Paralympian Lauren Parker shares her tragic, yet super-inspiring story from able-bodied professional triathlete to paratriathlete. She discusses hitting rock bottom after her accident, adjusting to training in a wheelchair, and the one person who inspired her Tokyo goal for gold. 

 

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To hear today's full interview, when Lauren opens up about her devastating accident and how a trip to Florida sparked her paralympic journey...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

Find out more about Lauren, here, or via Instagram, @laurenparker2127. For more info on The Iconic’s Adaptive Edit launch, click here. 

 

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

Paralympian Lauren Parker shares her tragic, yet super-inspiring story from able-bodied professional triathlete to paratriathlete. She discusses hitting rock bottom after her accident, adjusting to training in a wheelchair, and the one person who inspired her Tokyo goal for gold. 

 

WANT MORE FROM LAUREN?

To hear today's full interview, when Lauren opens up about her devastating accident and how a trip to Florida sparked her paralympic journey...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods.

Find out more about Lauren, here, or via Instagram, @laurenparker2127. For more info on The Iconic’s Adaptive Edit launch, click here. 

 

WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? 

Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness.

On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. 

In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). 

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, this podcast will help you make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul.

Hosted by Felicity Harley, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday.  For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

Everyday tips for your mind, body and soul

Healthy-ish

Hosted by Body+Soul digital editor Alison Izzo, the Healthy-ish podcast will give you the tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. Featuring guest interviews with the likes of Osher Günsberg, Michelle Bridges and Turia Pitt, as well as expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, these bite-sized episodes will arm you with the knowledge and practical advice to get back the balance. We know we can't eat, think, act and move perfectly, 100% of the time, so instead we're aiming to be healthy...ish. Join us, every morning, from Monday to Friday. 


For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au

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