Life From The Sidelines

About Life From The Sidelines

As wives to professional athletes and athletes in our own right, we bring a unique perspective to the world of sports. We understand the sacrifices, the highs and lows and the hard work that goes into being an athlete. But we also know the importance of humanizing athletes and showing their personal side beyond statistics and scores. With our feminine approach to sports and sports commentating, we aim to bring a fresh perspective to the industry. We believe that there is a need for more diverse voices in sports media and we are here to fill that void. We want to share our own personal experiences as athletes and partners to one, and also shed light and insights on the journeys of others who navigate this space. Through our writing and commentary, we hope to inspire and empower others to pursue their dreams, both on and off the field. We want to show that athletes are more than just their performance and that their personal stories and struggles make them relatable and HUMAN.

Publisher

Jada Meafou & Kayla Ahki

Category

health & fitness · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

19 Apr 2023

Latest episode

9 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jun 2025

   EP 30 EAAST 7s Building Resilience and Legacy in Women’s Rugby

   Coach Willie Walker and Manager Amy Courtney of the NZ Cavs 7s team discuss building resilience and legacy in women's rugby, emphasizing individualized coaching approaches in this interview.

2. 

   3 Jun 2025

   EP 29 EAAST 7s Resilience & Reinvention: Lessons from Teddy’s Journey On and Off the Field

   Teddy shares his inspiring journey of resilience and reinvention, discussing how cultural values shape life on and off the field, and how setbacks can lead to unexpected opportunities in this interview.

3. 

   19 May 2025

   Episode 27 Tima Savea on Motherhood, Mental Health, and Life Beyond Rugby

   In this heartfelt episode, Tima Savea takes us on an inspiring journey from her roots in Iraq to building a life in New Zealand and navigating the unique challenges of living in France. She opens up about the delicate balancing act of motherhood, marriage, and mental health, sharing deeply personal stories of cultural transitions, the impact of COVID-19, and the power of family support. Tima dives into her IVF experience, the pressures of social media, and the importance of staying authentic ...

Who has been a guest on Life From The Sidelines

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Willie Walker
• Amy Courtney
• Teddy
• Milica Anscombe
• Gareth Anscombe

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.9 / 5

17 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

69

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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