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The Female Athlete Project
Women's Sports
Olympics
Australia
Wallaroos
Matildas
AFLW
Mental Health
Women's Rugby
NRLW
Paralympics
Netball
Women's Rugby World Cup
WNBA
WNBL
Women's Football
Women's Super League
Online Harassment
Social Media
Cricket
Women's Health

One day, female athletes will be recognised by their achievements, not by their gender. Until then, we'll keep sharing the stories of epic Aussie female athletes. Join Olympic Gold Medallist, Chloe Dalton, as she chats with World Champions, fellow Olympians, and athletes at the top of their game. Listen to our weekly episodes of the wrap - news and highlights about women's sports news.

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A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Courtney Bruce became the seventh Diamond in history to reach 100 caps, Engla... more

Libby Trickett OAM is one of Australia’s most decorated competitive swimmers. She achieved gold at three consecutive Olympic Games and has broken multiple world records and amassed 15 World Championship titles.

Inducted into both the Sport Australi... more

A weekly podcast where Bez and Chloe break down the biggest stories in women's sport, dig into the issues that matter, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

This week: Robin Goomes became the first rider to win the Red Bull Rampage title three t... more

THE NEXT is a monthly podcast from The Female Athlete Project.

Each episode, futurist and former athlete Reanna Browne joins Chloe and Bez to explore what’s changing in women’s sport, before it hits the headlines.

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WE'RE MOVING:

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Recent Guests

Libby Trickett
Olympic gold medalist, world-record-holding swimmer and mental health advocate
Sportish
Episode: libby trickett on processing a silver medal, retiring twice and being a mother
Julia Chiera
Head of AFLW at the AFL Players' Association (AFLPA)
AFL Players' Association
Episode: head of afl player's association on changing culture, club by club, staff member by staff member.
Sophie Molineux
Aussie cricket captain and World Cup winner
Australian Women's Cricket Team
Episode: sophie molineux on being talent-spotted at 10 and growing into a loved leader in cricket
Brooke McIntosh
Endurance runner and mental health advocate
Just One More movement
Episode: brooke mcintosh from hitting rock bottom to running 14,200km around australia
Sharyn Donaghy
General Manager of Athlete Wellbeing at the Australian Netball Players Association; leading fertility partnerships for Netballers; career development advocate
Australian Netball Players Association
Episode: sharyn donaghy on leading a world-first fertility care for elite female athletes and career development after sport
Erin Cuthbert
Chelsea Women's player, Chelsea legend, international standout
Chelsea Football Club
Episode: We Are Chelsea x The Female Athlete Project LIVE
Sonia Bompastor
Chelsea Women's Head Coach
Chelsea Football Club
Episode: We Are Chelsea x The Female Athlete Project LIVE
Bridie O'Donnell
Former professional cyclist and broadcaster
Episode: how bridie o’donnell turned a viral blog into her pathway to mainstream sports commentary
Ellie Carpenter
Professional footballer, Chelsea FC and Matildas player
Chelsea FC
Episode: ellie carpenter on her return to australia and the early days playing soccer with her brother

Hosts

Bez
Co-host, regular on the show
Chloe Dalton
Host of The Wrap; Host of The Female Athlete Project; Olympic Gold Medallist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 486 ratings
  • Love the podcast.

    Loving the podcast, but over the last few weeks I have really noticed the sound quality has dropped off. All the sounds effects and pre and post show stuff if fine. Just when Chloe, Bez and when guests are speaking it is rather quiet.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bang 88
    Australia2 months ago
  • Sports convert

    Thanks to a soccer playing daughter I’m a recent sports convert. Love this podcast, find every athlete interview fascinating - even as a non sporty person. Keep fighting the good fight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clairsy T
    Australia8 months ago
  • Huge Chloe fan

    I love sport, Rugby Union in particular. I remember watching Chloe in the 7s at Rio and marvelling at her athleticism. Being from North Queensland, I had never really watched AFL, but when she made the switch, I started watching it, I still don’t watch much AFL, but I do watch most AFLW matches. My wife bought me her book Girls Play Sport, and 🤯mind blown, she is not just an incredible athlete, but also an incredible scholar with so much insight and experience on how to grow and market women’s ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stevehedger
    Australia2 years ago
  • You’re a tautology

    If you love to hear about the progress of woman’s sport, and things that need to be called out when they’re not good enough, you’ll get everything you need with this pod and more. The chemistry between Chole and Bez would have me listening even if they were just shooting the breeze. So much joy and positivity and comebacks like the title of this review have me continuously rewinding to remind myself what was being discussed as these two are just so engaging that I’ve get so engrossed in a tangen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brownie#33
    Australia2 years ago
  • Smart inspiring and funny!

    Love this podcast, it is evidence based and entertaining. It gives me a much better appreciation of women’s sport and shares great approaches to life in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #1rower
    Australia2 years ago

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Sports content is highly engaging and inspirational with a focus on women in sport.

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Talking Points

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libby trickett on processing a silver medal, retiring twice and being a mother
Q: What has motherhood been like for you?
Trickett describes the transition to parenthood as intensely difficult, particularly with her first child, who did not sleep well. She experienced postnatal depression and continued to struggle with concerns about that first year, while also saying that raising five children has brought significant personal growth and joy.
libby trickett on processing a silver medal, retiring twice and being a mother
Q: What was the process like when you started to realize that you were actually quite talented in the pool and kind of moving into your teenage years where I imagine training was intense and early and it changed from being about play and enjoyment to probably being quite serious what you were trying to achieve?
Trickett had natural ability and made state finals as a child, but only began training seriously after missing the finals at age 14. When she started working harder during sessions, she qualified for age nationals within six months and began to see how training could help her race faster.
brooke mcintosh from hitting rock bottom to running 14,200km around australia
Q: How did you manage the mental side on tough days?
I focused on my purpose and used daily reminders of why I started, leaning into small interactions, supportive moments, and the idea that pain doesn't have the last say when you have a strong community behind you.
brooke mcintosh from hitting rock bottom to running 14,200km around australia
Q: What was the turning point that pushed you to take on the Australia-wide challenge?
Seeing the real impact of conversations and community around the 1600-kilometer run showed me there was a larger audience needing to hear this message, so I set out to run across Australia to amplify the mission and include others in the journey.
brooke mcintosh from hitting rock bottom to running 14,200km around australia
Q: Tell me about how you started seeing yourself as an athlete.
I spent years comparing myself to my brother and measuring worth by external achievements, but over time I began recognizing that every person is an athlete in their own way and that consistent, purposeful effort matters more than labels.

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7. Sonia Bompastor
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