Olympic Gold Medalist: Other People Were Killing My Confidence (And How I Got It Back)  - Caroline Marks Image

Olympic Gold Medalist: Other People Were Killing My Confidence (And How I Got It Back) - Caroline Marks

19 November 2025 - 58 mins
Podcast Series Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

What if the key to becoming a champion isn’t about chasing wins—but knowing when to pause, prioritize the inner work, and trust that the rest will follow?

On today’s episode, filmed in front of a live audience at California Surf Club, we sit down with Caroline Marks — the 2023 World Surf League Women’s Champion and 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist. By 23, Caroline has already reached the pinnacle of her sport, becoming one of the most dominant surfers of her generation. But what makes her story remarkable isn’t just the medals—it’s the emotional and psychological work behind them.

In this conversation, Caroline opens up about rebuilding after the heartbreak of Tokyo, the self-doubt that almost s...

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