Olympic Gold Medalist Anita Nall Richesson - The New Gold Standard: Holistic Athletic Development

Real Talk for Sport Parents Podcast

Hosted by Samantha Livingstone

 

Ep. 16 - Olympic Gold Medalist Anita Nall Richesson - The New Gold Standard: Holistic Athletic Development

 

In this episode of the Real Talk for Sports Parents podcast, host Samantha Livingstone welcomes guest Anita Nall Richesson, an Olympian and holistic wellness coach. Anita shares her journey from an Olympic swimmer to a nutrition and wellness expert, discussing the importance of holistic approaches in nurturing young athletes. They discuss vital parenting aspects, including fostering intuition, emotional health, and the impact of diet on overall well-being. Anita also critiques outdated coaching methods and emphasizes the necessity for developmental processes and genuine connections between coaches and athletes. This conversation offers profound insights for parents, coaches, and athletes aiming to elevate sports experiences and personal growth.

 

 

·       03:25 Anita's Early Life and Swimming Journey

·       09:31 The Olympic Experience and Challenges

·       24:17 Post-Olympic Struggles and New Beginnings

·       31:40 Parenting and Coaching Philosophy

·       44:28 The Impact of Coaching Styles on Athletes

·       54:37 Navigating Late Entry into Sports

·       57:40 The Role of Intuition and Flow

·       01:00:16 Functional Nutrition and DNA Testing

·       01:06:51 Empowering Parents and Coaches

 

 

Quotes

 

• ”I was from the generation where parents went to work all day and you just like dealt with it and fed yourself and did the whole thing. So they would go to work all day and really the only thing that was close to us to be able to walk to was the pool.”[06:18]

 

•  ” Look your kids in the eye. Get to know them. Yeah. Find out who they're guys. If you don't have an interest in that, I'm sorry. You should not be coaching.” [48:54]

 

•  ”I have found so many kids that, because they started soccer at five and they got good at it, they stay in it, but they hate it. They really don't even like it, but no one's ever asked them, Hey, do you wanna keep doing this? [53:35]

 

 Social Media and Links

·       RTSP Instagram

·       samanthalivingstone

·       Instagram @5d_athlete

·       5dathlete.com

 

Bio:

 

Anita swept the cycle (gold, silver, and bronze) at the 1992 Olympics, is an Elite member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, and spent three NFL seasons as a Nutrition Consultant & Wellness Coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Challenged by a series of “mystery illnesses” following the 1992 Olympics, Anita rediscovered her health through food. After working with top-tier high-performers like athletes and corporate executives for the last 20+ years, Anita founded Champion Power Programs & 5D Athlete, where she teaches and coaches other high-performers on how to reach and stay at the top of their game using her signature Power Plate Formula and other wellness strategies for sustained health and success.

 

• 40+ years of experience in sports
• Certified Holistic Nutrition Specialist
• Certified Life Coach
• Certified Essential Oil Coach
• Corporate Speaker
• Corporate Wellness Program Creator
• Nutrition & Wellness Coach to Olympians, UFC Fighters, NFL Players, Grammy-Award Winning Musicians, Fit from Foodies, and Developing Athletes

 

 

 

 

 

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