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What does it really take to be elite? Midge Purce is a champion on the field, but she's also a Harvard graduate with a degree in psychology. In Confessions of an Elite Athlete, Midge sits down with the best athletes in the world to explore their mindset and unseen battles on the path to greatness. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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July 7, 2026
Drag racing champion Ida Zetterström shares her relentless pursuit of success and the surprising realization that even championship wins aren't always enough.
June 23, 2026
Host Midge Purce interviews WNBA legend Sue Bird about how balance, not obsession, fueled her record-breaking career and approach to confidence.
June 12, 2026
Demario Davis just signed a 2-year contract at age 37, closing in on a record-setting career for a linebacker in the NFL. This week on Confessions of an Elite Athlete, Midge sits down with Demario to talk about how his life taught him the keys to being excellent long after the world has decided you should be declining. Follow the show on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/confessionsofa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofaneliteathlete From the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What does it really take to be elite? Midge Purce is a champion on the field, but she's also a Harvard graduate with a degree in psychology. In Confessions of an Elite Athlete, Midge sits down with the best athletes in the world to explore their mindset and unseen battles on the path to greatness.
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