Behind the Dream
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Behind the Dream
Sharing stories that tell you more about what really goes on in the hearts and minds of professional athletes - the ups and downs, the good times and the challenges. This podcast offers a behind the scenes glimpse into the world of sport.
Recent Episodes
27 episodes
Episode #26: Former England rugby player Tim Stimpson reflects on legacy, happiness and living his values.
Tim Stimpson, former England and British & Irish Lions rugby player, has been described as one of the most successful players of his generation. He wa...
Episode #25: Dr Markus Rogan, former 200m Backstroke World Record holder, talks trauma, identity and finding his way in life
Dr Markus Rogan is a former Austrian swimmer and now clinical psychologist. He competed in 4 x Olympic Games, winning silver in the 100m and 200m Back...
Episode #24: Protea Netball Player Lenize Potgieter talks about her "very dark blue days" and learning to love herself as a player and person
Protea netball goal shooter Lenize Potgieter has played internationally for over 8 years, earning 39 caps for South Africa and playing in the professi...
Episode #23: Olympic flagbearer & South African hockey player Phumelela Mbande talking self-worth, mental health and coping post-Olympics
Been given the honour of carrying the South African flag at the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony came as a huge surprise to Phumelela Mbande. So began a...
Episode #22: Paralympic Gold Medalist Samkelo Radebe talking disability, inspiration and being emotionally intelligent
Samkelo Radebe had both his hands amputated as a young child when a game with his brother and friends went badly wrong and 11 000v of electricity sur...
Episode #21: 5 x Olympic Gold medallist Aaron Peirsol talks about facing insecurities, following curiosities, and finding new ways of being in life after swimming
Aaron Peirsol - one of the greatest backstroke swimmers in history - is a 5 x Olympic Gold medallist and 3 x Olympian. He broke the world record in...
Episode #20: Former World Record holder and Paralympic Gold Medalist Shireen Sapiro talks about the heart break of retirement and finding herself again in life after swimming
Shireen Sapiro is a 3 x Paralympic swimmer, and former 100m Backstroke World Record holder - a record she broke at 17 years old, only 4 years after a...
Episode #19: Olympic gold medalist & multiple World Record holder, swimmer Roland Schoeman, talks about finding peace with life and himself
Roland Schoeman has been to an incredible four Olympic Games and is one of South Africa's most decorated Olympians. In Athens 2004, he was part of the...
Episode #18: Malcolm Lemmons - former professional basketball player & now author, entrepreneur & mental health advocate
Malcolm Lemmons is a former professional basketball player and through his experiences as an athlete, found his mission and purpose which is to educat...
Episode #17: Double Olympic Gold Medalist Kami Craig talks about belonging, meaning & finding purpose in life after Water Polo
It is hard to overstate Kami Craig's accomplishments. She is considered to be one of the greatest ever Water Polo players and her incredible list of a...
Episode #16: Polocrosse World Cup Winning Coach Bruce MacLarty talks about building a winning team, self-belief and pursuit of excellence
Bruce MacLarty is widely considered to be the worlds best Polocrosse coach, and when you look at his win record, he is certainly one of the most succe...
Episode #15: Olympic medallist and cancer survivor, rower Lawrence Brittain, talking about the importance of mindset and perspective
"It was pure excitement" is how Lawerence Brittain describes the moment he and rowing partner Shaun Keeling realised they were going to win the silver...
Episode #14: Former elite gymnast Glenn Joselowitz - a story of trauma, courage and healing
In this special, and quite harrowing episode, former elite South African gymnast Glenn Joselowitz courageously shares his story of sexual abuse by his...
Episode #13: Surfing legend Shaun Tomson talks about being stoked and the life lessons surfing taught him
Shaun Tomson is a true sporting legend. Not only has he been named as one of the 25 most influential surfers of the century and one of the top 10 grea...
Episode #12: Former Springbok and Sharks winger Odwa Ndungane talks love of the game and life after rugby
Born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, Odwa Ndungane and his twin brother Akona initially dreamt of a career in football, but went on to become the only...
Episode #11: Lancashire cricket captain Dane Vilas talks about knowing who you are & growing as both a person & a player
Lancashire cricket captain Dane Vilas has had nothing short of an exceptional career - scoring over 15 000 runs (with a First Class high score of 266...
Episode #10 - Part 2: Olympic legend Penny Heyns talks about finding new identity, meaning and purpose in life after swimming
Olympic double gold medalist, and 14 x world record holder, Penny Heyns changed swimming history. However, success brings its own challenges, not leas...
Episode #10 - Part 1: Olympic double gold medalist and swimming legend Penny Heyns talks about performance and purpose
From growing up in the small coastal town of Amanzimtoti on the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast, Penny Heyns went on to re-write history in the swimming wo...
Episode #9: Former Protea cricketer Paul Harris talks about lessons learnt, and adjusting to life after cricket
After making his first class debut in 1998, spinner Paul Harris went on to have a 15 year professional cricket career, taking over 100 wickets for Sou...
Episode #8: Former Finnish & Premier League goalkeeper Peter Enckelman talks about finding contentment and life after football
After playing for his home town club TPS Turku for 4 years, goalkeeper Peter Enckelman signed his first Premier League contract with Aston Villa. He w...
Episode #7: US Olympic medallist, swimmer Caroline Burckle, talks about embracing her difference, self-discovery and mental health
Caroline Burckle, by her own admission, is not your 'normal' swimmer, and for many years battled to try fit the mould of what a swimmer should be. But...
Episode #6: South African hockey legend Marsha Cox talks about her love for the game & instilling hope in others
Marsha Cox is a hockey legend. She went to 3 Olympic Games, 4 Commonwealth Games, 2 World Cups and is still the most capped South African hockey playe...
Episode #5: Former Protea Cricketer JP Duminy talks about identity, self worth and finding purpose
Over a 20 year career, former Protea all-rounder JP Duminy scored over 9000 runs and took over 200 wickets. He was the vice-captain of the Protea T20...
Episode #4: High Altitude Mountaineer Remy Kloos - a story of grit and grace in pursuit of the 7 summits
High altitude mountaineer Remy Kloos is on track to become the youngest African to scale the 7 summits (the highest mountains on each of the 7 contine...
Episode #3: Former Springbok rugby player Robbi Kempson talks about dealing with depression
Former Springbok ruby player Robbi Kempson played 37 test matches for South Africa over an 11 year international career. As a prop, he was both physic...
Episode #2: Former South African Lifesaver and Provincial Swimmer Nicole O'Driscoll talking identity, self-worth and mental health
Nicole grew up loving water, so it is no surprise she turned to swimming and Lifesaving as her chosen sports. In fact, she says people always knew her...
Episode #1: Champion Jockey Anthony Delpech speaks about mental health and transition out of racing
Anthony Delpech is one of South Africa's greatest ever jockeys. He won the prestigious Durban July 4 times, was crowned champion jockey twice, still h...