26 Jun 2025
1h 23m

557. Balancing Pregnancy, Motherhood and Work | Riley Gaines

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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

In this episode of the Jordan B. Peterson podcast, Dr. Peterson interviews Riley Gaines, a former NCAA swimmer and advocate for fairness in women's sports. They discuss Gaines's upcoming motherhood and its impact on her activism, her experiences challenging policies allowing male athletes to compete in women's sports, and her work with state legislatures to define "woman" and protect women's sports. Gaines shares her personal story of competing against a male swimmer, her decision to leave dental school to pursue activism, and her perspective on the political and cultural shifts surrounding the issue. Peterson and Gaines critique the motivations behind progressive policies, the challenges of enforcement, and the importance of standing up for one's conscience. Gaines

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Personal Journey

Part 2: Activism and Political Landscape

Part 3: Motivations, Future Plans, and Closing

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