192. Inside the Mind of an Olympic Sprinter + Mindset Tips for All Athletes with Micha Powell

Female Athlete Nutrition

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition, I speak with Canadian Olympic sprinter and new author Micha Powell. The daughter of two Olympians, Rosey Edeh and long jump World Record holder Mike Powell, athletics is part of Micha’s DNA. She talks about what it was like growing up with two Olympian parents and the impact that had on her own journey is sports. After playing multiple sports growing up, Micha, like her parents, found success on the track and quickly progressed to making the 2016 Canadian Olympic team in the 4x400m relay. Unfortunately, she didn’t get to run in the Olympics, and Micha shares how she struggled with that disappointment alongside pressure and self-doubt. Micha continued to face multiple setbacks and mental challenges including imposter syndrome and injuries. These struggles motivated her to write a memoir “ Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome” and accompanying workbook all while training to make the Olympics! We dive deep into her book, sharing how everyone can benefit from mindset tools and lessons she’s learned along the way. I recommend you check out her book “Sprinting Through Setbacks” and workbook here; I think you’ll find them very helpful! We touch on Micha’s intuitive eating approach and remind listeners that the “perfect” diet is not the healthiest diet.

TOPIC TIMESTAMPS:

7:10 Micha’s journey into sports as the daughter of two Olympians

16:15 Handling pressure and disappointments in athletics

20:25 Overcoming self-doubt, expectations and setbacks for success

28:45 Appreciating your wins and accomplishments; the importance of taking up space

34:45 Micha’s motivations for writing her book “Sprinting Through Setbacks” while training for the Olympics

43:00 Injury mindset tips; sharing the lows vulnerably

51:15 Intuitive eating as an Olympian and avoiding the “perfect” diet

54:50 End of the podcast questions

Check out Micha Powell’s book “Sprinting Through Setbacks: An Olympian’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome” and workbook here, alongside Strong Girl Publishing.

Micha co-authored her book with previous Female Athlete Podcast guest Molly Hurford, and you can tune into that episode here: 170. Keeping Girls + Women Strong & In Sports (+ Mountain Dew & More!) with Molly Hurford.

Follow Micha on Instagram @michajadapowell and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition

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