Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What does it look like to balance Olympic competition, motherhood, and the unexpected realities of parenting? In this episode, I sit down with Olympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor to talk about raising two children with disabilities, leaning on support, and how motherhood changed the way she thinks about success, identity, and resilience.
We also talk about representation in sport, using ASL as a family, and the mental health side of chasing big goals. It is an honest conversation about what it takes to keep showing up as both an elite athlete and a mom.
In this episode, we cover:
- What it felt like to finally win Olympic gold after years of coming close
- Why the right village matters in motherhood and elite sport
- Parenting two children with disabilities and using ASL as a family
- How representation can help other families feel less alone
- What sport taught her about parenting through uncertainty
- How motherhood changed her identity, perspective, and relationship to winning
- The realities of being a Black athlete in winter sports
- Why access and inclusion in sports still matter
- What she hopes her children take away from watching her story
- How she prepares for the post-Olympics emotional crash and protects her mental health
To connect with Elana Meyers Taylor follow her on Instagram @elanameyerstaylor, check out all her resources at https://www.elanameyersusa.com.
00:00 Intro and meeting Olympic champion Elana Meyers Taylor
03:30 Winning Olympic gold and what that moment felt like
07:40 The village behind success, motherhood, teamwork, and support
10:23 Building the right support system for kids with disabilities
13:55 Parenting deaf children, Down syndrome, and ASL representation
17:53 How sport prepared her for medical parenting and uncertainty
20:23 How motherhood changed her identity and mindset as an athlete
21:44 Competing at 41, training differently, and playing the long game
24:14 Race, representation, barriers, and access in winter sports
29:25 What she wants her kids to learn, joy after the Olympics, and mental health after big wins
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Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, Elana Meyers Taylor podcast, Olympian mom podcast, motherhood and elite sports, parenting children with disabilities, Olympic athlete motherhood, ASL family communication, Black women in sports, resilience in motherhood
What does it look like to balance Olympic competition, motherhood, and the unexpected realities of parenting? In this episode, I sit down with Olympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor to talk about raising two children with disabilities, leaning on support, and how motherhood changed the way she thinks about success, identity, and resilience.
We also talk about representation in sport, using ASL as a family, and the mental health side of chasing big goals. It is an honest conversation about what it takes to keep showing up as both an elite athlete and a mom.
In this episode, we cover:
- What it felt like to finally win Olympic gold after years of coming close
- Why the right village matters in motherhood and elite sport
- Parenting two children with disabilities and using ASL as a family
- How representation can help other families feel less alone
- What sport taught her about parenting through uncertainty
- How motherhood changed her identity, perspective, and relationship to winning
- The realities of being a Black athlete in winter sports
- Why access and inclusion in sports still matter
- What she hopes her children take away from watching her story
- How she prepares for the post-Olympics emotional crash and protects her mental health
To connect with Elana Meyers Taylor follow her on Instagram @elanameyerstaylor, check out all her resources at https://www.elanameyersusa.com.
00:00 Intro and meeting Olympic champion Elana Meyers Taylor
03:30 Winning Olympic gold and what that moment felt like
07:40 The village behind success, motherhood, teamwork, and support
10:23 Building the right support system for kids with disabilities
13:55 Parenting deaf children, Down syndrome, and ASL representation
17:53 How sport prepared her for medical parenting and uncertainty
20:23 How motherhood changed her identity and mindset as an athlete
21:44 Competing at 41, training differently, and playing the long game
24:14 Race, representation, barriers, and access in winter sports
29:25 What she wants her kids to learn, joy after the Olympics, and mental health after big wins
Check out all of the PedsDocTalk Courses for more guidance, tips, and support during parenthood. Visit pedsdoctalk.com/courses
Sign up for the PedsDocTalk newsletter to stay updated on the latest news on all things child health and parenting! Here is the link: pedsdoctalk.com/newsletter
SUBSCRIBE to PedsDocTalkTV to stay up to date! youtube.com/@pedsdoctalk
Listen to The PedsDocTalk Podcast available on all Podcast apps.
Many more resources at pedsdoctalk.com
Shop Dr. Mona's favorite products: shopmy.us/shop/pedsdoctalk?tab=collections (paid link)
FOLLOW ME:
Instagram: instagram.com/pedsdoctalk
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@pedsdoctalk
Facebook: facebook.com/pedsdoctalk
Keywords: doctor, pediatrician, Elana Meyers Taylor podcast, Olympian mom podcast, motherhood and elite sports, parenting children with disabilities, Olympic athlete motherhood, ASL family communication, Black women in sports, resilience in motherhood
