On this episode we're talking with one of Canada's most famous Olympians, Clara Hughes. A 6x Olympian, Clara has earned medals in both cycling and speed skating, making her one of the rare Olympians to medal at both a Summer and a Winter Olympics.

Post-Olympics, Clara has worked in broadcasting, public speaking and wrote a memoir about her life. She's also an avid hiker and artist.

However, life took a turn when Clara hit menopause, and to deal with her debilitating–and life-threatening–symptoms, she turned to psychedelics for healing. Her new memoir Learning to Breathe details that experience. We talk with her about what led her down this path and how it was the right choice for her.

You can get a copy of Clara's book at our bookshop.org storefront (affiliate link). We've got a copy to give away to one of our Patreon members. Sign up at patreon.com/flamealivepod--at a free or paid level by November 30 to be entered in a random drawing.

Also on today's show, we discuss LA 2028's newly announced slogan "Stars Align." Plus, we wonder how that could play into the mascot for these Games. And we've found more cities that have agreed to host the torch relay. Is yours on the list?

For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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Keep the Flame Alive: Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You've found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don't find anywhere else. Tun in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We're your cure for your Olympic Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT.

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With the International Olympic Committee's new Fit for the Future program, every sport has to prove their relevance to ensure it stays on the Olympic program, shooting sports included. Elena Allen, Olympian and Sport Director of the European Shooting Confederation joins us to talk about how the sport is trying to modernize and grow its membership in order to remain an Olympic sport. From financial grants to new shooting formats, the European Shooting Confederation is seeing new growth that's boosting the sport throughout Europe.

Find out more about the European Shooting Confederation at esc-shooting.org.

Also on the show, we have more potential stops for the LA 2028 Olympic torch relay. See what cities could be in the mix!

LA 2028 also annouced a local licensee program called Made for Two-Eight. We discuss what that could mean for small creators and manufacturers trying to be part of the Olympics and Paralympics.

Plus, the IOC published a list of broadcasters showing the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. We break down some of the big names and wonder just what of these Games we'll be able to see.

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Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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Keep the Flame Alive: Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You've found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don't find anywhere else. Tun in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We're your cure for your Olympic Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT.

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A lot has been happening in the Olympic world, so on this episode of the podcast, we're bringing you all the latest news.

LA 2028 made a big splashy announcement about its torch relay, saying that it would start in Atlanta and travel to all 50 states. This would be the first time a U.S. host city would have a torch relay that did visit every state in the country. While the actual torch relay route is still under wraps, we've discovered several cities that could be stops along the route. We'll tell you what we've uncovered.

We also have more hospitality house news for LA28, including where Caribbean House will be located and other houses that are in the works. Plus, the City of LA announced where its fan viewing sites will be located.

Alpes 2030 released a shocking new budget for hosting the Games. Also, skating athlete quotas have been adjusted to account for Synchro9's addition. Plus, a new event and some updates on Nordic combined.

Brisbane 2032's emblem release was spoiled, but we now have a logo for these Games. We take a look at the cockatoo-inspired emblem and see how it stands up to other logos. Plus, archery and rowing are vying to add events. What could be on the Brisbane 2032 sports program?

The International Olympic Committee announced the timeline for selecting the host city for the 2036 Games. They also unveiled the National Olympic Committees that are curently in the running to host, and it's an interesting mix of old and new.

Jill will be speaking on the next edition of Torched Talks, Alissa Walker's virtual series about megaevents in Los Angeles. It takes place on Monday, October 19 at noon PT on Zoom and is free. Please join us!

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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Keep the Flame Alive: Obsessed with the Olympics and Paralympics? Just curious about how Olympic and Paralympic sports work? You've found your people! Join your hosts, Olympic aunties Alison Brown and Jill Jaracz for smart, fun, and down-to-earth interviews with athletes coaches, and the unsung heroes behind the Games. Get the stories you don't find anywhere else. Tun in weekly all year-round, and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. We're your cure for your Olympic Fever! Call us: (208) FLAME-IT.

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