Listen "#48 Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir: "There are no limits to how far you can get if you push yourself""
Episode Synopsis
Sara Björk Gunnarsdóttir is an Icelandic football legend who has made waves playing for top clubs like Wolfsburg, Lyon and Juventus. She is now playing for Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.
Sara is the only woman to be named Iceland's athlete of the year twice, won the Champion's League with Lyon, captained the national team for eight years, and represented Iceland at the Euros four times.
In this episode, Sara talks about her journey from Iceland to the international stage, how she has dealt with anxiety and exhaustion, her mental training routines, balancing motherhood with her career, and her experiences across different leagues.
Tune in to hear Sara's inspiring story, her take on the future of women's football, and the lessons she's picked up along the way!
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Sara is the only woman to be named Iceland's athlete of the year twice, won the Champion's League with Lyon, captained the national team for eight years, and represented Iceland at the Euros four times.
In this episode, Sara talks about her journey from Iceland to the international stage, how she has dealt with anxiety and exhaustion, her mental training routines, balancing motherhood with her career, and her experiences across different leagues.
Tune in to hear Sara's inspiring story, her take on the future of women's football, and the lessons she's picked up along the way!
If you got value from this episode please leave me a rating and tell me all about it.
>> Support the podcast <<
Follow Sara on Instagram
Follow Al-Qasiah on Instagram
Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay connected, get a backstage pass and shape future episodes.
Check out my personal Instagram for more mental support
Here is how you can get help from me:
Get my FREE Reflection Routine and some exclusive content
Join The Zone Academy!
Apply for my 3 Month Mentorship Program!
Other Resources that will help you:
Get 15% off of the Griply goal setting app!
Get 40% discount for life on the Relentless Trainer with code "asdis_oly"
Check out the Ropone earplugs
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