The Two Sides of Every Gold Medal: Oksana Baiul Opens Up | (Ep 317)

Gold medals have two sides—the gleaming face everyone sees, and the shadow side few glimpse. In this powerful conversation, 1994 Olympic figure skating champion Oksana Baiul reveals both.

From her extraordinary journey beginning as a four-year-old skater in the Soviet Union to her historic Olympic victory in Lillehammer, Baiul shares the determination behind her success. With remarkable candor, she recounts competing with serious injuries, improvising during her gold medal performance, and the surreal moment she realized her life had forever changed. "What is that? Am I supposed to now sign autographs?" she remembers thinking as crowds suddenly surrounded her after winning.

But beyond the podium lies a more profound story of human struggle. Baiul courageously discusses her battle with alcoholism, overdosing on medication, and finally seeking help at age 37. "Me personally, I grew up, my life had a lot of trauma... I was just drinking because it was basically covering up the pain of poor me," she reveals. Her journey to recovery illuminates the possibility of transformation, self-forgiveness, and finding peace beyond achievement.

Now at 47, Baiul shares wisdom earned through both triumph and struggle: "I have learned to forgive myself for certain things and I have learned to love myself for who I am, for all imperfections." Her message resonates far beyond sports—reminding us that behind every success story is a human being navigating life's complexities, and that asking for help isn't weakness but courage.

Whether you're facing your own battles or simply seeking inspiration, Baiul's story proves that our greatest victories often happen far from the spotlight. Follow our podcast for more conversations that reveal the humanity behind extraordinary achievements.

Chapter Markers
0:00 Introduction and Welcome
1:48 Olympic Gold: The Journey
9:06 The Day of Olympic Victory
16:27 From Gold to Darkness
21:00 Recovery and Self-Acceptance
25:14 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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The Two Sides of Every Gold Medal: Oksana Baiul Opens Up | (Ep 317)

TOPIC:          Addiction Recovery assistance across the New York City region
PROGRAM:  "Community Bridge" with Jay Rudolph
AIR DATE:     September 6, 2025 on WFME 92.7 FM/1560 AM Garden City/New York City, NY
GUEST:         Lisa Cohn, founder and president of Living Water for Women of Glen Cove, NY

WFME 92.7 FM/1560 AM Garden City/New York City, NY – Addiction Recovery for Women

We know God doesn’t want us stuck in anything that keeps us from Him. In this new series, Unstuck, we’ll walk through the 12 Steps and discover how His power brings freedom from what holds us back. Join us Mondays to listen to the sermon from Sunday mornings!

UNSTUCK: Finding Freedom || Matt Anderson

REHAB BY THE HWY

God Knows prod. @imregii

Misti Johnston, Drop in Center Director at the Butte, MT Rescue Mission sits down with Jim to discuss recovery and more.

Misti Johnston

Erin Olson, CBHPSS at St. Peter's in Helena, MT joins Jim for a discussion of leadership and recovery month activities. He is also the president of NAMI Helena, Vice chair of Lewis and Clark County Local Advisory Council, NAMI Montana Board Member, and CIT trainer.

Erin Olson

Dr. Reedy addresses the two main tasks of intimacy – sharing and listening. He talks about the capacity required to deeply hear and listen to another. He explains that talking tends to be a taking thing and listening requires healing and significant capacity.

Intimacy – Talking and Taking - Ep 686

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Sober now (prod. KENNYRICHMUSIC)

This interview first aired on Friday the 12th of September, 2025  on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton.

One FM breakfast announcer Plemo interviews quadruple amputee, Mandy McCracken about her story and the Get Started Disability and Beyond workshops coming to Shepparton.

Hey Shepparton, Are you new to disability?
The Get Started Disability and Beyond Workshops will help you understand what’s available both inside and outside the NDIS. 

We’ll help you find great local support, figure out funding, connect with others living with disability, and understand the challenges disability can bring. 
Everything from planning for emergencies through to who can help you pay for it all.  Our workshops will answer all your questions.

Starting in Shepparton on Friday the 17th of October, our free workshops will be facilitated by quadruple amputee, Mandy McCracken. Proudly supported by Greater Shepparton Council.

To register go to - https://www.getstarteddisability.org.au/register

Contact the station on admin@fm985.com.au or (+613) 58313131.

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Mandy McCracken ahead of the Get Started Disability and Beyond Workshops in Shepparton

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NORTHERN COLLECTIVE

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McDowell Church is a COMMUNITY, following JESUS, learning to LOVE.

Introducing Inner Circle, our new premium Finding You podcast experience. Support the show and receive access to exclusive content, bonus AMA episodes, and more. Join at findingyou.supercast.com

Finding You Therapy Programs is an experientially based therapeutic program serving individuals, parents, couples, and families.  Email the host drbradreedy@gmail.com

One FM Community Radio Station airs a range of programs, including  "Ethnic Programs"  (in languages other than English), specialist interview programs such as "Shepplife" and health programs (So Much More)which are podcast here.  We also podcast a range of local sports programs as part of our Super Saturday Sports Show.  
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Montana’s Peer Network is a statewide peer run 501c3 non-profit recovery organization with a mission to lead the development of the peer support workforce and create pathways for wellness and recovery in communities throughout Montana.  We are a network of 1800+ individuals across Montana in recovery from mental health, substance abuse and or addiction struggles. We provide information, education, training, peer support and resources across the state using our own “lived experience” in long term recovery. This is the recovery movement. A national shift from a maintenance model of behavioral health to a recovery model, where every individual has access to care, choices, and the message that “recovery is possible.

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