Behind the Scenes of Mikaela & Aleks' Relationship and Life Goals | WTP with Mikaela Ep. 1

The first episode of What’s the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin presented by Stifel is officially here, and Mikaela starts things off with her fiancé and fellow ski champion Aleksander Aamodt Kilde. Mikaela introduces the show’s focus on uncovering the “why” behind world-class performance. Aleksander joins from rehab after a life-threatening crash in the Lauberhorn downhill in Wengen, Switzerland in January 2024. Together, they open up about his comeback journey, the mental side of injury recovery, and finding purpose when results no longer define success. From honest conversations about fear and resilience to lighthearted moments about brown cheese, Oakley parties, Atomic media days, and their long-distance relationship, this episode is heartfelt, funny, and full of perspective. It offers a glimpse behind the medals into what truly keeps two of the world’s best skiers going. Presented by STIFEL . . . Follow What's the Point with Mikaela Shiffrin on Social Media for all the best moments from the show:   / wtpwithmikaela   Download the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pVXLyM... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... More about Aleksander:   / akilde   Aleksander's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i... Chapters 00:00 - Intro and Welcome to What’s the Point 00:51 - Mikaela Introduces Aleksander and the Show’s Mission 03:15 - “Faster.Always” Rapid Fire, Presented by ATOMIC 10:30 - Talking Legacy and Defining Purpose 14:00 - Aleksander’s Injury Update and Motivation to Return 23:00 - The Crash, Infection, and Mental Battle of Recovery 35:00 - Building Strength, Preventing Injuries, and Advice for Young Athletes 40:00 - Fear, PTSD, and Managing Anxiety After Trauma 51:00 - Learning From Setbacks and Staying Accountable 58:00 - Long Distance Love: Balancing Careers and Life Together 1:04:00 - Oakley’s 50th Anniversary and Inspiring the Next Generation 1:07:30 - The Story of How They Met (and the “Non-Date” at Atomic) 1:18:00 - Mikaela on Team Camaraderie and Olympic Mindset 1:20:30 - Sushi, Gratitude, and the Playful Sign-Off #mikaelashiffrin #aleksanderaamodtkilde #relationship #whatsthepoint