Sue Norman: Racing Rapids, Becoming an Unexpected Parent at 56, & Risking It All
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Sue Norman’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From her roots as a world-class whitewater athlete and U.S. National Champion to her time in the military and her inspiring decision to become a mom at 56, Sue’s life is packed with resilience, adventure, and heart.
In this episode of The Ready State Podcast, Sue shares her incredible story of navigating risk, overcoming childhood challenges, thriving in elite sports, and embracing unexpected motherhood.
Learn how she balanced a life of daring whitewater adventures, military service, and raising a child from a tough start in life. Tune in for lessons on courage, adaptability, and finding strength in the wild outdoors. Don’t miss this deeply inspiring conversation with a true legend.
What You'll Learn in This Episode- How Sue went from a chaotic childhood to becoming a world-class paddler
- The unlikely Army program that launched her elite kayaking career
- What it takes to lead an all-women’s rafting team through Class V rapids
- How nature became her anchor during trauma, menopause, and motherhood
- Why she took legal custody of her nephew at 56 — and how it changed her
- What parenting a traumatized child taught her about strength, identity, and healing
This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Laird Superfood, The World As You'll Know It podcast, Momentous, and LMNT.