In this episode of Shaped, Trent Cotchin sits down with Rachael Taylor — former Olympian, world championship silver medallist, and now a powerful voice for women navigating identity, burnout, and reinvention. From growing up on a cold Ballarat farm to rowing for Australia at the Sydney Olympics, Rachael’s story is one of grit, heartbreak, and ultimately, transformation.

She opens up about the hidden cost of chasing gold, the private pain of coming second, and how her entire identity was tied to being “Rach the Rower.” But this conversation goes far beyond sport — touching on motherhood, separation, betrayal, and rediscovering self-worth.

Rachael reveals the raw truth about burnout, the danger of living out of alignment with your values, and what it really takes to rebuild yourself from rock bottom. It’s a masterclass in resilience, vulnerability, and learning to define success on your own terms.

This episode will make you rethink what it means to “win” — in sport, in career, and in life.

You’ll learn:

How Rachael rebuilt her identity after Olympic heartbreak and career burnout

The warning signs of burnout and how to truly recover your nervous system

Why courage, self-compassion, and authenticity are the real measures of success

This is one of the most powerful and brutally honest conversations you’ll hear all year.

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