This podcast is dedicated to exploring the effects that losing your athlete identity has on adult life. From community, to routine integrations, to new passions... We've got you covered.
In this episode, hosts Alyssa and Lyss discuss the emptiness that can arise when the passion from sports isn't transferred into adult life. The convo explores the challenge of finding outlets for this passion and emphasizes the importance of embracing one's athletic identity instead of conforming to societal norms.
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21 Aug 2025
The 'I' in Team???
We’ve all heard it before: “There’s no I in team.” But what happens when the game ends and the team is gone? In this episode, Coach Lyss and Alyssa flip that old saying on its head and dive into what life looks like when all that’s left is the I.
If you’ve ever missed the camaraderie, routine, or belonging that came with sports, this conversation will remind you...you’re not alone, and there’s power in building both the I and the team in your next chapter.
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7 Aug 2025
Four Years for Nine Seconds: The Cost of "Success"
In this episode of 'So You're a Former Athlete And...', hosts explore the concept of invisible work and its relation to real success. Using Usain Bolt's training as a metaphor, they dive into the patience and consistency required for achievement. The conversation sparks around transferring this athlete mindset to post-sports life, emphasizing that true success often demands years of behind-the-scenes effort.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
15 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100
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Engagement
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