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PODCAST

The Normal World

annaleid bakker

Life after elite sport comes with its own challenges.OnThe Normal World, host Annaleid Bakker talks to former elite athletes about life after sport, the process of athlete retirement, the transition from elite sports to everyday life, and the mental health aspects that often accompany this change. Guests share why they left their sport, the obstacles they faced in starting over, and the advice they would give their younger selves.Want to share your story or join the conversation

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All Episodes

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Ep. 10 The Normal World of Sabrina Magnan

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2021/10/01

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Synchronized Swimming from a Canadian perspective. We’ll talk about why she started synchronized swimming, what effect the culture had on her when she quit her elite career and how she had overcome the challenges she faced.Sabrina started a Health Coaching company and you can find more information on her website www.sabrinamagnan.com or on social media: sabrina.magnan.health. She also created a free 7-day mindful eating challenge for

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Ep. 9 The Normal World of Nienke de Groot

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2021/09/01

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Volleyball. We talk about why she started playing volleyball, how she transferred to Belgium to play semi-professional for a year, and how she dealt with the struggles of deciding whether or not to quit volleyball when she moved abroad for 6 months.I’m Annaleid Bakker and welcome to the normal world ofNienke de groot.I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope

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Ep. 8 The Normal World of Kim Are Killingberg

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2021/08/01

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Squash. Kim Are Killingberg is sharing his story of how he started playing squash at a later age in Norway. How he had to moved The Netherlands to progress his career, and had to quit due to chronic fatigue illness.Kim is now working as a physiotherapist in Alpen aan den Rijn at CompleteFysioFitness. For more info about his practice, you can go to www.completefysiofitness.com or @completefysiofitness on Instagram.I hope by sharing

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Ep. 7 The Normal World of Petra de Bruin

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2021/07/01

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Handball. Petra de Bruin is sharing her story on why she started playing handball, how she progressed to the highest level in The Netherlands, which struggles she faced after she quit the first time around, and how it was different the second time she quit.I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help me heal in the sense that I can

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Ep. 6 The Normal World of Sjef Bakker (Dutch)

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2021/06/01

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Gymnastics. Sjef Bakker shares his story of why he started gymnastics in the first place, why he quit, how he experienced transitioning to being a coach and later on educate future coaches. This podcast is in Dutch, because Sjef, my dad, wasn't comfortable sharing his story in English.I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help me heal

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Ep. 5 The Normal World of Nienke Grun

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2021/05/01

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Synchronised Swimming. Nienke Grun shares her story of what drawn her into synchronized swimming, the setbacks she faced, and how she had to rediscover her identity after she quit her elite career.I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help me heal in the sense that I can create something I wish was there when I quit my elite career

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Ep. 4 The Normal World of Eva Mol

The Normal World ·

2021/03/31

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Climbing and Paraclimbing. Eva Mol shares her story of how she started climbing in the first place, how she joined the youth national climbing team, became wheelchair-bound, and rediscovered her love for climbing as a para climber.I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help me heal in the sense that I can create something I wish was

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Ep. 3 The Normal World of Bert Dammers

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2021/02/28

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of Trampolining. Bert Dammers shares his story about what drawn him into Trampolining, how he recovered from his injury at the World Championships in Paris, and his smooth transition into the normal world.I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help me heal in the sense that I can create something I wish was there when I quit my elite

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Ep2. The Normal World of Gonny Farley

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2021/01/31

In this episode of The Normal World, we'll dive into the world of elite softball. Gonny Farley shares her story about why she started playing softball, her journey to the Olympic Games of '96 in Atlanta, why she quit, and which struggles she faced to let go of the sport as a player.I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help me heal in the sense that I can create something I wish was there when I quit

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Ep1. The Normal World of Annaleid Bakker

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2020/12/31

In this episode of The Normal World, I'll share my story about transitioning from the elite gymnastics world into the normal world. Why I started gymnastics in the first place, why I quit, and which struggles I faced returning back into the normal world.I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help me heal in the sense that I can create something I wish was there when I quit my elite career. Enjoy

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Trailer - The Normal World

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2020/12/16

Welcome to the podcast The Normal World. A podcast where former elite athlete share their stories, not so much about their sports careers, but about how they found their way back into normal life.In this trailer, you can listen to more background information about why Annaleid created this podcast. I hope by sharing this podcast I can help other ex-elite athletes or athletes that are going to retire. I also hope that this podcast will help me heal in the sense that I can create something I wish was

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