Toby Brooks

In those moments of gripping, crushing doubt, we can't breathe, we can't see, we can't even imagine how we'll move ahead, let alone be better for it.

But Sarah did.

Surrounded by an incredible supporting cast of family, friends, and an orthopedic surgeon who would grow to become the model of who she wants to be when she's done competing for Big Ten championships and gold medals or anything else.

When all that's over, not only did she do it, she came back stronger.

I reached out to Sarah hoping to get a glimpse into her journey and to gain the insights she'd gathered along the way, and I was thrilled when she agreed to come on.

And her interview was, no pun intended, absolute gold.

I hope you'll enjoy my conversation with U.S.

Olympian Sarah Warren in episode 155.

Let's get into it.

Greetings and welcome back.

Becoming Undone is a podcast for those who dare bravely, risk mightily, and grow relentlessly.

Join me, Toby Brooks, as I invite a new guest each week where we examine how high achievers can transform from falling apart to falling into place.

Y'all, I'm so excited about this guest.

I can't even begin to tell you.

Today's guest is 2026 Olympic speed skater Sarah Warren.

Her path as speed skaters, it wasn't linear.

It was full of twists and turns.

She started as a Division I soccer player at Illinois, stepped away from that, battled through multiple injuries, and then rebuilt herself into a long track speed skater on the Olympic stage.

So Sarah, thanks so much for joining me today.

Yeah, I always start off with a little bit of a softball.