Meet Missy Franklin: she swam in the Olympics TWICE and brought home FIVE gold medals throughout her career. Not only is Missy incredibly talented in a swimming pool, she is an incredibly genuine human with a huge heart. She has such a refreshing perspective on life, motherhood and partnership and is a breath of fresh air. I’m so inspired by her story and all that she continues to do to serve and inspire others. What we cover in this episode: How Missy initially got into swimming & her journey to the OlympicsBalancing the Olympics with life as a teenage girl Body image and mental health struggles as an Olympic swimmer The injury that made her retire from the sport Navigating the identify shift from Olympic swimmer, to retired swimmer, to mom How she met her husband & becoming parents Her struggles with postpartum anxiety and how they prioritize marriage post-babyWhat Missy is most proud of - which might surprise you CONNECT WITH MISSY:Follow Missy on IG: @missyfranklin88Organizations she is involved in: @swimswag.store@yuwaindia@laureussportLearn To Swim - USA Swimming Foundation Affiliate Links & Other Resources Mentioned: Lovevery Affiliate Links: click here to shop (affiliate) Vooray Affiliate Link & Code WELLNESSFORTHEWIN: click here to shop To learn more about postpartum mental health, check out my episode with licensed therapists from The Counseling Collaborative here. (Episode 11) Check out my blog post on balancing life as a working mom & how to find a therapist if you need additional support and resources. CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more JOIN MY EMAIL LIST HERE! Please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! Your support means so much!