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When we go through life thinking Instagram highlights are the real thing, it can be terrifying to fail. Truth be told, no failure is final, and failing is the only way we can learn to grow and evolve.Today, I’m talking to Brittany Phelan, my friend and former teammate, about overcoming fear, failure, learning and evolving, and what we love so much about sport. Brittany is a skier, an Olympic medalist, one of the kindest humans in my life, and the most natural athlete I know.One of the most incredible things about the world of professional sport is the lessons you learn about life, integrity, and conquering your most intense anxieties—often without even realizing it.Tune in and listen to episode two of Unspoken Bravery. Brittany and I talk about finding the positive side when things don’t go your way, what it’s like switching sport years into your professional career, and we reminisce together about our world cup skiing days.In this episode, you will learn:A little background on my friendship with Brittany (02:56)Some of Brittany’s thoughts on fear and how to deal with it (06:42)How the unpredictability of sport is what gives it its thrill (11:10)How the most rewarding part of skiing is the result at the end of training (16:27) That the lessons learned in skiing can be applied to every facet of life (17:21)Brittany views her injuries not as failures, but as learning experiences (20:06)Why I’m constantly striving to achieve balance in my life (24:31)What bravery means to Brittany (37:29)Connect with Brittany:Instagram Twitter FacebookLet’s Connect!InstagramFacebookErinMielzynski.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.