Lauren Fleshman Is The Role Model We Need | Rich Roll Podcast

Growth

Lauren Fleshman reflects on the importance of embracing personal growth and the transition from competitive sports to other life endeavors. She shares her experience of being an alternate for the 2008 Olympics, highlighting how not achieving the title of Olympian pushed her to find self-approval and peace within herself. Rich Roll emphasizes the value of adaptability and trusting oneself, noting that personal growth often reveals the answers we seek 1. Fleshman acknowledges the constant need to recommit to personal growth, as life presents moments of choice that challenge one's intentions 2.

   

Creativity

Lauren Fleshman discusses her creative pursuits beyond athletics, focusing on writing, music, and podcasting. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries to balance her creative endeavors with family life, aiming to be present with her loved ones 3. Fleshman shares her experience of growing up in a household without safe boundaries, which influences her need for clear separation between work and personal life 4. This approach helps her maintain a sense of safety and focus on her creative projects.