Droppin' In with Mercedes Nicoll is your backstage pass into the world of elite athletes, creatives, and changemakers. Hosted by 4-time Winter Olympian and pro snowboarder Mercedes Nicoll, this podcast goes beyond the podium to explore the real stories behind high performance, mental health, resilience, and personal growth. Each episode “drops in” with guests—from Olympic champions to artists and entrepreneurs—for raw, honest, and often unexpected conversations. Whether you're chasing big goals…
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We’re wrapping up Series 15: GOALS with a special bonus episode on DROPPING IN.From Olympians to authors, leaders to artists, this series explored how goals are set, reset, and sometimes completely rewritten. In this episode, we bring together the biggest takeaways from trusting the process and enjoying the journey, to shifting your mindset and embracing the unknown. We also revisit every guest’s…
Concert pianist Martin Mayer DROPS IN to share a powerful story of risk, resilience, and rewriting goals. Known as “Canada’s Prince of Piano,” Martin built an international career after betting on himself at 18, only to have it all challenged by a life-altering injury that left him unable to play. What followed was a long road of recovery, identity loss, and ultimately, transformation. In this…
6x Brier competitor and new dad Colin Hodgson DROPS IN to talk about goals, identity, and navigating life beyond competition. From reaching the top ranks in Canadian curling to building a business, giving back as a firefighter, and now stepping into fatherhood, Colin’s journey is all about evolving purpose. In this episode, we dive into what happens when goals shift how to rebuild motivation, find…
Olympian Allison Forsyth DROPS IN to talk about goals, resilience, and redefining success. An 8-time Canadian champion, World Championship medallist, and 2x Olympian, Allison’s journey took her from the top of the podium to navigating injuries, setbacks, and ultimately a powerful transition beyond sport. Today, she’s a leading voice in Safe Sport, working to create better environments for athletes…
Olympian Jennifer Hopmans DROPS IN to talk about what it really means to chase and reshape your goals.From representing Team GB in artistic swimming at the London 2012 Olympics to now amplifying athlete voices as Manager of Digital Marketing & Communications at AthletesCAN, Jennifer’s journey is all about evolution, resilience, and finding your voice.In this episode, we dive into:-Setting…
From singing dreams to big-stage moments, in this episode we sit down with Elizabeth Irving to talk about goals. She shares what it feels like to perform under pressure — and how butterflies can become jet fuel. This conversation is about ambition, timing, resilience, and staying true to yourself while your goals evolve. We dive into: Remembering the little girl who first had the dream• Using…
In this episode we sit down with Olympian Maxwell Lattimer to talk about goals — how they’re set, stretched, and sometimes completely rewritten. Max opens up about the psychology and philosophy behind high performance — the idea that the best version of you is out there, waiting to be built through consistent work. We dive into: The daily pursuit of self-improvement Why “nothing is more motivating…
In this episode, we sit down with financial leader and former competitive snowboarder Catherine Dorazio to talk about goals that evolve with purpose. We unpack: The mindset shift from sport to finance Proving yourself in new rooms Why community is your greatest asset Turning “I failed” into “I learned” Celebrating milestones instead of skipping past them We also dive into resilience, finding your…
In this episode we sit down with one of the most dominant forces in women’s canoe sprint, Olympic Champion Katie Vincent. In this GOALS series conversation, we dive into: Building a development plan with coaches. Staying patient in a sport where races last under two minutes. Setting realistic goals while chasing big dreams. The technical and mental side of race-day execution. Why community and…
In this episode we sit down with Olympic Champion Chandra Crawford, who stunned the 2006 Winter Games by winning gold in the women’s sprint in cross-country skiing. A three-time Olympian with multiple World Cup podiums, Chandra became known not only for her speed, but for her resilience, returning from surgery and setbacks with the same fire that first put her on top of the podium. But this…