Michael Klim - The Race of His LIfe

About this episode

<p>What would it feel like to have the very thing that mad you great - your body, strength and co-ordination - slowly and painfully taken away from you?</p> <p>As a swimmer, Michael Klim was on top of the world - he was literally &lsquo;World Swimmer of the Year&rsquo;. Trips to the Olympics, medals of every colour, 21 world records AND his face on the cover of a Foo Fighters Album, Michael really did have it all.</p> <p>However, in 2022 Michael was diagnosed with a life changing condition, wherein your body attacks it&rsquo;s own tissue - chronic inflammatory demyelination polyneuropathy (CIDP).</p> <p>In this episode, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat to Michael about his equally impressive life out of the pool, and how his CIDP diagnosis has taught him a lot about identity, grief and relationships.</p> <p>In 2023, Michael partnered with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to help raise awareness for the vital role blood donation plays in not just his life, but the 1 in 3 Australians who will need blood products in their lifetime. To help recipients like Michael and countless others book a blood donation here. <a href="https://bit.ly/4c8Z6tN">https://bit.ly/4c8Z6tN</a></p> <p>To watch the full episode on YouTube, follow this link.&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3RHPUoi">https://bit.ly/3RHPUoi</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Links mentioned in the episode and extra resources:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>📺&nbsp;Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Homer Simpson&rsquo;s journey through the Stages of Grief - <a href="https://bit.ly/4epRAMJ">https://bit.ly/4epRAMJ</a>.</li> <li>The Imperfects x Lifeblood video - <a href="https://bit.ly/3z0Suiv">https://bit.ly/3z0Suiv</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>🎧 Previous Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Tim Minchin - Lucky To Be Here - <a href="https://apple.co/492kgsN">https://apple.co/492kgsN</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>Gina Chick - Don&rsquo;t Fight Life - <a href="https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8">https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>Elizabeth Day - The Me-est Version of Me - <a href="https://apple.co/47PubRU">https://apple.co/47PubRU</a>&nbsp;</li> <li>Reece Conca - Tackling Male Infertility - <a href="https://apple.co/4fUmEEm">https://apple.co/4fUmEEm</a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>📖&nbsp;Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle is here <a href="https://bit.ly/45tThVu">https://bit.ly/45tThVu</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>⛑️&nbsp;To support</p> <ul> <li>Lifeblood - <a href="https://bit.ly/4c8Z6tN">https://bit.ly/4c8Z6tN</a></li> <li>The Klim Foundation - <a href="https://bit.ly/4ejtGTj">bit.ly/4ejtGTj</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>🎧&nbsp; </strong>Things to listen to:</p> <ul> <li>Milkshakes for Marlee - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cwRDEW">https://bit.ly/4cwRDEW</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>