Podcasts Health The Gurls Talk Podcast Ep 48. Adwoa speaks to football phenomenon Ada Hegerberg about what she learnt while recovering from an injury, the power of confidence, and how she advocates for gender equity in sport.

Ep 48. Adwoa speaks to football phenomenon Ada Hegerberg about what she learnt while recovering from an injury, the power of confidence, and how she advocates for gender equity in sport.

Published: Sept. 17, 2020, 12:21 p.m.

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On this week\\u2019s episode, I was lucky enough to speak to Ada Hegerberg, the first woman in history to win Football\\u2019s most coveted individual prize, the Ballon d\\u2019Or.\\xa0

Ada\\u2019s positivity and sense of perspective is infectious. While discussing her recent ACL injury, she explains how she viewed the healing process as an opportunity for gratitude and mental strength, as well as a chance to understand her body in new, enlightening ways.

As a passionate advocate for gender representation and equity in sport, Ada and I talk about the importance of being true to yourself, and the strength that comes from having conviction in your craft. In this powerful episode, we discuss why building up confidence is a key part of challenging norms and\\xa0 commanding respect.

You can follow @ahegerberg and you can follow us @gurlstalk. Please send any messages to www.gurlstalk.com and don\\u2019t forget to subscribe, so you never miss an episode of the Gurls Talk podcast.

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