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Episode 190 - Kelly Wild USA Weightlifting National Champion

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Episode 190 - Kelly Wild USA Weightlifting National Champion Diabetics Doing Things Podcast

We’re back with all new exclusive interviews, our guest this week is Dr. Kelly Wild!

On this episode, Rob and Kelly chat about:

  • Rob talks about his connection to Kelly via the Olympic movement and USA Weightlifting (where Rob started his marketing career)

  • Growing up in an environment with Diabetes normalized

  • Evolving as an athlete through the years in various sports

  • Playing Hockey, which Rob also did, and becoming a Division 1 Athlete

  • Competing in the CrossFit Games with Diabetes

  • Kelly’s Day-Of Crossfit Games Routine and blood sugar management plan

  • The athleticism of Olympic Weightlifting

  • Kelly’s journey to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Rob and Kelly nerd out over mobility, adaptability, functional strength, and its relationship to Diabetes.

  • More discussion about athletics and sport related to Diabetes and the lessons it teaches you

  • What’s next for Kelly with Team USA and what its like to represent the USA in international competition

  • What goes through Kelly’s mind on competition day (hint: she gets nervous too)

  • Kelly’s Diabetes management leading up to competition