Episode 49: Finding purpose beyond competing with Charlie Guest
This week Emma is joined by Charlie Guest, a 5x British Slalom Champion, 2x Olympian, and the first British woman to win an Alpine European Cup. Since retiring, Charlie is now a familiar voice in the commentary box bringing insight from both sides of the sport and is on the TNT Sports team for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
We dive into what she’s most excited about heading into her Olympic commentary debut, the evolution of women’s alpine skiing and the growing impact of climate change on snow sports.
Expect to hear:
Reflections on her alpine skiing career
Developing resilience through injury and pressure
Reality of retirement from elite sport
Finding purpose beyond competition
What “squeaky bum time” means
The impact of the climate crisis
An honest, insightful conversation about performance, identity, and finding your voice, on and off the mountain.
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