https://simplecast.com Three Sides with Erin McLeod Canada’s National Women’s Soccer Goalie Erin McLeod takes the mic to share what it really means to be a professional athlete — on and off the field. From her early days at SMU and Penn State to her international career with Team Canada, Erin brings honesty, heart, and perspective to each episode. Through powerful conversations with fellow athletes, she explores identity, resilience, and the journey behind the jersey. While new episodes aren’t currently airing, the archive is full of inspiring, vulnerable, and motivational moments. Binge now and hear what drives greatness. © Bleav en Thu, 7 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 9 Sep 2025 05:08:09 +0000 https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/ Three Sides with Erin McLeod https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d5c3809c-2af3-451e-acf0-f12868d77208/26be3349-71bc-4ff8-a858-860f644e61e2/3000x3000/34f7537b64b283e49f72ada171e32be2acaa67c32e28c0f5c12816316dc0a8ac54a2625c5c74dc79fbcc6f3e234e1e28b5383dc89ead996b55940f4732cf7f63.jpeg?aid=rss_feed https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/ episodic Canada’s National Women’s Soccer Goalie Erin McLeod takes the mic to share what it really means to be a professional athlete — on and off the field. From her early days at SMU and Penn State to her international career with Team Canada, Erin brings honesty, heart, and perspective to each episode. Through powerful conversations with fellow athletes, she explores identity, resilience, and the journey behind the jersey. While new episodes aren’t currently airing, the archive is full of inspiring, vulnerable, and motivational moments. Binge now and hear what drives greatness. Bleav false https://feeds.simplecast.com/lpE8p38f Bleav admin@bleav.com d8bbf120-955f-4286-bff9-3856fbdd98b8 The Second Wave, The Liberation Movement I go into some awesome people who were the ignitors in the Liberation movement... Why women felt suffocated in their new roles in society and who starting singing or writing about being unhappy.

]]> Thu, 7 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=29 I go into some awesome people who were the ignitors in the Liberation movement... Why women felt suffocated in their new roles in society and who starting singing or writing about being unhappy.

]]> The Second Wave, The Liberation Movement Bleav 00:13:33 I go into some awesome people who were the ignitors in the Liberation movement... Why women felt suffocated in their new roles in society and who starting singing or writing about being unhappy. I go into some awesome people who were the ignitors in the Liberation movement... Why women felt suffocated in their new roles in society and who starting singing or writing about being unhappy. false full 7e866d8d-4437-4028-837e-0cfe80ed4c8c The First Wave I dive into Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and their start as abolitionists and how they ended up fighting for white women to vote.  I go into a few people that were instrumental to gaining women's rights and a personal note on how not being seen or heard translates into how we are treating our trans youth today in sport.

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=28 I dive into Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and their start as abolitionists and how they ended up fighting for white women to vote.  I go into a few people that were instrumental to gaining women's rights and a personal note on how not being seen or heard translates into how we are treating our trans youth today in sport.

]]> The First Wave Bleav 00:15:40 I go into the first wave of feminism and the divide between suffragists, why there was one, and how history continually repeats itself. I go into the first wave of feminism and the divide between suffragists, why there was one, and how history continually repeats itself. false full c888adfa-239b-48ab-8ebc-efd7e951fa86 Feminism Part Deux I dive into the social construct of feminism and sexism leading up to and through the Industrial Revolution and touch upon the victory of the USA Women's National Soccer Team gender equity battle, as well as the NY Liberty facing a fine for flying charter.

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=27 I dive into the social construct of feminism and sexism leading up to and through the Industrial Revolution and touch upon the victory of the USA Women's National Soccer Team gender equity battle, as well as the NY Liberty facing a fine for flying charter.

]]> Feminism Part Deux Bleav 00:16:19 I dive into the social construct of feminism and sexism leading up to and through the Industrial Revolution. I dive into the social construct of feminism and sexism leading up to and through the Industrial Revolution. false full d17ed43e-03a9-4096-88cf-81c1bc178e84 Diving Into Social Constructs I dig into social constructs and start looking into my own beliefs and briefly touch about sexism as a female playing sport.  I define and give examples of social constructs and start questioning my beliefs.

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=26 I dig into social constructs and start looking into my own beliefs and briefly touch about sexism as a female playing sport.  I define and give examples of social constructs and start questioning my beliefs.

]]> Diving Into Social Constructs Bleav 00:16:36 This episode I define what a social construct is and the impact social contructs have on me and how I see the world. This episode I define what a social construct is and the impact social contructs have on me and how I see the world. false full 17 dee9a5c3-7f0d-40d3-a046-183e63c48a43 A Thank You to Coaches The speech I delivered at the United Coaches convention recently, a thank you to all the coaches I have had and some of the people who have shaped who I am and how I see the world.

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=25 The speech I delivered at the United Coaches convention recently, a thank you to all the coaches I have had and some of the people who have shaped who I am and how I see the world.

]]> A Thank You to Coaches Bleav 00:23:41 The speech I delivered at the United Coaches convention recently, a thank you to all the coaches I have had and some of the people who have shaped who I am and how I see the world. The speech I delivered at the United Coaches convention recently, a thank you to all the coaches I have had and some of the people who have shaped who I am and how I see the world. false full b545ed43-e55d-4c6c-b16e-5b4e462d960b Perfectionist I get into being a perfectionist myself but also how to take your qualities as a perfectionist and have more joy by developing self-compassion. High performance and perfectionism are not that different, one has more joy and less anxiety!

]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=24 I get into being a perfectionist myself but also how to take your qualities as a perfectionist and have more joy by developing self-compassion. High performance and perfectionism are not that different, one has more joy and less anxiety!

]]> Perfectionist Bleav 00:15:26 I get into being a perfectionist myself but also how to take your qualities as a perfectionist and have more joy by developing self-compassion. High performance and perfectionism are not that different, one has more joy and less anxiety! I get into being a perfectionist myself but also how to take your qualities as a perfectionist and have more joy by developing self-compassion. High performance and perfectionism are not that different, one has more joy and less anxiety! false full 16 9702db17-8e75-43b3-bf1a-425b4c79772d Holiday Special This episode I dive into the history of New Year's celebrations and resolutions - When did these start? Why did these start? How have they changed over time? I also discuss how to make New Year's Resolutions more effective!

]]> Thu, 30 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/episodes/holiday-special/ This episode I dive into the history of New Year's celebrations and resolutions - When did these start? Why did these start? How have they changed over time? I also discuss how to make New Year's Resolutions more effective!

]]> Holiday Special Bleav 00:18:38 This episode I dive into the history of New Year's celebrations and resolutions - When did these start? Why did these start? How have they changed over time? I also discuss how to make New Year's Resolutions more effective! This episode I dive into the history of New Year's celebrations and resolutions - When did these start? Why did these start? How have they changed over time? I also discuss how to make New Year's Resolutions more effective! false full 15 763ab433-fff6-4efd-b28d-1093ef127416 Confidence with Dr. Rachel Lindvall I sit down with Dr. Lindvall and discuss confidence. How to build confidence and how it ties in with self-worth and ego.

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=22 I sit down with Dr. Lindvall and discuss confidence. How to build confidence and how it ties in with self-worth and ego.

]]> Confidence with Dr. Rachel Lindvall Bleav 00:29:15 I sit down with Dr. Lindvall and discuss confidence. How to build confidence and how it ties in with self-worth and ego. I sit down with Dr. Lindvall and discuss confidence. How to build confidence and how it ties in with self-worth and ego. false full 188e2c3e-a0c8-4259-8835-7f677f0aeeeb Body Image and Self-Love Maggie McGill, social media influencer and plus-size babe, sits down with me as we chat about loving the body we are in.

]]> Fri, 3 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=21 Maggie McGill, social media influencer and plus-size babe, sits down with me as we chat about loving the body we are in.

]]> Body Image and Self-Love Bleav 00:30:43 Maggie McGill, social media influencer and plus-size babe, sits down with me as we chat about loving the body we are in. Maggie McGill, social media influencer and plus-size babe, sits down with me as we chat about loving the body we are in. false full gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/puIAoxrh2j_5Dkf5gcYtfNxwzbk-0Y4n5jgJYR542gc Terry Fox, my hero A short recap of what's happening with the NWSL, the Canadian Women's National team, and the story of Terry Fox and how he still inspires me proving that one person with enough drive and determination can truly make a difference.

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]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/episodes/terry-fox-my-hero/ A short recap of what's happening with the NWSL, the Canadian Women's National team, and the story of Terry Fox and how he still inspires me proving that one person with enough drive and determination can truly make a difference.

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]]> Terry Fox, my hero Bleav 00:18:39 A short recap of what's happening with the NWSL, the Canadian Women's National team, and the story of Terry Fox and how he still inspires me everyday. A short recap of what's happening with the NWSL, the Canadian Women's National team, and the story of Terry Fox and how he still inspires me everyday. false full 12 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/UXfrFoKChLgXZjkZJUNIuTTm9n0Uh_mpbDXwUlv0yeY Mindset with Dr. Rachel Lindvall Dr. Rachel and I dig into mindset, how to bring awareness to how your brain is currently working and how to shift it to a growth mindset. We also dig into mistakes, vulnerability, and grit.

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]]> Thu, 4 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/episodes/mindset-with-dr-rachel-lindvall/ Dr. Rachel and I dig into mindset, how to bring awareness to how your brain is currently working and how to shift it to a growth mindset. We also dig into mistakes, vulnerability, and grit.

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]]> Mindset with Dr. Rachel Lindvall Bleav 00:32:34 Dr. Rachel and I discuss mindset and how to create the one you want. Dr. Rachel and I discuss mindset and how to create the one you want. false full 11 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/R3oXX2x1hDmhY-sQbAvuhtaIHm-9W4aBMY7eYEY__d4 Current situation in the NWSL A summary of what is happening in the NWSL, sexual harassment, silence culture, and how the players across the league have come together for change.

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]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:41:19 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/episodes/current-situation-in-the-nwsl/ A summary of what is happening in the NWSL, sexual harassment, silence culture, and how the players across the league have come together for change.

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]]> Current situation in the NWSL Bleav 00:13:45 A look at several articles released this past year in relationship to abuse claims, what players are doing about it, and a few movements that started the same way. A look at several articles released this past year in relationship to abuse claims, what players are doing about it, and a few movements that started the same way. false full 10 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ERCJkFsld3ZgJoYkyrYtYj_Wam2oDmQNdgLx4QKBqxs A Truly Olympic Gold Experience Part 2 Cara continues the interview, makes a few jokes, and I describe (and get emotional) about the Gold medal game.

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]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:18:47 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/episodes/a-truly-olympic-gold-experience-part-2/ Cara continues the interview, makes a few jokes, and I describe (and get emotional) about the Gold medal game.

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]]> A Truly Olympic Gold Experience Part 2 Bleav 00:39:38 Jokes, stories about the Olympics, and some emotional moments throughout the tournament. Jokes, stories about the Olympics, and some emotional moments throughout the tournament. false full 9 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SpnaHo0HZ5_zZFZb9SYIGuaP7ziSkEtOUm01No09PqU A Truly Olympic Gold Experience Cara Lightman (my sister) and I sit down and chat about my career, being sisters, and my Olympic experience. We also answer a bunch of questions from our awesome Instagram followers!!!!

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]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:30:53 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/episodes/a-truly-olympic-gold-experience/ Cara Lightman (my sister) and I sit down and chat about my career, being sisters, and my Olympic experience. We also answer a bunch of questions from our awesome Instagram followers!!!!

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]]> A Truly Olympic Gold Experience Bleav 00:36:48 Cara Lightman (Erin's Sister) sits down with Erin and asks her about her career and her Olympic Experience. Cara Lightman (Erin's Sister) sits down with Erin and asks her about her career and her Olympic Experience. false full 8 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EHu8AoghKSjB3tqmy_kzOmRDDidlLg1HwHrQC062jFQ Awareness with Dr. Rachel Lindvall I sit down with Dr. Rachel Lindvall and talk about both of our journeys with awareness, noting, and the attention box.

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]]> Thu, 2 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/ I sit down with Dr. Rachel Lindvall and talk about both of our journeys with awareness, noting, and the attention box.

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]]> Awareness with Dr. Rachel Lindvall Bleav 00:30:04 How both Rachel and I have built our awareness and continue to do so. How both Rachel and I have built our awareness and continue to do so. false full 7 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tPPrWCFj--xZoS1w2dXHwzCjgCbnZFWvfghsgqk2WV4 My favourite Viking, Gunnhildur Jonsdottir I sit down with Gunny to talk about Iceland, her career, and love. She goes into how one of her injuries reshaped the way she approached the game and we have a little fun with the interview;)

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]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:29:18 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/ I sit down with Gunny to talk about Iceland, her career, and love. She goes into how one of her injuries reshaped the way she approached the game and we have a little fun with the interview;)

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]]> My favourite Viking, Gunnhildur Jonsdottir Bleav 00:38:19 Learning more about what makes Gunny tick. Learning more about what makes Gunny tick. false full 5 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/y0ukaJULaMnkdoNVpdStfXAn0Z_0zkkrHzMnVkW-uKc Stress and Mindfulness Our relationship with stress can save our lives and how Jon Kabat-Zinn westernized mindfulness

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]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/ Our relationship with stress can save our lives and how Jon Kabat-Zinn westernized mindfulness

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]]> Stress and Mindfulness Bleav 00:18:17 How viewing stress as a positive it can have a different physiological response than if we see it as a negative. Also a quick dive into the history of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course. How viewing stress as a positive it can have a different physiological response than if we see it as a negative. Also a quick dive into the history of the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course. false full 4 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Tb2Bmts3zaj5fjyLTMGW0_rUaICeffaA5Q4IGUDdhIY How to be Anti-Racist with Angela Ma Brown Angela Ma Brown goes through steps on how to actively become anti-racist, where to start, how to use some mindfulness techniques to help get you to a place where you can have courageous conversations.

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]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:59:43 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/ Angela Ma Brown goes through steps on how to actively become anti-racist, where to start, how to use some mindfulness techniques to help get you to a place where you can have courageous conversations.

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]]> How to be Anti-Racist with Angela Ma Brown Bleav 00:35:24 How to become anti-racist with equity consultant, Angela Ma Brown, and how to educate yourself and go towards courageous conversations. How to become anti-racist with equity consultant, Angela Ma Brown, and how to educate yourself and go towards courageous conversations. false full 3 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Uu_eDw2gXrcdTCa6JaahQuwQmXvuRQZRY_IH9wJnG8U Introduction to Mindfulness with Dr. Rachel Lindvall An introduction to Mindfulness and how to start using it as a tool in your day to day

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]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 18:40:25 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/ An introduction to Mindfulness and how to start using it as a tool in your day to day

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]]> Introduction to Mindfulness with Dr. Rachel Lindvall Bleav 00:26:01 Dr. Rachel Lindvall goes into mindfulness, how it has changed her life, the art of noting, the power of positive language, and objectivity. Dr. Rachel Lindvall goes into mindfulness, how it has changed her life, the art of noting, the power of positive language, and objectivity. false full 2 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/OQuA_BQTb0iMnIWA5kHZd4KpAzOPozk51NfYCGHalnw The story behind 3 sides I explain the three sides of the triangle; high performance, passion, and equality.

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]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2021 17:13:11 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/three-sides-with-erin-mcleod/ I explain the three sides of the triangle; high performance, passion, and equality.

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]]> The story behind 3 sides Bleav 00:18:28 I dive into a personal story for each side of the triangle and why it means so much to me. I dive into a personal story for each side of the triangle and why it means so much to me. false full 0