Shaped by Trent Cotchin

In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with Rachael Taylor — former Olympian, world championship silver medallist, and now a powerful voice for women navigating identity, burnout, and reinvention. From growing up on a cold Ballarat farm to rowing for Australia at the Sydney Olympics, Rachael’s story is one of grit, heartbreak, and ultimately, transformation.She opens up about the hidden cost of chasing gold, the private pain of coming second, and how her entire identity was tied to being “Rach the Rower.” But this conversation goes far beyond sport — touching on motherhood, separation, betrayal, and rediscovering self-worth.Rachael reveals the raw truth about burnout, the danger of living out of alignment with your values, and what it really takes to rebuild yourself from rock bottom. It’s a masterclass in resilience, vulnerability, and learning to define success on your own terms.This episode will make you rethink what it means to “win” — in sport, in career, and in life.You’ll learn:How Rachael rebuilt her identity after Olympic heartbreak and career burnoutThe warning signs of burnout and how to truly recover your nervous systemWhy courage, self-compassion, and authenticity are the real measures of successThis is one of the most powerful and brutally honest conversations you’ll hear all year.This episode is proudly supported by Ezee Mobile.Stay connected with unbeatable value and flexible prepaid plans designed for every lifestyle. Simple, affordable, and available now at Chemist WarehouseBuy here#RachaelTaylor #ShapedPodcast #TrentCotchin #Olympian #AFL #LifeAfterSport #BurnoutRecovery #WomenInSport #Mindset #Resilience #AthleteTransition #Parenthood #SelfDevelopment #Unfiltered #BrutallyHonest #Inspiration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympic swimming legend Leisel Jones sits down with for a deeply honest episode of Shaped, sharing the people, pressures and experiences that shaped her journey to the very top of elite sport.From describing herself as a mediocre swimmer in her early years to becoming a multiple Olympic gold medallist, Leisel opens up about the immense pressure, expectations and scrutiny that came with success on the world stage. She speaks candidly about mental health, body image, burnout and identity, and how these challenges intensified throughout her career and into retirement from swimming.This conversation goes far beyond medals and records. Leisel reflects on childhood sacrifice, the emotional cost of elite performance, and the importance of staying true to yourself in an environment that constantly demands more. She shares the lessons she’s learned about balance, authenticity and redefining success, offering insight that resonates well beyond sport.A raw, reflective and inspiring episode about personal growth, resilience and life after elite competition.#LeiselJones #ShapedPodcast #OlympicSwimmer #SwimmingAustralia #MentalHealthInSport#BodyImage #EliteAthletes #LifeAfterSport #Olympics #AthleteMindset#RetirementFromSport #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #HighPerformance #Authenticity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with one of Australia’s most respected high-performance mindset coaches — Emma Murray. From her days as an elite netballer to guiding the Richmond Football Club through their premiership years, Emma has spent decades helping others master the mental game — all while navigating her own extraordinary journey through motherhood, trauma, and personal growth.Emma opens up about her son Will’s life-changing accident, the reality of living with ongoing trauma, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild herself and her family. She shares raw truths about acceptance, fear, and disassociation, revealing the inner tools she teaches Olympians, CEOs, and professional athletes to help them perform under pressure — and live with more presence and peace.From the Richmond locker rooms to Formula 1 and the Olympic village, Emma’s impact has been profound — but here, she speaks not as a coach, but as a mother, a woman, and a survivor.This conversation will leave you rethinking resilience, success, and what it truly means to be in control.You’ll learn:How to find true acceptance and let go of what you can’t controlThe difference between awareness and emotional regulationHow to manage pressure, fear, and self-sabotage in everyday lifeThe lessons behind Richmond’s legendary mindset transformationHow trauma reshapes love, family, and identity — and how to keep showing upThis is one of the most vulnerable and powerful conversations yet on Shaped.This episode is proudly supported by Ezee Mobile.Stay connected with unbeatable value and flexible prepaid plans designed for every lifestyle. Simple, affordable, and available now at Chemist WarehouseBuy here#EmmaMurray #ShapedPodcast #TrentCotchin #HighPerformanceMindset #Mindfulness #Acceptance #Resilience #RichmondTigers #AFL #Olympics #Parenting #TraumaRecovery #MindsetCoach #SelfDevelopment #Unfiltered #BrutallyHonest #Unapologetic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Shaped, Trent sits down with former Australian netball superstar Bianca Chatfield to dive deep into the mindset, leadership, and life lessons behind her extraordinary career.Bianca Chatfield represented Australia 59 times between 2001–2014, winning World Championship gold, Commonwealth Games gold, and six national premierships across her time with the Melbourne Phoenix and Melbourne Vixens. As an eight-season captain and one of the most respected leaders in Australian sport, Bianca shares what truly shaped her success on and off the court.We explore her journey into elite netball, the pressures of performing at the highest level, the evolution of her leadership style, and the transition into media and life beyond professional sport. From commentating Super Netball to competing on The Block to covering cricket for Fox Sports, Bianca opens up about reinvention, resilience, and finding purpose after retirement.This is an inspiring conversation for athletes, leaders, coaches, parents, and anyone navigating growth, change, or high-performance environments.This episode is proudly supported by Ezee Mobile.Stay connected with unbeatable value and flexible prepaid plans designed for every lifestyle. Simple, affordable, and available now at Chemist Warehouse.Buy here#BiancaChatfield #NetballAustralia #MelbourneVixens #MelbournePhoenix #AustralianNetball #SuncorpSuperNetball #WomenInSport #Leadership #HighPerformance #AthleteMindset #SportPodcast #ShapedPodcast #TrentCotchin #EliteAthlete #LifeAfterSport #CommonwealthGames #WorldNetballChampionships #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #SportsLeadership #NetballLegend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bathurst 1000 special, five-time winner and motorsport legend Steve Richards (Richo) joins us on Shaped. Coming from a famous racing family, Steve opens up about his journey from a humble New Zealand upbringing to the top of Australian motorsport.Richo shares powerful insights into the sacrifices behind the scenes, the role of family support, and the resilience needed to succeed in racing. He reflects on his Bathurst victories, the evolution of his race preparation, and how he now dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation of drivers. Beyond the track, Steve talks about life after racing, finding balance, and why he believes true success is about happiness and fulfillment.If you’re a fan of Bathurst, V8 Supercars, or motorsport legends, this conversation is packed with lessons on performance, teamwork, and living with purpose.#motorsport #Bathurst1000 #racing #V8 #v8supercars #success #lifeaftersport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.