Balancing Motherhood and Elite Sport | Leanne Taylor

In this episode of Flame Bearers, host and Paralympian Manasi Joshi speaks with Canadian paratriathlon powerhouse Leanne Taylor on balancing elite athletic training with the demands of motherhood, leaning into the philosophy of “embracing the chaos” and finding peace in the fact that things do not have to be perfect to be good.  Leanne directly challenges the media’s limited, one-dimensional lens, calling for a narrative shift that celebrates women with disabilities as multifaceted individuals—honoring them not just for their athletic capabilities, but as mothers, employees, and icons. She shows us all that self-care isn’t another task in itself, but about finding joy in every moment with her sport, her loved ones, and her adorable son.