Georgia Simmerling

For the Love of Winter

Welcome to Season Two of "For the Love of Winter," A weekly podcast that explores our cultural love affair with winter sports, the mountains, and of course the people who are shaped and forever changed by their love of winter.
This week's episode features an inspiring conversation with Georgia Simmerling, a four-time Olympian and the first Canadian to compete in three different sports at the Olympics. Georgia shares insights into the evolution of women's sports, the importance of understanding and supporting female athletes' unique needs, and her personal experiences with mental health, injury, and post-Olympic challenges. She also discusses her journey from skiing and cycling to starting a female-focused sports agency and her current role in launching the groundbreaking Northern Super League, a professional women's soccer league in Canada. Tune in to listen as Georgia shares her journey of overcoming challenges and her dedication to inspiring the next generation of athletes.

What is you love about winter? Is it the thrill, the beauty, the stillness? As Canadian’s winter is part of our DNA. The snowy season is something that unites from coast to coast. For The Love of Winter, is a podcast that celebrates Canada’s longest season.