A motivational pep talk as you look out into this weird transition of being an athlete --> being a whole person (again). You will be asked questions you never thought you would have to answer, but that is the *power* of this grand opportunity. You have the former athlete community behind you. Keep going!
Your ultimate success depends on your ability to get back on the bandwagon when you fall off. In this episode I offer 4 mindset shifts to help you accomplish your health and life goals successfully — even after you fall off. As former, injured, and competing athletes, you are very familiar with setting goals but sometimes it can be tough to get back on the bandwagon after falling off your commitment. The first step is admitting the failure *for now*. This is nothing you can't come back from. If ...
In this episode I offer a former Stanford student-athlete's perspective on how to most successfully stay motivated academically while competing at a high level. If you are a current NCAA D1, D2, or D3 student-athlete, this episode is for you! Stanford University has this incredible combination of academics and athletics -- winning the NACDA Directors' Cup 25 years in a row (I mentioned this award in the intro). To book 1:1 work with me go to www.forformerathletes.com and follow along on Instagra...
In this ep, I break down how alcohol was embedded into athlete culture, how graduating from the athlete space means you can upgrade your relationship with alcohol (if you want to), and my own personal story / the decision I've made moving forward. Enjoy! Make sure to leave a rating and review! Instagram: @forformerathletes Website: forformerathletes.com Book: " Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy" by Cynthia M. Kuhn...
In this ep, I break down what a "sense of self" is. Then, I give you 4 practical strategies to uncovering yours outside of sports. As an athlete, about 90% of all your decisions, preferences, and topics on your mind will be related back to your sport. Once that piece is gone, you will need to fill in that 90% with YOU. That's what we are talking about today. Also- often "finding yourself" is interpreted in a very trendy way, but in terms of this platform, I offer you a much more broad definition...
In this ep, I break down 5 personal traits you've ignored but would bring more ease, confidence, and success to your repertoire. First, I talk about two archetypes: Push vs. Pull. Then, I take you from #5 to #1 on the personal traits you might have skipped. Do you have all 5? Do you *USE* all 5? Let's see! Make sure to leave a rating and review! Instagram: @forformerathletes Website: forformerathletes.com
I hope this passage validated your experience. Injuries can be painful — not at all because you are weak or not good enough, but simply because the skills required to excel in this uncharted injury experience belong to a completely different skillset than what has been required of you to become the hardcore competitive athlete that you are. If you can see that it makes sense that this period of your journey might be boring or hard but ultimately rewarding and important, you can frame this conque...
It is normal to pick up some extra weight after you enter your life after sport. In this episode, I break down context as to why you are *completely* normal and 2 big reasons why this happens to former athletes. Then, I give you 3 practical tips for kickstarting weight loss so that you can own the body you destine to have! We are always allowed to set new goals, but it's how you carry out achieving the goals that matters most. Make sure to check in with your medical health provider before starti...
And, what if you medically retire? Right? It’s true. Outcomes matter. But! In terms of how we contextualize our own stories (referring to our internal experiences, not our external ones), it helps to expand the definition we carry. That expansion leaves room for more acceptance — in ourselves and in our peers. TODAY WE’LL TACKLE THIS IDEA OF “FINISHING” — FOR THE ATHLETE (AND FORMER ATHLETES ALIKE) ❤️ If you'd like to get started on your own emotional work, book an EFT session here. Check out th...
And if it is, do we care? FOLLOW THE SLOGAN. REPEAT AFTER ME. BUY-IN. This topic is a bit more controversial than usual — but I think it’s an interesting one to think about, especially at either end of the range. And, of course, this is not everyone’s team experience so please keep that in mind.
Applied to life. GET YOUR REPS IN! I could say this of any sport, but in basketball specifically, it’s all about doing your own work. Sure, you can show up to practice and training. Ok yes, you’ll need to know the plays. But you really start to succeed when you put in your own work. You can’t just show up to practice and expect to be good. Understandably, basketball coaches will ask you, “Are you getting shots up?”
Why it sneaks up + how to get rid of it — I'm pretty big on symbols. I think symbols help us solve problems. So, if looking through an abstract lens can help us solve a problem, I'm all for it. Here is a symbol story for you: AFTER I STOPPED PLAYING BASKETBALL, I STARTED GAINING A BUNCH OF WEIGHT. It was so discouraging, so demoralizing, so distracting, and very embarrassing.
Might be helpful — Honestly, I didn’t realize there were two kinds of friends until I stopped playing basketball. I had just medically retired from injury and become a full time college student. It hadn’t dawned on me that there might be a difference, or that that difference would mean something to me. So, let me put it to you like this, here’s the secret: THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF FRIENDS IN THE WORLD. THERE ARE TEAMMATE FRIENDS AND NON-TEAMMATE FRIENDS. If you'd like to get started on your own em...
