Paralympic gold medallist Nikki Ayers joins Perfectly Flawed to share her extraordinary journey from rugby to the top of world para rowing.

Nikki grew up dreaming of representing Australia, but after a devastating rugby injury changed the course of her life, that dream ended up looking very different to the one she'd imagined.

In this episode, Nikki opens up about losing the sport that had become such a huge part of her identity, discovering para rowing, competing at the Tokyo Paralympics and why she initially had no intention of continuing through to Paris.

We talk about what it took to become “unbeatable and undeniable,” winning Australia's first Paralympic gold medal in para rowing, athlete burnout, learning to feel “good enough,” and why, after achieving everything she'd worked towards, Nikki ultimately chose to walk away from rowing.

Nikki also shares what's next and why her sporting story might not be finished just yet.

Content note: This episode contains discussion of a serious sporting injury and medical trauma.

Three Paralympics. Two retirements. And apparently Don Elgin still isn't done 😂

Don joins me on Perfectly Flawed to talk about the highs and lows of elite sport, disability, identity, resilience, knowing when to walk away and knowing when there's still a little bit of fire left.

Because this time, he's doing something completely different.

Don has taken up pistol shooting and has set himself a pretty huge goal: making it back to the Paralympic Games for Brisbane 2032.

We also talk about missing Paralympic selection, finding the sport that was actually right for him, life after elite sport, family, legacy and why sometimes:

“It's okay to visit Shitsville, but I don't want to live there.”

🎙️ Don Elgin: Three Paralympics, Two Retirements… Now Brisbane 2032

Join us on the Perfectly Flawed podcast as we go from bloat to GOAT with certified menstrual cycle coach and period educator, Elyce Bailey. We're breaking down the four phases of the cycle—menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal—and how to live in sync with them to support your hormonal health and overall wellbeing.

Elyce shares how to actually listen to your body, why tracking your cycle is a game-changer, and busts some of the biggest myths around period pain (spoiler: it’s not something you just have to put up with).

Whether you're looking to understand your body better, improve how you train, or just feel a little less “WTF is happening to me?” each month—this episode is packed with practical advice, powerful insights, and zero shame.

Tune in, take notes, and get ready to embrace your cycle like a pro.

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