What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin

Behind every great athlete is a village of talented people who make it all happen. But Mikaela has something most don't: Eileen.

In Episode 10 of What's the Point, Mikaela sits down with the person who has been there for every single moment of her career—and her life. Her mom. Her coach. Her mentor. Her best friend. Eileen Shiffrin. It's easy to look at Mikaela's résumé and see the medals, the records, the Crystal Globes. What you don't see is the woman behind the scenes who gave up her career as a nurse to be on the road six months a year, who homeschooled Mikaela through the early Burke Mountain years, who was there for Mikaela's first World Cup, and every heartbreak since.

In this episode, they get into all of it. The sacrifices and misunderstandings, including what it actually means to be on the road as a mother-daughter, coach-athlete duo (hint: it's not a European après-ski vacation). The grief of losing a father and a husband, Jeff, and how they've carried that together. The complicated line between pushing your kid and protecting them. And Eileen's own cancer diagnosis this past fall—a moment that, for the first time in this whole journey, asked her to put herself first. You know Mikaela. Now meet the woman who raised her to chase the impossible.

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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.

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Why do we ski?

In this episode of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, presented by STIFEL, Mikaela sits down with Olympic champion (and her childhood idol), Bode Miller, for a conversation that goes beyond results and gets to the core of the legendary American’s motivation, his “why”, past and present.

For Bode, skiing was never just about winning. It was his purest form of self-expression. As his career evolved, success became less about results and more about authentically representing himself on the world stage, using his platform to make a meaningful impact and connect with other people.

Together, Mikaela and Bode unpack their definitions of fear, legacy, and what it truly means to be “the greatest of all time.” They reflect on how loss and grief, the deaths of Mikaela’s father and Bode’s daughter, reshaped their perspectives, strengthened their purpose, and changed the way they move through the world.

This one is about more than sport. It’s about self-expression, the human experience, and deciding what you want to leave behind.

Presented by STIFEL

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In episode 7 of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, presented by STIFEL, Mikaela and Simone sit down to discuss Summer vs. Winter Olympics and compare their experiences in their respective sports. The two discuss the demands of peak performance, the pressure that comes with excellence, resilience in the face of fear, and, most importantly, the human experience behind achieving greatness.

As Mikaela prepares for the Winter Olympics in Milan/Cortina 2026 and reflects on her experiences in Beijing back in 2022, Simone shares insight into their shared experience of “failing” on the world stage and offers advice for how to block out the noise and persevere in the upcoming Games.

Each may be the respective GOAT in their craft, but at the end of the day, the pursuit of greatness comes down to honoring the little girl who fell in love with sport, knowing the best is yet to come.

Presented by STIFEL...

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In episode 6 of What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin, Presented by STIFEL, Paula and Mikaela delve into both ski racing, exploring Paula's unique journey from a slalom specialist to a consistent podium threat in both giant slalom and slalom on the World Cup circuit with an NCAA stop along the way. Discover how Paula's unconventional path, marked by grit and resilience, has paved the way for others in the sport. From her partnership with Northeast Reproductive Medicine Vermont to her advocacy for women's rights in Olympic sports, Paula shares her passion for empowering women and her commitment to making a lasting impact beyond the mountain. Listen in as they discuss the challenges and triumphs of balancing career and family planning, the importance of genuine support among competitors, and the pursuit of excellence in ski racing. Whether you're a ski enthusiast or simply looking for motivation, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into the life of a remarkable athlete, the support system that enables her to do what she does best, and the friendly rivalry between two top-level athletes.

Presented by STIFEL...

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with New Zealand's Alice Robinson, one of the most dynamic giant slalom skiers on the World Cup circuit. From her childhood days in "Skiwiland" (New Zealand's totally adorable name for ski daycare) to becoming a seven-time World Cup winner (as of 24. Dec. 2025) and world championship silver medalist, Alice shares her remarkable journey through the highs and lows of professional ski racing. We dive deep into her breakthrough seasons, the challenges of competing during COVID, building her own coaching team, and her unique perspective on fear, competition, and what it means to leave a legacy in sport.

Presented by STIFEL

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In Episode 4 of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin presented by Stifel, Mikaela dives into the world of competitive skiing with one of the sport's most electrifying young talents, Zrinka Ljutić. At just 21, Zrinka has already made her mark as a multiple World Cup winner and a consistent podium threat on the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit. Discover her journey from her early days skiing in a small Austrian resort to her rise as the 2025 World Cup Slalom Globe winner. Zrinka shares her experiences, from the challenges of switching ski companies to the dreams that drive her success. With insights into her training, family support, and the unique pressures of being compared to legends, this episode offers a compelling look at the life of a rising star in the skiing world. Whether you're a skiing enthusiast or simply love a good story of determination and triumph, this episode is sure to inspire.

Presented by STIFEL.

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Zrinka's Spotify Playlist:

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Mikaela welcomes her long time physical therapist and close friend Regan Dewhirst for a deep and honest conversation about injury, trust, recovery, communication, and what really happens behind the scenes of elite ski racing. Regan shares how her philosophy has evolved from reactive treatment to a proactive, collaborative performance model built around load management, tissue adaptation, breath work, and the daily details that keep Mikaela healthy. The two talk candidly about injury uncertainty, skiing through fear, rebuilding trust in the body, and navigating some of the most challenging chapters of Mikaela’s career. They also laugh through childhood memories, race day rituals, and the small habits that make big differences. It is a grounded, insightful, and often emotional look at the partnership that supports Mikaela’s performance on the mountain.

Presented by STIFEL.

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In Episode 2 of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin presented by Stifel, Mikaela catches up with teammate and friend Breezy Johnson, one of the fastest downhill skiers in the world and last year's World Champion downhiller.

The two start light with a “Faster.Always” rapid-fire segment sponsored by Atomic, trading stories about favorite race tracks, race-day superstitions, and Breezy’s tradition of knitting a new headband before every competition. The laughter turns reflective as they revisit their first meeting as 12-year-olds at Whistler Cup and how their shared intensity helped validate each other’s passion for the sport.

Breezy opens up about the challenges of her career, from injuries that kept her out of the 2022 Olympics to her 14-month suspension over whereabouts filing errors. She explains how she worked with USADA to improve athlete systems and how isolation became a lesson in self-advocacy and mental health.

The conversation deepens as they talk about fear, the emotional cost of crashing, and the balance between loving skiing and accepting that the sport can’t always love you back. Breezy describes what it means to race in Cortina again as a World Champion and how she continues to find joy and purpose through community, mentorship, and perseverance.

It’s a conversation about grit, growth, and the beauty of skiing fast — and a reminder that the most meaningful wins aren’t always measured in medals.

Presented by STIFEL

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