Host Natalie Cook, Olympic gold medalist and five-time Olympian, shares the inspiring and untold stories of athletes who face financial obstacles in their pursuit of becoming Olympian's and Paralympian’s. Discover the sacrifices, challenges, and unwavering determination behind their pursuit of greatness. Be inspired by their resilience and determination to turn their dreams into reality.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHost Natalie Cook, Olympic gold medalist and five-time Olympian, shares the inspiring and untold stories of athletes who face financial obstacles in their pursuit of becoming Olympian's and Paralympian’s. Discover the sacrifices, challenges, and unwavering determination behind their pursuit of greatness. Be inspired by their resilience and determination to turn their dreams into reality.
Recent episodes include "Chris Bond On Surviving Leukemia And Winning Paralympic Gold" (29 October 2026, 56 minutes), "Lexie Feeney Proving You're Never too Old for the Dream" (7 October 2026, 42 minutes), and "Their Dreams Are A Family Business: How Taekwondo Star Mackenzie Macdonald Kicks Her Way to the Top" (16 September 2026, 39 minutes).
The Price You Pay publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes.
Booking probability for The Price You Pay is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Price You Pay requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Price You Pay's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #8
He was 19, fit, working, and living a normal young adult life then he walked into hospital with stomach pain and woke up in ICU with his life rewritten. Our guest, Australian Steelers wheelchair rugby star Chris Bond...
Episode #7
A teenage Olympian, a decade-long detour, and a national record on the way back. We’re joined by Sydney-born recurve archer Lexi Feeney, who competed at the Beijing Olympics at 19, stepped away with chronic injury, and...
Episode #6
A 16-year-old can be ranked number one in Australia and still need her mum on the plane as a required chaperone. That’s the reality for junior elite sport, and it’s why Mackenzie McDonald’s Taekwondo journey is as much...
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A 14-year-old trains like an elite athlete, then goes back to Year 9 homework. That’s the reality for Isabella “Bella” Crosbie, an artistic swimmer (formerly synchronised swimming) on the 2026 Australian Youth Training...
Episode #4
A gymnast with one pectoral muscle, six knee surgeries, and a career that refuses to follow the usual timeline does not just “push through.” Clay Mason Stephens shows what it really looks like to adapt, rebuild, and...
Episode #3
We sit down with Olympian heptathlete Tori West to unpack what it takes to build a “dream heptathlon” while balancing real-life costs, work, and travel. We also follow her leap from regional sport in Townsville to a...
Episode #2
<p>A 14-year-old Australian rider earns a place at the Honda Racing School in Japan, and suddenly the dream gets real: new countries, older competitors, higher speeds, and a price tag most people never see. We sit down...
Episode #2
A 14-year-old Australian rider earns a place at the Honda Racing School in Japan, and suddenly the dream gets real: new countries, older competitors, higher speeds, and a price tag most people never see. We sit down...
Episode #1
<p>We sit down with CAN Fund founder Jane Roos to talk about the real cost of representing your country and why “showing up” is the most practical form of belief you can give an athlete. We connect Jane’s origin story...
Episode #9
<p>What does it really take to chase Olympic sailing as a sibling team when boats, sails, and travel chew through your budget before you hit the start line? We sit down with Australian sailor Ashlee Daunt to unpack the...
Episode #8
<p>We explore the real cost of chasing green and gold and follow Alex Hayden’s rise from rural South Australia to the PSA World Tour. She shares how she funds her career, why storytelling builds resilience, and how LA...
Episode #7
<p>What does it take to keep chasing an Olympic dream when everything seems stacked against you? For Caitlyn Bowell, a 26-year-old sprint canoe champion, it means refusing to take no for an answer—even when that "no"...
Episode #22
<p>Dreams take flight from unexpected places. For 14-year-old Maggie Grey, Australia's junior world platform diving champion, it began while watching Simone Biles compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics. "Mom, I'm going to go...
Episode #21
<p>What does it truly cost to chase Olympic dreams? For water polo star Tenealle Fasala, the price has been devastating—twice being cut from Olympic teams, including watching from the sidelines as the squad she helped...
Episode #20
<p>What does it truly cost to chase Olympic glory? For Josh Bell, Australia's #1 men's skeet shooter, the price tag includes unpaid leave from work, constant financial uncertainty, and precious time away from his young...
Episode #19
<p>Through sheer determination, Australian softball squad member Kayla Waller defies what most would consider humanly possible. Training four to five days weekly with grueling four-hour commutes, she simultaneously...
Episode #18
<p>Seventeen-year-old motorsport prodigy Ben Holliday and his father Darren reveal the emotional and financial sacrifices behind pursuing a professional racing career while navigating family dynamics and increasing...
Episode #17
<p>Aislin Jones became the world's youngest Olympic shooter at age 16, qualifying for Rio 2016 in just four years instead of her planned eight-year timeline. Her journey illustrates the hidden financial costs of elite...
Episode #16
<p>**This episode was uniquely recorded prior to the Paris 2024 Games qualification process for Waterpolo **<br/><br/>Can you imagine the pressure of standing between the goalposts, knowing every decision could make or...
Episode #15
<p>Get ready to be inspired as we welcome Taylor Gosens and her father, Gerrard Gosens, to the Price You Pay podcast. <br/>Taylor, a para judo athlete who recently showcased her talents at the Paralympic Games in Paris...
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