The Shift Conversations

The Shift Conversations is where Olympians share the stories that never make the highlight reels. Hosted by Olympians Phobay Lolik and Sandrine Billiet, this podcast explores identity, reinvention, resilience, leadership, and life beyond sport. Through honest conversations with Olympians from around the world, we uncover the challenges, lessons, and transformations that shape the next chapter. Because the biggest shift isn't winning a medal—it's discovering who you are after.

The Shift Conversations is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Shift Conversations, a society show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  The Strength to Belong | Sandrine Ray OLY

  Aug 18, 202630 minS2

  At eight years old, Sandrine Ray OLY dreamed of playing ice hockey at the Olympic Games. At the time, it seemed impossible; women’s ice hockey wasn’t even an Olympic sport. When people told her that she, and women like her, didn't belong, she chose to follow her passion anyway. Twenty years later, she represented Switzerland at the Turin 2006 Olympic Games. Today, as a sports chaplain, she supports athletes on their journey pursuing their own dreams. Listen to this inspiring conversation about perseverance, purpose, and the power of believing in what others say cannot be done. Learn more about Sandrine - Instagram: @ray24.ch - Athletes in Action: https://athletesinaction.org/

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  Episode #8

  Purpose Beyond the Game | Hugo Inglis OLY

  Aug 11, 202643 minS2

  A four-time Olympian and former vice-captain of the New Zealand Black Sticks, Hugo Inglis OLY was one of the most capped players in New Zealand hockey history. But the more he traveled the world competing, the harder it became to ignore the contradiction between his career and his environmental convictions. After retiring, he co-founded High Impact Athletes, a global movement that channels elite athlete funding toward evidence-based climate solutions. With over 240 athletes from 50 disciplines across 35 countries, HIA has directed more than $2 million to organizations tackling climate change. In 2025, he won the IOC Climate Action Award. Tune in to hear how a hockey player found his greatest impact off the field. Follow Hugo on Instagram: @hugo.inglis Visit High Impact Athletes: www.highimpactathletes.org Visit Race for Impact: www.raceforimpact.com Visit SOCZ: www.socz.orgVisit 1in3: www.1in3.org

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  The Courage to Go First | Regina Martinez OLY, M.D., MPH

  Aug 4, 202621 minS2

  A Mexican emergency room doctor who had never touched a ski until she was 28, Regina Martínez Lorenzo OLY made history at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics as the first Mexican woman to ever compete in cross-country skiing at the Winter Games. While logging 80-hour hospital shifts in Miami, she trained on roller skis on pavement and worked as a dog walker to afford flights to snow. She didn't choose between medicine and the Olympics. She chose both. Tune in to hear how she made the impossible possible. Regina is currently preparing for this Winter's World Ski Championships in Falun 2027 and is working hard to see how far she can go on her journey to the 2030 Winter Olympics. She is also working to establish Nordic skiing in Mexico City to help grow the sport and increase participation for future generations. Help Regina Make History for Mexico in Skiing

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  The Making of an Olympic Champion | Matteo Tagliariol OLY

  Jul 27, 202651 minS2

  The 2008 Beijing Olympic champion in men's épée and the first Italian to win the individual épée gold since 1960, Matteo Tagliariol OLY didn't stumble into greatness. From childhood, he made every decision through a single lens: Would an Olympic champion do this? That relentless commitment carried him all the way to the top of his sport. But when injuries and circumstances beyond his control threatened to end his career, he found a way to keep going anyway. His story is one of a champion who built himself from the inside out and had to do it all over again. Tune in to hear how one of Fencing's greatest navigated the long road after the podium. Follow Matteo on Instagram: @forzataglia

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  Episode #5

  The Grace of Giving Back | Dr. Gracie-Ann Dinkins OLY

  Jul 7, 202629 minS1

  Dr. Gracie-Ann Dinkins OLY has spent her life answering some of the world’s toughest calls—first as a 3X Olympian representing Liberia and later as a Trauma Surgeon saving lives on the front lines of emergency medicine. From fleeing civil war to building a distinguished surgical career in California, she has transformed adversity into purpose. She has led international surgical missions across Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia, bringing critical care to underserved communities. Today, as CEO of the Kutoa Afrika Foundation, she continues to create opportunities for the next generation through clean water initiatives and educational programs for young women in Liberia. Tune in to hear how one trailblazer continues to make multiple SHIFTs. To learn more about Dr. Gracie-Ann Dinkins' OLY work beyond the operating room, visit the Kutoa Afrika Foundation and see how they're creating lasting change through education, mentorship, and community development across Liberia.

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