• Jean Mitchell: Overcoming Brain Cancer, Olympic Rowing, and the Power of Resilience

  • Dec 21 2024
  • Length: 52 mins
  • Podcast

Jean Mitchell: Overcoming Brain Cancer, Olympic Rowing, and the Power of Resilience

  • Summary

  • Introducing Jean Mitchell, an inspirational Olympic rower and brain cancer survivor who has shown remarkable resilience. Today, we dive into Jean's incredible journey, from the life-altering discovery of her brain tumour at 16 to her triumphant participation in the Paris Olympics.

    Jean shares her personal insights on overcoming her health challenges, the rigorous training regimen of an Olympic rower, and her recent achievements in the Paris Games. She also discusses the mental and physical aspects of recovery, her passion for rowing, and the importance of support systems in her life.

    00:00 - Introduction to ELEVEN 00:26 - Welcoming Jean Mitchell 01:38 - Jean’s early experiences with rowing and her health diagnosis 12:15 - Overcoming a brain tumour and the road to recovery 27:08 - Jean's return to rowing and making the Olympic team 35:01 - Insights into Jean's training and nutrition 36:58 - Mental resilience in facing life's challenges 37:21 - Jean's influence and role in the rowing community 38:24 - Closing thoughts and Jean’s future aspirations 39:51 - Conclusion and thank you to Jean

    Make sure you follow Jean’s journey and support foundations like RCD so we can strive towards finding a cure for brain cancer.

    Eve, ELEVEN.

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