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As I write this I am watching the Olympics and I am in awe of all these incredible athletes. It’s truly amazing to see the greatest athletes in the world competing against each other in their respective sports. You know what else is surprising? Get to know some of these competitors mothers. These women have grown, given birth, and continued to be kept alive. They are Olympians. I have fond memories of watching the Olympics growing up, and one athlete I admired over the years was Allison Felix. She did some amazing things as a track star, but her work off the track was just as inspiring.
Who is Alison Felix?
Allison Felix is the most decorated track and field athlete in history. that’s right! With a record-breaking 20 World Championship medals and 11 Olympic medals (7 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze), she ranks among the sport’s greats. Throughout her career, Allison has shown resilience and determination, overcoming setbacks and injuries to achieve great things on the track. Her dedication to her sport and pursuit of excellence have made her a role model for aspiring athletes around the world. Allison retired from her athletic career in 2022 after winning her final world championship gold medal in Eugene, Oregon, ending her career as the most decorated athlete in track and field history.
In addition to her athletic achievements, Felix was recognized for her advocacy work and leadership in promoting gender equality and diversity in sports. She has been an outspoken advocate for athletes’ reproductive rights, sparking important conversations about supporting female athletes during pregnancy and postpartum. She has also been an advocate for Black maternal health to address racial disparities in maternal mortality in the United States. One of the powerful figures.
Alison is also a wife and mother to her two children. In November 2018, Alison gave birth to daughter Camryn at 32 weeks following an emergency caesarean section due to severe pre-eclampsia. In April 2024, she welcomed her son Kenneth (Trey) through non-medicated VBAC. Her journey into motherhood has added a new dimension to her career, and her ability to excel both on and off the field inspires others.
What did we discuss?
In this episode, we chat with Allyson Felix about her journey into motherhood—from her career as a professional athlete and Olympic champion to embracing life as a mother of two, and her latest partnership with Pampers. Here are a few of the questions we discussed during our conversation:
- As a new mother of two children, what is the transition from one child to two children like?
- Can you share with us your personal experience of becoming a mother and the impact it has had on you?
- We recently learned that Pampers has partnered with you to donate more than one million diapers to support premature babies and their families. It’s really incredible. Can you tell us more about why this cause is important to you?
- This summer, Pampers, with help from Allyson, donated up to 1 million premature diapers to neonatal intensive care units across the country to support parents of premature babies. From July 2, 2024, to September 2, 2024, for every Pampers Swaddle Pack purchased at Walmart, Pampers will donate a Pampers Premature Swaddle Diaper to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, up to a limit of $1,000,000 A diaper.
- What was your recovery process like after giving birth?
- How do you effectively prioritize the demands of your professional life as an athlete and your role as a mother?
- How has motherhood impacted your career and priorities?
- What advice would you give to other mothers pursuing career goals while raising a family?
- What are your professional and personal hopes and goals for the future?
- What is the most important life lesson you want to teach your children?
- What’s the most parenting advice you’d like to share with new moms?
It was such a pleasure chatting with Alison. Her humility and genuine care for supporting women and mothers is evident, and we are so grateful for all she has done to change the world. Listen to the episode to hear her thoughts and stories!
Alison mentioned
- Alison mentioned that she used a doula during her last birth.
- She also said she uses Hypnobabies for VBAC.
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