The Mum Athlete

Jun 26 2024 8 ep. 42 mins 1
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‘The Mum Athlete' gives you a front row seat to the world of motherhood and elite sport. Join Alyce Wood, a dual Olympic Kayaker and Mum, on the road to the next Olympic Games and beyond as she shares her story and chats to some amazing people who are helping change the game and empower female athletes on their journey to, and through, motherhood. New episodes every second Thursday.

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Becoming a Champion at 100 days Postpartum [w/ Jacinta Carroll]

Jun 26 2024 47 mins  
At 100km/h and with 3G’s being put through her body, Jacinta Carroll was pulled into the jump at Moomba Masters at just 100 days Postpartum. If that isn’t mind blowing enough, what’s more crazy is what she won the event. This chat will blow your mind and show you that with enough research and support, getting back to sport at the highest level is absolutely possible.

Sickness, Success and everything in between [w/ Alyce Wood]

May 29 2024 42 mins  
Join host Alyce Wood for a solo episode of The Mum Athlete podcast, where she shares the raw realities of juggling travel, motherhood, and elite sport. From sicknesses to successes, Alyce opens up about the challenges and triumphs of her recent month, offering listeners a glimpse into the chaotic but beautiful journey of being a mum athlete.

He's the glue that keeps the Woods together [w/ Jordan Wood]

May 08 2024 41 mins  
The acronym WAG, often associated with the Wives and Girlfriends of athletes, is familiar to many, but what about their counterpart? In this episode Alyce dives into a conversation with her husband, Jordan Wood, to delve into his role as a HAB (Husband and Boyfriend). Throughout their journey, he's served as a pillar of support, handling logistics, offering guidance, and fillin

A champions journey into motherhood [w/ Caitlin Regal]

Apr 24 2024 51 mins  
In this candid chat, we dive deep into Caitlin Regal's post-Tokyo Olympics journey. After winning Gold in the K2 500m alongside Lisa Carrington, Caitlin confronted a pivotal choice: cling to the familiarity of athlete life or embrace the unknown. Join us as Caitlin opens up about her decision to retire from elite sport, offering valuable insights into her transition from athlete to

The science behind Mum-Athletes who do ‘et al' [w/ Dr. Melanie Hayman]

Apr 10 2024 56 mins  
In this episode I'm joined by Dr Melanie Haymen who is a guru when it comes to Mums in sport. In fact, if you’re looking at starting a family as an athlete I would have no doubt that you have read an article or a guideline with her name on it. During the episode we talk about optimizing performance and health before conception to navigating the physical demands of pregnancy a

Pelvic Floor, Pregnancy and Paddling [w/ Cat McArthur]

Mar 27 2024 48 mins  
This week we dive into the world of Pelvic Floor and Pregnancy with Cat McArthur. With her unique dual expertise as an Olympian and a Women's Health Physiotherapist, Cat offers a deep dive into the world of women's health, blending her professional knowledge with genuine warmth. Filled with actionable advice, the latest research, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a must listen

From Florence to Paris [w/ April Burnett]

Mar 13 2024 47 mins  
Who better to steer a deep dive into Alyce's journey to becoming a Mum-Athlete than her sister April. Join them as they re-live the moment April knew Alyce was pregnant, talk about the crazy gym sessions Alyce undertook when she was pregnant, and cover off on the expectations vs reality of being an elite athlete and a Mum. This tell-all episode is the perfect way to kick-start a th

Welcome to The Mum Athlete!

Feb 07 2024 2 mins  
Welcome to ‘The Mum Athlete,’ a podcast that gives you a front row seat to the world of motherhood and elite sport. My name is Alyce Wood, and I'm so excited to explore this topic with you! Through my lived experience, and the experience of others, I hope we can build a place where having a child while playing sport is a normal and well supported part of a females athletic prog