Skate America Ladies Breakdown
This episode breaks down the Ladies event at Skate America, with my commentary on all the skaters. In order: Gracie Gold, Finley Hawk, Paige Rydberg, Pooja Kalyan, Sierra Venetta, Shan Lin, Starr Andr...
27 Okt 202019min
Professional Show Skating with Abby Kimmelman
Let’s talk Show Skating! Too many kids drop out of skating once they near the end of high school, without considering the possibility of professional shows. Abby Kimmelman, who played Anna in Disney O...
20 Okt 202025min
Sochi and Transitioning after Sport with Ashley Wagner
Ashley Wagner and I discuss the Sochi Olympics – both qualifications and the games, and transition after sport. We talk about skating politics, finding meaning in life after sport, and the self confid...
13 Okt 202049min
The Rink Environment
This episode I discuss the importance of a positive rink environment: specifically because of its effects on young and growing girls. I discuss what makes a good environment, how parents and coaches b...
6 Okt 202020min
Your Body is Your Weapon
AKUSPIKE CODE: POLINA20 This episode is about body changes and body image. I detail my own experiences with food growing up, then during and after puberty, and how it affected me both physically and m...
29 Sep 202021min
Chatting with Nam Nguyen
A conversation with two-time Canadian National champion Nam Nguyen: We discuss everything from skating again after the COVID-19 quarantines, skating in competitive environments, fans that are overly i...
22 Sep 202057min
Listen to your Body
This episode is all about injury! I discuss my own foot injury, the process of healing it while trying to stay competitive, taking time off, and the comeback process of getting everything back paired ...
15 Sep 202037min
Iron Butterfly Part 2
This episode is full of stories from my 2016 season, detailing hardships I faced and how I was able to get through them. I’m being very open and honest about my experiences, in hopes that people can u...
8 Sep 202029min
