Motherhood fuelled her Olympic Dream.
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For most, becoming a parent is a seismic shift, a lifequake that transforms everything we thought we knew about ourselves.
It's a journey that challenges us to re-evaluate our priorities and make some tough decisions. Like how to balance our own dreams with the responsibilities of raising our children?
In 2022, Vicky became a mom for the first time.
Two weeks later, her dream to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games was born.
With a newborn in her arms and just 2 years to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games, Vicky set out to pursue her passion - not just for herself but to inspire her son.
As parents, how do we carve out time for self-care without compromising precious moments spent nurturing our children's world?
Ultimately, we find ourselves grappling with two powerful questions - am giving enough and am I enough?
Vicky Botha is an inspiring business owner, triathlete, wife and mother of one who shares how she balances it all.
Vicky Botha
https://www.instagram.com/vickyvandermerwe/
https://triathlonsquad.co.za/
RECORDED AT LATITUDE PODCAST STUDIO: https://www.staylatitude.co.za/latitude-podcast-studio/
It's a journey that challenges us to re-evaluate our priorities and make some tough decisions. Like how to balance our own dreams with the responsibilities of raising our children?
In 2022, Vicky became a mom for the first time.
Two weeks later, her dream to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games was born.
With a newborn in her arms and just 2 years to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games, Vicky set out to pursue her passion - not just for herself but to inspire her son.
As parents, how do we carve out time for self-care without compromising precious moments spent nurturing our children's world?
Ultimately, we find ourselves grappling with two powerful questions - am giving enough and am I enough?
Vicky Botha is an inspiring business owner, triathlete, wife and mother of one who shares how she balances it all.
Vicky Botha
https://www.instagram.com/vickyvandermerwe/
https://triathlonsquad.co.za/
RECORDED AT LATITUDE PODCAST STUDIO: https://www.staylatitude.co.za/latitude-podcast-studio/
Chapters
- 00:00 Intro
- 03:02 Seismic shift of parenthood
- 05:12 Training while pregnant
- 08:59 Support systems
- 12:25 Mental imagery in sport
- 16:14 Mom guilt and sacrifices
- 18:30 Journey to the Olympics
- 22:12 Post-race reflections
- 24:27 Motivation behind the journey
