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Episode 97: What To Do When You Are Struggling with Lisa Curry

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What’s it like when someone who’s been to the Olympics three times goes through midlife and menopause?

As someone who has struggled with her weight, Lisa Curry knows what it’s like to find yourself unmotivated, overweight and depressed and then go through all the ups and downs of dealing with that.

Is menopause for former elite athletes a different experience to what ‘normal’ women experience? Do they navigate the whole thing better than the rest of us because they’re used to a highly disciplined life? What does Lisa mean when she says you need to find your ‘happy’ weight?

Lisa’s openness and honesty about every topic I threw at her in this conversation is totally inspiring.

On top of everything else life is throwing at her with menopause, empty nests, grandkids and sick parents, Lisa’s also dealing with the death of her daughter 18 months ago.

I expected Lisa to be the forceful go-getting former Olympian turned successful businesswoman that you see in the media but she’s warm, authentic and kind.

About Today’s Guest: Lisa Curry

3 times Olympian, World Champion Outrigger Canoeing, Business Owner

Inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame

Best known for her long and successful swimming career, Lisa Curry has competed in three Olympic Games, two World Championships and three Commonwealth Games. She was also the first swimmer to represent Australia at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games as a mother. In 1992, with two small children, Lisa swam her fastest ever time at the Barcelona Olympic Games.

Lisa has won four Outrigger Canoe World Championships with her team, the Riggeroos in the 72km race, and in 2005, Lisa became the first Australian to win the Hawaiian Molaki to Oahu 66km solo outrigger race. Lisa has been inducted into the Australia Hall of Fame.

As a highly successful businesswoman, in 2014, Lisa and her business partner, Naturopath and Author, Jeff Butterworth established Happy Healthy You, with their aim to combat the lack of support and education for Australian women seeking a natural alternative to treat and manage various health and hormonal issues.

Connect with Lisa:

Link Facebook Instagram

Happy Hormones

Happy HORMONES is a unique blend of natural herbal medicines designed to regulate a healthy menstrual cycle and relieve symptoms of premenstrual tension and menopause.
Find out more
Season 07
Season 07
Episode 97: What To Do When You Are Struggling with Lisa Curry
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What’s it like when someone who’s been to the Olympics three times goes through midlife and menopause?

As someone who has struggled with her weight, Lisa Curry knows what it’s like to find yourself unmotivated, overweight and depressed and then go through all the ups and downs of dealing with that.

Is menopause for former elite athletes a different experience to what ‘normal’ women experience? Do they navigate the whole thing better than the rest of us because they’re used to a highly disciplined life? What does Lisa mean when she says you need to find your ‘happy’ weight?

Lisa’s openness and honesty about every topic I threw at her in this conversation is totally inspiring.

On top of everything else life is throwing at her with menopause, empty nests, grandkids and sick parents, Lisa’s also dealing with the death of her daughter 18 months ago.

I expected Lisa to be the forceful go-getting former Olympian turned successful businesswoman that you see in the media but she’s warm, authentic and kind.

About Today’s Guest: Lisa Curry

3 times Olympian, World Champion Outrigger Canoeing, Business Owner

Inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame

Best known for her long and successful swimming career, Lisa Curry has competed in three Olympic Games, two World Championships and three Commonwealth Games. She was also the first swimmer to represent Australia at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games as a mother. In 1992, with two small children, Lisa swam her fastest ever time at the Barcelona Olympic Games.

Lisa has won four Outrigger Canoe World Championships with her team, the Riggeroos in the 72km race, and in 2005, Lisa became the first Australian to win the Hawaiian Molaki to Oahu 66km solo outrigger race. Lisa has been inducted into the Australia Hall of Fame.

As a highly successful businesswoman, in 2014, Lisa and her business partner, Naturopath and Author, Jeff Butterworth established Happy Healthy You, with their aim to combat the lack of support and education for Australian women seeking a natural alternative to treat and manage various health and hormonal issues.

Connect with Lisa:

Link Facebook Instagram

Happy Hormones

Happy HORMONES is a unique blend of natural herbal medicines designed to regulate a healthy menstrual cycle and relieve symptoms of premenstrual tension and menopause.
Find out more
Season 07
Season 07
Episode 97: What To Do When You Are Struggling with Lisa Curry
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