AdaptX Podcast

In Episode 14, Brendan is joined by Georgia Carmichael, an adaptive athlete excelling in several activities while managing her recent diagnosis of MELAS Syndrome. Brendan and Georgia discuss her progression to becoming a Paralympic athlete, the intricacies of her diagnosis and symptoms, and her future athletic and health goals. Support Georgia and stay up to date on her journey @georgiacarmic on Instagram.
Episode Fourteen Time Stamps:
00:36 - Georgia’s Introduction to Sports
01:13 - Competition Structure in Kayaking and Rowing
01:53 - Equipment Differences
02:14 - Georgia’s World Championship Experience
03:41 - Georgia’s Accident and Symptoms
04:56 - Experiences with Misdiagnosis
06:09 - After 6 Years: MELAS Syndrome
06:48 - The Unknown of Georgia’s Development of MELAS
07:25 - Georgia’s Return to Traditional Sports Post-Accident
08:52 - Mindset and Motivating Factors
09:41 - Progression of Rehab
11:21 - Barriers to Returning to Sport After Injury
11:58 - Gateway to Paralympics
12:22 - Georgia’s Acclimation to Paralympic Competition
14:02 - Current Hospitalization and Treatment
15:59 - What is MELAS?
17:16 - Georgia’s Typical Day and Health Goals
19:09 - Georgia’s Outlook
20:57 - Imposter Syndrome and the Inspiration Narrative
22:40 - How Can Fitness Centers Be More Inclusive?
24:26- The Charity Model of Disability
25:27 - Coach Experiences
26:06 - 2024 Goals
26:42 - How Our Audience Can Support Georgia
27:56 - Representation in Sport and the Importance of Activity
30:57 - Using Personal Goals to Fuel Progress
31:31 - Paralympic Coverage in the Media
32:28 - Disability Etiquette and the Word “Disabled”