Sasha Cohen
Former Olympic figure skater and silver medalist who provides technical and emotional insight into figure skating and the athlete experience.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 35min
‘Skin Orgasms for Everyone’: Highlights of the Winter Olympics So Far
Sasha Cohen, former Olympic figure skater and silver medalist, brings technical and emotional insight. Kelly Corrigan, writer and podcaster, spotlights family moments and awe. Esau McCaulley, writer and theologian, probes sportsmanship, politics, and cultural meaning. They trade stories about comeback performances, medal grief, mental-health pressures, moments of pure athletic awe, and how the Games can feel like a restorative shared experience.
Nov 4, 2019 • 2h 14min
#78 - Sasha Cohen: The price of achievement, and redefining success
Sasha Cohen, a former US Olympic figure skater and silver medalist from the 2006 Olympics, opens up about the intense pressures of elite athletics. She highlights the challenges of identity loss post-career and the emotional toll of striving for perfection. Sasha discusses her unforgettable Olympic experience and the uncomfortable truth about the hollowness of achievement. She advocates for redefining success, emphasizing fulfillment over accolades. Their candid conversation sheds light on mental health struggles and the need for a supportive community for athletes.
