Sasha Sessions: A Team USA Podcast

Meet Cody Miller, an Olympic gold medalist in swimming. Cody reflects on his gold medal journey at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and how his mindset has changed over time. He shares the his difficulties training for a postponed Olympic Games in 2021 amidst a global pandemic. Sasha and Cody discuss the struggles athletes face in finding themselves after the emotional rollercoaster of an Olympics. Cody explains how he's turned his passion for editing into a career as a vlogger to support his Olympic dreams and growing family.

Show Notes

Show Notes
  • :28 – Mindset going into Tokyo 2020 in 2021 vs. Rio Games 2016 
  • 3:42 – Career after Tokyo Games, new professional swimming league 
  • 6:28 – Competing at your first Games
  • 11:36 – Struggles and decision to keep swimming 
  • 16:10 – Dealing with injuries 
  • 17:56 – Coaching influences
  • 22:03 - Current coach 
  • 24:31 – Identity outside of swimming 
  • 31:55 – Vlogging 
  • 38:13 – Preparing for the Olympics amid COVID closures and uncertainty
  • 43:50 – Athletes who are bitter at their sport in retirement
  • 48:11 – Olympic or Paralympic moment in life 

What is Sasha Sessions: A Team USA Podcast?

Exceptional individuals share the stories that shaped them, how they define identity, and the motivations, habits, and opportunities that led to personal reinvention. Guests feature athletes from all sports and backgrounds, whose accomplishments inspire millions on the Olympic & Paralympic stage, and people outside of sports, whose work has challenged how we think about the world today.