athlete, Actually is a Parity production.

#AthleteActually

#womenssports

#sportsstories

#athletelife

#olympics

#teammexico

#softball

#womenssoftball

#athletejourney

#mentalresilience

#sportsmindset

#identityinsports

#lifeaftersports

#proathlete

]]>f9bcf63f-53de-418e-a03d-dca0ecda4be2Tue, 05 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT<p>Nicole Mendes had always dreamed of the Olympics.</p><p>In 2021, she got there - representing Team Mexico, making history, and winning the country’s first-ever Olympic softball game. From the outside, it looked like everything she had worked toward.</p><p>Inside the experience, it was more complicated.</p><p>Between fundraising to afford the opportunity, navigating a difficult coaching dynamic, and competing in an empty stadium during COVID, the reality didn’t always match the expectation. At times, it felt both incredible and incredibly hard to hold at the same time.</p><p>What stayed constant was the group around her. The teammates who showed resilience, composure, and strength in moments where none of it was guaranteed.</p><p>After the Olympics, a different challenge set in: figuring out what comes next when the goals you’ve chased your entire life are suddenly complete. That transition reshaped how Nicole thinks about identity, success, and what it means to build a life beyond a single path.</p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p><br /><br /></p><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts:</p><p>Apple: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trailer-athlete-actually-a-new-kind-of-womens/id1893498453?i=1000761422362</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/4MjY1rXYAn7V0K9l9O6Slw?si=972814f905904d22</a> </p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p>#AthleteActually</p><p>#womenssports</p><p>#sportsstories</p><p>#athletelife</p><p>#olympics</p><p>#teammexico</p><p>#softball</p><p>#womenssoftball</p><p>#athletejourney</p><p>#mentalresilience</p><p>#sportsmindset</p><p>#identityinsports</p><p>#lifeaftersports</p><p>#proathlete</p>no00:41:3313Ep. #3 Nicole Mendes: The Reality Behind the Olympic Dreamfull<![CDATA[Ep. #2 Taylor Heise: Cut in 2022, Gold in 2026]]>Taylor Heise thought she was ready for the moment.

In 2022, after years of building toward the Olympics, she entered tryouts expecting to make the team. Instead, she was one of the final cuts. No injury, no clear explanation - just a week where nothing clicked, and a result she hadn’t experienced before.

She went home, exhausted, unsure of what came next. For the first time, the path she had mapped out since she was a kid didn’t hold.

What followed wasn’t immediate clarity. It was a reset. Time away, honest conversations, and a decision about how she wanted to respond, not to prove anything to anyone else, but to get back to herself.

Over the next year, that shift showed up everywhere. In how she trained, how she handled pressure, and how she defined success. By 2026, she wasn’t just back - she was an Olympic gold medalist, the first overall draft pick in the PWHL, and a key part of a championship team.

Looking back, the moment she didn’t make the team became part of the reason she eventually did.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.
Learn more: https://dnavibe.com/recovery

Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.
Shop Sport Certified: https://sportcertified.com 

If you want to support Athlete, Actually, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.

New episodes of Athlete, Actually drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.

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Athlete, Actually is a Parity production.

#AthleteActually

#womenssports

#sportsstories

#athletelife

#comebackstory

#sportsmindset

#mentalresilience

#highperformance

#pressureisaprivilege

#hockey

#womenshockey

#pwhl

#olympics

#teamusa

#proathlete

]]>d0d43fc7-e9f8-44af-b63d-96f957ff9997Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Taylor Heise thought she was ready for the moment. </p><p></p><p>In 2022, after years of building toward the Olympics, she entered tryouts expecting to make the team. Instead, she was one of the final cuts. No injury, no clear explanation - just a week where nothing clicked, and a result she hadn’t experienced before.</p><p></p><p>She went home, exhausted, unsure of what came next. For the first time, the path she had mapped out since she was a kid didn’t hold.</p><p></p><p>What followed wasn’t immediate clarity. It was a reset. Time away, honest conversations, and a decision about how she wanted to respond, not to prove anything to anyone else, but to get back to herself.</p><p></p><p>Over the next year, that shift showed up everywhere. In how she trained, how she handled pressure, and how she defined success. By 2026, she wasn’t just back - she was an Olympic gold medalist, the first overall draft pick in the PWHL, and a key part of a championship team.</p><p></p><p>Looking back, the moment she didn’t make the team became part of the reason she eventually did.</p><p></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p></p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p></p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p></p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p></p><p>#AthleteActually</p><p>#womenssports</p><p>#sportsstories</p><p>#athletelife</p><p>#comebackstory</p><p>#sportsmindset</p><p>#mentalresilience</p><p>#highperformance</p><p>#pressureisaprivilege</p><p>#hockey</p><p>#womenshockey</p><p>#pwhl</p><p>#olympics</p><p>#teamusa</p><p>#proathlete</p>no00:27:5212Ep. #2 Taylor Heise: Cut in 2022, Gold in 2026full<![CDATA[Ep. #1 Dara Mabrey: The Injury That Changed Women’s Sports]]>Dara Mabrey’s final college season ended on a play she’s made countless times. An open layup, no real contact - then something felt off in a way she couldn’t explain.

At first, it was treated like a routine knee injury. By the next day, that explanation stopped holding. The scans showed fractures, structural damage, and a recovery timeline that immediately became unclear. Then came another turn: a blood clot, something no one expected at her age.

Part of what made it so dangerous wasn’t just the injury itself, but the overlap of factors that hadn’t been part of the conversation, specifically, how birth control can interact with trauma like this in the body. It’s something Dara hadn’t been warned about, and something medical teams are now starting to take more seriously because of cases like hers.

She remembers how quickly everything shifted. The loss of control. The feeling of not recognizing her own body. The question of what was left when the one thing she’d always relied on was taken away.

Now playing professionally overseas, she’s rebuilt her career piece by piece. The game didn’t change, but her awareness of it did, and so did her understanding of what female athletes are navigating behind the scenes.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.
Learn more: https://dnavibe.com/recovery

Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.
Shop Sport Certified: https://sportcertified.com 

If you want to support Athlete, Actually, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.

New episodes of Athlete, Actually drop every Tuesday.

Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.

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Athlete, Actually is a Parity production.

#AthleteActually

#womenssports

#sportsstories

#athletelife

#comebackstory

#sportsinjury

#aclrecovery

#athletemindset

#mentalresilience

#womenshealthinsports

#sportsmedicine

#injuryrecovery

#basketball

#overseasbasketball

#proathlete

]]>b45aedf7-7f23-4520-9e87-8937de478c24Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>Dara Mabrey’s final college season ended on a play she’s made countless times. An open layup, no real contact - then something felt off in a way she couldn’t explain.</p><p></p><p>At first, it was treated like a routine knee injury. By the next day, that explanation stopped holding. The scans showed fractures, structural damage, and a recovery timeline that immediately became unclear. Then came another turn: a blood clot, something no one expected at her age.</p><p></p><p>Part of what made it so dangerous wasn’t just the injury itself, but the overlap of factors that hadn’t been part of the conversation, specifically, how birth control can interact with trauma like this in the body. It’s something Dara hadn’t been warned about, and something medical teams are now starting to take more seriously because of cases like hers.</p><p></p><p>She remembers how quickly everything shifted. The loss of control. The feeling of not recognizing her own body. The question of what was left when the one thing she’d always relied on was taken away.</p><p></p><p>Now playing professionally overseas, she’s rebuilt her career piece by piece. The game didn’t change, but her awareness of it did, and so did her understanding of what female athletes are navigating behind the scenes.</p><p></p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p></p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level.<br />Learn more:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com/recovery" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com/recovery</a></p><p></p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health.<br />Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com</a> </p><p></p><p>If you want to support <i>Athlete, Actually</i>, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p></p><p>New episodes of <i>Athlete, Actually</i> drop every Tuesday. </p><p></p><p>Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p></p><p><i>Athlete, Actually</i> is a Parity production.</p><p></p><p>#AthleteActually</p><p>#womenssports</p><p>#sportsstories</p><p>#athletelife</p><p>#comebackstory</p><p>#sportsinjury</p><p>#aclrecovery</p><p>#athletemindset</p><p>#mentalresilience</p><p>#womenshealthinsports</p><p>#sportsmedicine</p><p>#injuryrecovery</p><p>#basketball</p><p>#overseasbasketball</p><p>#proathlete</p>no00:32:3911Ep. #1 Dara Mabrey: The Injury That Changed Women’s Sportsfull<![CDATA[Trailer | Athlete, Actually: A New Kind of Women’s Sports Stories]]>When people think about athletes, they picture performance. Highlights. Outcomes.

But there’s a whole layer of the story that rarely gets told — the decisions, the pressure, the uncertainty, and everything that happens outside of competition.

Athlete, Actually starts with a different question: what’s the story no one’s ever asked you about?

Hosted by Elizabeth Montavon, a professional athlete and marketing strategist, this show brings you inside the real experiences shaping women in sports today. From career-defining moments to the ones that almost went unseen, these conversations go deeper than the version you usually hear.

New episodes feature athletes from across sports, sharing stories that go beyond performance, into identity, resilience, business, and what it actually takes to build a career at the highest level.

This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.

DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level. Learn more: https://dnavibe.com 

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]]>46b7ffbb-d286-4003-bed4-aa6544c0ebf1Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:51:12 GMT<p>When people think about athletes, they picture performance. Highlights. Outcomes.</p><p>But there’s a whole layer of the story that rarely gets told — the decisions, the pressure, the uncertainty, and everything that happens outside of competition.</p><p>Athlete, Actually starts with a different question: what’s the story no one’s ever asked you about?</p><p>Hosted by Elizabeth Montavon, a professional athlete and marketing strategist, this show brings you inside the real experiences shaping women in sports today. From career-defining moments to the ones that almost went unseen, these conversations go deeper than the version you usually hear.</p><p>New episodes feature athletes from across sports, sharing stories that go beyond performance, into identity, resilience, business, and what it actually takes to build a career at the highest level.</p><p>This episode is presented in partnership with DNA Vibe and Sport Certified, powered by iHerb.</p><p>DNA Vibe is leading the way in recovery and performance technology, helping athletes stay ready to perform at their highest level. Learn more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://dnavibe.com" target="_blank">https://dnavibe.com</a> </p><p>Sport Certified, powered by iHerb, gives athletes access to high-quality, trusted supplements designed to support performance, recovery, and overall health. Shop Sport Certified: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sportcertified.com" target="_blank">https://sportcertified.com/recovery</a> </p><p>If you want to support Athlete, Actually, supporting the brands that make these conversations possible is a great place to start.</p><p>New episodes of Athlete, Actually drop every Tuesday. Follow along @ParityNow for more stories, clips, and insights from women athletes.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/paritynow/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/paritynow</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmontavon</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paritynow.com" target="_blank">https://www.paritynow.com</a></p><p>Athlete, Actually is a Parity production.</p>no00:02:371Trailer | Athlete, Actually: A New Kind of Women’s Sports Storiestrailer