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Welcome to the No Former Athlete Podcast, where we explore the challenges retired athletes face as they transition from sports to a new identity. Most athletes spend more time retired than playing, often feeling lost and confused.
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The 20-Year Identity Crisis She Didn’t Know She Was Having (opens the original)
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In this episode of No Former Athlete , Erin talks with Jenny Bauer , a lifelong athlete, former DePauw women’s basketball player, All-American track athlete, attorney, coach, and multi-sport competitor. Jenny reflects on growing up in a small Indiana town during the early days of organized girls’ sports, when softball was one of the only options available and girls’ basketball was becoming a major part of the community. She shares how she found her athlete identity through softball, basketball,
Bowling Alleys, Burnout & Learning How to Take a Break (opens the original)
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Just two childhood friends and no former athletes catching up on 20+ years of history — and unpacking why neither of us knew how to relax until literally last year. 😅 Erin sits down with lifelong friend Veronica (soccer, basketball, and youth league bowling — yes, really) to talk about what happens when your entire identity used to be athlete and then... it just isn't anymore. No one prepares you for that. Use code VPOD to get a special discount to get lifetime access on the NFA Breathe Here Now
The Trauma Athletes Are Trained to Ignore (opens the original)
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Joshua Jones played college football at DePauw before becoming a social worker and community leader in St. Louis. Use code JOSHPOD to get a special discount to get lifetime access on the NFA Breathe Here Now Virtual Breathwork session. https://www.noformerathlete.com/bhn In this episode, Josh shares his journey of athlete retirement, learning to process grief, and redefining success off the field. We explore how competitive sports shape identity, the emotional aftermath of leaving a team, and wh
She Shot Sue Bird, Rolling Stone, and SLAM's StudBudz Cover | Nicol Biesek (opens the original)
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From college basketball to shooting covers for Rolling Stone and SLAM Magazine — sports photographer Nicol's journey is proof that retired athletes never really stop being athletes. Use code NICOLPOD to get a special discount to get lifetime access on the NFA Breathe Here Now Virtual Breathwork session. https://www.noformerathlete.com/bhn In this episode of No Former Athlete, Nicol shares her path from playing club basketball alongside Chelsea Gray, to becoming one of the most in-demand names in
The Day She Got Her Jersey Was The Day Her Career Ended (opens the original)
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What happens when the sport that shaped you is taken away in a second? In this episode of No Former Athlete , Erin sits down with Ciara — former volleyball player, Navy veteran, coach, content creator, and founder of The New Mix — to talk about athlete identity, career-ending injury, mental health, and rebuilding confidence after sport. Use code CIARAPOD to get a special discount to get lifetime access on the NFA Breathe Here Now Virtual Breathwork session. https://www.noformerathlete.com/bhn Ci
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