Elka Whalan is a champion Australian swimmer, having represented Australia and medalled at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.  Now married with three kids, Elka continues to shine in the media and as a speaker.  A beacon of positivity and inclusiveness, she’s not far from launching “Queenhood – For the Woman Who Knows Her Worth”, determined to see women positively encourage and enrich each other’s lives.  In her spare time, Elka is an ambassador for the upcoming National Day of Thanks and we couldn’t think of a better person for the role.  Even having a shocking moment of losing a gold medal and world record in one, spontaneous moment doesn’t steal her smile.  She embodies life and hope and joy and, at the source of it all, lies gratitude.

Episode Timeline:

02:06     Introducing Elka Whalan, Ambassador for National Day ofThanks

03:57     Parenthood

05:50     Queenhood

08:26     Her view on the early celebration that cost her relay team gold and a world record

10:53     Drugs in sport

14:06     National Day of Thanks

18:51     Elka puts her feet on the couch

Show Links:

To find out more about the National Day of Thanks, go to:  National Day of Thanks

To find out more about Elka Whalan, go to:  Elka Whalan



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Elka Whalan is a champion Australian swimmer, having represented Australia and medalled at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.  Now married with three kids, Elka continues to shine in the media and as a speaker.  A beacon of positivity and inclusiveness, she’s not far from launching “Queenhood – For the Woman Who Knows Her Worth”, determined to see women positively encourage and enrich each other’s lives.  In her spare time, Elka is an ambassador for the upcoming National Day of Thanks and we couldn’t think of a better person for the role.  Even having a shocking moment of losing a gold medal and world record in one, spontaneous moment doesn’t steal her smile.  She embodies life and hope and joy and, at the source of it all, lies gratitude. Episode Timeline: 02:06     Introducing Elka Whalan, Ambassador for National Day ofThanks 03:57     Parenthood 05:50     Queenhood 08:26     Her view on the early celebration that cost her relay team gold and a world record 10:53     Drugs in sport 14:06     National Day of Thanks 18:51     Elka puts her feet on the couch Show Links: To find out more about the National Day of Thanks, go to:  <a href="http://www.austhanks.org.au/">National Day of Thanks</a> To find out more about Elka Whalan, go to:  <a href="http://elkawhalan.com/">Elka Whalan</a>   Keep in Touch: SMS us on 0417 4555 37 (within Australia) or at +61 417 4555 37 (Outside Australia) <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lukeandsusie/">Facebook</a> Twitter:  @lukeandsusie

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Elka Whalan is a champion Australian swimmer, having represented Australia and medalled at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.  Now married with three kids, Elka continues to shine in the media and as a speaker.  A...

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