Behind the Dream
Sharing stories that tell you more about what really goes on in the hearts and minds of professional athletes - the ups and downs, the good times and the challenges. This podcast offers a behind the scenes glimpse into the world of sport.
Episodes
27 episodes
Episode #26: Former England rugby player Tim Stimpson reflects on legacy, happiness and living his values.
Tim Stimpson, former England and British & Irish Lions rugby player, has been described as one of the most successful players of his generation. He was instrumental in helping the Leicester Tigers win the Premiership 4 times in a row, as we...
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Episode 26
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Episode #25: Dr Markus Rogan, former 200m Backstroke World Record holder, talks trauma, identity and finding his way in life
Dr Markus Rogan is a former Austrian swimmer and now clinical psychologist. He competed in 4 x Olympic Games, winning silver in the 100m and 200m Backstroke in Athens 2004; became World Short Course Champion in 2008, the year he also broke the ...
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Episode 25
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46:55
Episode #24: Protea Netball Player Lenize Potgieter talks about her "very dark blue days" and learning to love herself as a player and person
Protea netball goal shooter Lenize Potgieter has played internationally for over 8 years, earning 39 caps for South Africa and playing in the professional netball leagues around the world. At 1.88cm tall, she is both a strong physical and...
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Episode 24
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49:01
Episode #23: Olympic flagbearer & South African hockey player Phumelela Mbande talking self-worth, mental health and coping post-Olympics
Been given the honour of carrying the South African flag at the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony came as a huge surprise to Phumelela Mbande. So began a rollercoaster ride of an Olympic experience for the SA Hockey team vice-captain - one she is ...
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Episode 23
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47:28
Episode #22: Paralympic Gold Medalist Samkelo Radebe talking disability, inspiration and being emotionally intelligent
Samkelo Radebe had both his hands amputated as a young child when a game with his brother and friends went badly wrong and 11 000v of electricity surged through his body. But even then, his optimistic and pragmatic nature helped him...
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58:34
Episode #21: 5 x Olympic Gold medallist Aaron Peirsol talks about facing insecurities, following curiosities, and finding new ways of being in life after swimming
Aaron Peirsol - one of the greatest backstroke swimmers in history - is a 5 x Olympic Gold medallist and 3 x Olympian. He broke the world record in the 100m and 200m backstroke a combined 13 times, and still holds the world record&n...
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Episode 21
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Episode #20: Former World Record holder and Paralympic Gold Medalist Shireen Sapiro talks about the heart break of retirement and finding herself again in life after swimming
Shireen Sapiro is a 3 x Paralympic swimmer, and former 100m Backstroke World Record holder - a record she broke at 17 years old, only 4 years after a devastating boat accident almost took her her life, slicing her in half, shattering her pelvis...
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Episode 20
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45:38
Episode #19: Olympic gold medalist & multiple World Record holder, swimmer Roland Schoeman, talks about finding peace with life and himself
Roland Schoeman has been to an incredible four Olympic Games and is one of South Africa's most decorated Olympians. In Athens 2004, he was part of the 4 x 100m freestyle relay that won Gold against the heavily favoured Americans and Australians...
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Episode 19
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45:39
Episode #18: Malcolm Lemmons - former professional basketball player & now author, entrepreneur & mental health advocate
Malcolm Lemmons is a former professional basketball player and through his experiences as an athlete, found his mission and purpose which is to educate and empower athletes to be great both in and out of sports. He has written 2 books, is a wel...
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Episode #17: Double Olympic Gold Medalist Kami Craig talks about belonging, meaning & finding purpose in life after Water Polo
It is hard to overstate Kami Craig's accomplishments. She is considered to be one of the greatest ever Water Polo players and her incredible list of accomplishments over the course of her 13 year international career includes 2 x Olympic Gold m...
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Episode 17
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1:01:55
Episode #16: Polocrosse World Cup Winning Coach Bruce MacLarty talks about building a winning team, self-belief and pursuit of excellence
Bruce MacLarty is widely considered to be the worlds best Polocrosse coach, and when you look at his win record, he is certainly one of the most successful coaches around across all sports. He has lead South Africa to back to back World Cup tit...
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Episode 16
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43:39
Episode #15: Olympic medallist and cancer survivor, rower Lawrence Brittain, talking about the importance of mindset and perspective
"It was pure excitement" is how Lawerence Brittain describes the moment he and rowing partner Shaun Keeling realised they were going to win the silver medal in the Coxless Pair at the Rio Olympic Games. Fulfilling a childhood dream is exciting ...
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Episode #14: Former elite gymnast Glenn Joselowitz - a story of trauma, courage and healing
In this special, and quite harrowing episode, former elite South African gymnast Glenn Joselowitz courageously shares his story of sexual abuse by his coach when he was a young athlete, and how he ultimately found healing and peace.It took ...
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57:48
Episode #13: Surfing legend Shaun Tomson talks about being stoked and the life lessons surfing taught him
Shaun Tomson is a true sporting legend. Not only has he been named as one of the 25 most influential surfers of the century and one of the top 10 greatest surfers of all time, he is also considered the architect of the modern professional surfe...
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Episode 13
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55:58
Episode #12: Former Springbok and Sharks winger Odwa Ndungane talks love of the game and life after rugby
Born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, Odwa Ndungane and his twin brother Akona initially dreamt of a career in football, but went on to become the only twins ever to play for the Springboks. During his remarkable 17 year career, Odw...
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Episode 12
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42:51
Episode #11: Lancashire cricket captain Dane Vilas talks about knowing who you are & growing as both a person & a player
Lancashire cricket captain Dane Vilas has had nothing short of an exceptional career - scoring over 15 000 runs (with a First Class high score of 266 and List A score of 166) and taking over 500 catches. However, the Johannesburg born wicket-ke...
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42:18
Episode #10 - Part 2: Olympic legend Penny Heyns talks about finding new identity, meaning and purpose in life after swimming
Olympic double gold medalist, and 14 x world record holder, Penny Heyns changed swimming history. However, success brings its own challenges, not least of which is coping with leaving the swimming world and adjusting to 'normal' life. In Part 2...
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Episode 10
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35:34
Episode #10 - Part 1: Olympic double gold medalist and swimming legend Penny Heyns talks about performance and purpose
From growing up in the small coastal town of Amanzimtoti on the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast, Penny Heyns went on to re-write history in the swimming world. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games she became the first woman ever to win both the 100m an...
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Episode 10
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49:25
Episode #9: Former Protea cricketer Paul Harris talks about lessons learnt, and adjusting to life after cricket
After making his first class debut in 1998, spinner Paul Harris went on to have a 15 year professional cricket career, taking over 100 wickets for South Africa (and close to 400 in domestic cricket) and was named Newcomer of the Year in 2007 by...
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Episode 8
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Episode #8: Former Finnish & Premier League goalkeeper Peter Enckelman talks about finding contentment and life after football
After playing for his home town club TPS Turku for 4 years, goalkeeper Peter Enckelman signed his first Premier League contract with Aston Villa. He went on to play for another 15 years at various clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Cardiff City ...
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Episode 8
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45:04
Episode #7: US Olympic medallist, swimmer Caroline Burckle, talks about embracing her difference, self-discovery and mental health
Caroline Burckle, by her own admission, is not your 'normal' swimmer, and for many years battled to try fit the mould of what a swimmer should be. But, when she embraced her difference she began to excel - and what a swimming career it was.
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Episode 7
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49:22
Episode #6: South African hockey legend Marsha Cox talks about her love for the game & instilling hope in others
Marsha Cox is a hockey legend. She went to 3 Olympic Games, 4 Commonwealth Games, 2 World Cups and is still the most capped South African hockey player of all time with over 330 caps. Marsha was also the first player of colour to captain the Pr...
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Episode 6
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37:27
Episode #5: Former Protea Cricketer JP Duminy talks about identity, self worth and finding purpose
Over a 20 year career, former Protea all-rounder JP Duminy scored over 9000 runs and took over 200 wickets. He was the vice-captain of the Protea T20 team and captained various international teams in India, Pakistan and Canada. In this episode ...
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Episode 5
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43:53
Episode #4: High Altitude Mountaineer Remy Kloos - a story of grit and grace in pursuit of the 7 summits
High altitude mountaineer Remy Kloos is on track to become the youngest African to scale the 7 summits (the highest mountains on each of the 7 continents). In fact she should be on Everest right now if it were not for the coronavirus lockdown. ...
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Episode 4
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41:41
Episode #3: Former Springbok rugby player Robbi Kempson talks about dealing with depression
Former Springbok ruby player Robbi Kempson played 37 test matches for South Africa over an 11 year international career. As a prop, he was both physically and mentally tough relishing the challenge of being in the front row of a scrum. Then aft...
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Episode 3
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