Maryna Zanevska on Cancer, the WTA, and Reinventing a Career

In this episode

Maryna on returning to tour-level tennis after a melanoma diagnosis - and what it taught her about what the body is actually for.

Sachin and Maryna go deep on the moments that shaped the work - the visible wins, the invisible costs, and the frameworks that survived the experience.

Key topics

Timestamps

• 0:00Beyond the Trophy: The Unseen Struggles of Elite Athletes
• 3:47Rebuilding Identity: Finding Purpose Beyond the Game
• 13:45From External Pressure to Internal Drive: My Journey to 'My Why'
• 26:57Fighting for Freedom: The Dark Side of Sponsorship and Personal Resilience
• 39:31The Role of Support Systems in Pushing Through Life's Challenges
• 48:57From Delusion to Reality: Cultivating Unwavering Self-Belief
• 59:54Appreciating the Present: Reflecting on Life's Journey and Achievements
• 1:08:42My Last Dance: The Emotional US Open Farewell Match
• 1:21:06The Hidden Costs: Unveiling the Economics of Professional Tennis
• 1:27:16From Tennis Court to Candles: Finding a New Passion in Entrepreneurship
• 1:33:27Life Lessons: Wisdom for Younger Selves and Aspiring Athletes
• 1:40:56Beyond Success: What Pain Taught Me About Life's True Priorities