Episode 52: Elena Semechin on comebacks, mental strength, and gut instincts
After being diagnosed with a brain tumor and as a young mother with only 2 percent vision, Elena Semechin fought her way back to the top of the sporting world. In a conversation with Olli Schmidt, she discusses doubt, resilience, intuition, and everyday life as a top athlete—and why true inclusion is more than just applause.
In our new podcast, Olli Schmidt talks with Elena Semechin, a Paralympic, world, and European champion in swimming. Elena speaks candidly about her comeback after battling cancer, her daily training routine as a mother with a visual impairment, the importance of acceptance and mental training, and her experiences with the media.
Elena Semechin offers practical tips: How do we even start a conversation? What words provide comfort—and when is listening more important than any solution?
From Lighthearted to Stormy—The Everyday Podcast with Olli Schmidt
Welcome to “Heiter bis stürmisch” — the everyday podcast. Whether you’re on cloud nine or deeply saddened, life has its ups and downs. That’s exactly what we’re all about: the everyday crises, such as arguments with your partner, parenting issues, work-related stress, uncertainties, and anxiety.
We talk to experts and provide you with practical tips to help you better cope with crises and challenges.
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