66: Life Lessons From Olympic Weightlifting: With Hannah Kaminski

Girls Talk Healthy Aging

In this episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging, co-hosts Shawna Kaminski and Alli Kerr sit down with International Olympic Weightlifting competitor Hannah Kaminski (aka Shawna's 30 year old daughter). Hannah shares her unique journey from competitive dance to wrestling before ultimately finding her passion in Olympic weightlifting—a sport that finally felt like the perfect fit for her body and mindset.

Hannah dives into what it takes to compete as one of Canada’s top athletes, from the mental and physical demands to the life lessons learned along the way. She shares the challenges of being in a sport where only the top six athletes are funded, her proudest achievement of medaling at the Commonwealth Games, and how the lessons from losses have shaped her growth more than her wins.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the sport itself—how it’s about personal achievement over appearance—and its evolving history, including the recent milestone of equal gender representation at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hannah also opens up about the realities of training at 30, navigating the demands of an aging athlete’s body, and the balance she’s looking forward to in the next phase of her fitness journey.

Whether you're a high-level competitor, a fitness enthusiast, or just curious about the intersection of health, aging, and sport, Hannah's story will leave you inspired to embrace new challenges and find strength at every stage of life.

Tune in for an episode packed with insights, resilience, and a powerful message about the value of trying new things to discover what fits you best at any age.

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