# @mikaelashiffrin on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=n3q3CHLf_L4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55293215-mikaelashiffrin-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-02-04T17:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Mikaela Shiffrin ⛷💨 (@mikaelashiffrin) — https://gondola.cc/mikaelashiffrin

## Caption

With the Olympics on the horizon, two-time Olympic Champion and three-time Olympic medalist Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on the journey that brought her to this moment in a special solo episode of “What’s the Point”.

From Sochi to PyeongChang and the life-changing lessons of Beijing, she shares how grief, growth, and gratitude have reshaped her perspective as she heads into Cortina. She talks about Olympic expectations vs. reality, learning to let go of perfection, navigating grief, trusting her team, what she fears, and what excites her, all about this next chapter.

The episode wraps with a moment for the fans, where Mikaela dives into questions from listeners and breaks down her winning run at Špindlerův Mlýn, where she won her 71st World Cup slalom race and 108th World Cup victory.

Follow What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://www.instagram.com/wtpwithmikaela

Download the Full Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2408N82xgHjGt7ZOwjso79
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-the-point-with-mikaela-shiffrin/id1848869696?i=1000748235584 

Chapters
0:00 Introduction and Podcast Update
1:30 Cortina Olympics Anticipation and Mindset
4:15 Sochi 2014: First Olympic Experience
8:30 Post-Sochi Reality Check
10:45 PyeongChang 2018: Eyes Wide Open
18:00 Olympic Logistics Reality
20:15 Beijing 2022: Catalyst for Growth
25:45 Current Fears and Concerns About Cortina
28:30 Olympic Beauty vs. Reality
31:00 Personal Olympic Philosophy
37:15 Fan Q&A: Snow Conditions Adaptation
42:08  Fan Q&A: Race Strategy and Risk Management
48:03 Fan Q&A: Future Children and Coaching
50:56 Fan Q&A: Advice to Younger Self
52:17  Fan Q&A: Daily Motivation
53:40 Fan Q&A: Tennis Tournament Attendance
54:47 Fan Q&A: Favorite Sunrise
56:25 Fan Q&A: Advice to 18-Year-Old Self 
57:30 Live Run Analysis: Spindleruv Mlyn Second Run
59:15 Conclusion

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## Stats

- **Views:** 34,657
- **Likes:** 837
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- **Comments:** 112

## Tags

mentalhealth, podcast, olympics, ski, expectationvsreality, mikaelashiffrin, skiing, whatsthepoint, olympicathlete, milanocortina2026, expectations

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