Kara Goucher: Inside the Secret World of Elite Sport Doping, Abuse & Deception

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This week, I am joined by Kara Goucher. She bravely shares her experiences as an athlete, including injuries, financial struggles, and her time with the Nike Oregon Project. We delve into the weight management pressures and ethical dilemmas she faced regarding doping practices. Kara also opens up about the emotional impact of being assaulted by her coach and the struggle to speak out about it. We also discuss the mistreatment of pregnant athletes by sponsors like Nike and the importance of advocating for clean sport and athlete welfare. Throughout our conversation, Kara emphasizes the importance of standing up for what’s right, even if it comes at a personal cost. Her story is inspiring and highlights the need for change in the sports industry and beyond. This is a powerful discussion. I encourage everyone to listen to this discussion and join Kara in speaking up against abuse and wrongdoing in sports. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Inside Tracker: Use code RICHROLL to save 25% OFF all Inside Tracker tests 👉insidetracker.com/richroll  On: Get 10% OFF high-performance shoes and apparel 👉on.com/RICHROLL Eight Sleep: Get $200 OFF the Pod 3 Cover 👉EightSleep.com/RICHROLL  AG1: Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉drinkAG1.com/RICHROLL Bon Charge: Use code RICHROLL to save 15% OFF 👉 boncharge.com/RICHROLL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices