After The Athlete: Recent Episodes
After The Athlete
Three girls in their mid-20s, all former athletes, discussing the transition from being a lifelong athlete to…now what?? We talk about anything and everything that we’ve struggled with both during our time as athletes as well as throughout “retirement” from our sports- body image, making friends, finding purpose, and discovering new passions just to name a few. If you’re like us- self-identified former athletes who are now just trying to make it out here in the real world- this podcast is for you! Take a listen as we try to figure out…what comes after the athlete?
In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and reflect on 3 different eras of our lives so far- youth/high school, college, and post-college/current adulthood. We talk about what we were like in each stage, how we’ve changed, and what we’ve learned. Listen in to find out why this one gets a little unexpectedly ✨sentimental✨🥹
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In this episode, we are chatting about all of our favorite products, clothing brands, house items, and more! We love when we see others share their must-haves, so we wanted to do the same! Between our everyday workout gear, current favorite books, and can’t-live-without skincare items, we’re passionate about our recommendations. No gatekeeping around here! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms.
To support us you can subscribe, rate, and review After the Athlete podcast on Apple and Spotify! And make sure to follow along with us on Instagram @aftertheathletepodcast :) We're also now on TikTok, follow us at @aftertheathleteP.S. some exciting news from Lexi in this one!
In this day and age, social media is huge! In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons as well as our thoughts on social media. We share some of our own experiences with all of the platforms and what we’ve learned from it. Listen now- link in bio!
To support us you can subscribe, rate, and review After the Athlete podcast on Apple and Spotify! And make sure to follow along with us on Instagram @aftertheathletepodcast :) We're also now on TikTok, follow us at @aftertheathlete
We're back with a fun one this week! In this episode we share our unpopular opinions that can be controversial, including food, activities, music, etc. We also have a very special guest, the other half of the Reed sister duo, Angi! Listen to this (what we think is) amusing episode now!
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In this episode, we are talking about all things nutrition! We share each of our experiences and journeys when it comes to food, what we've learned, and what works for us now. Then we dive into what we think about all of the fad diets. From Keto to TikTok trends, we dish out all of our opinions!
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Trigger Warning: Discussing food can be a sensitive topic for some
We are not licensed nutritionists and these are only our personal opinions and what works for us
In this episode of After the Athlete, we discuss everything about friendships. This means the good, the bad, and the ugly! We talk about growing apart from friends, the signs of a toxic friendship and how to deal with this, and making friends as an adult. We also talk about how bullies are still apparent to those growing up, in the work place, and across social media. Listen now and join the discussion!To support us you can subscribe, rate, and review After the Athlete podcast on Apple and Spotify! And make sure to follow along with us on Instagram @aftertheathletepodcast :) #aftertheathlete
New year new us? We’re back and better and most exciting of all…WE’RE REVAMPING! On this episode of After the Athlete, we dive into our 2023 goals, mindset, and visions both individually and as a group. We also talk about our 2023 Bucket list that we are eager to complete! Big things are happening this year and we are so excited to share and for you all to follow along with us on the journey!
To support us you can subscribe, rate, and review After the Athlete podcast on Apple and Spotify! And make sure to follow along with us on Instagram @aftertheathletepodcast :) #AfterTheAthlete
In this episode, we chat about adjusting to new schedules post-athlete life and dealing with stress/being busy (which explains why it’s been a minute since our last episode)! We address the topics of creating new routines, time management, work-life balance, and more (and admit to not having completely figured it all out yet!) We also each share our tips and favorite ways to cope with and reduce stress. If you’re finding yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and BUSY in your post-athlete life, this episode is for you!
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In this episode, we are joined by Katie Spada (@fueling.former.athletes)! Katie was an artistic swimmer at THE Ohio State University and is currently a registered dietitian and nutritionist who specializes in helping former athletes ditch food guilt and improve their relationship with their bodies.
Katie talks with us about why she chose to specialize in working with former athletes, why former athletes often experience issues with food and body image, and how we can overcome those challenges to enjoy our post-athlete lives guilt-free and without restriction! Katie drops a ton of great knowledge and advice in this episode so trust us, YOU DEFINITELY WANT TO GIVE THIS ONE A LISTEN!
TW: In this particular episode, we do discuss some heavy topics that can be triggering involving disordered eating.
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In this episode, the girls discuss their transitions from college student-athletes to entering the working world. They talk about the hardest parts, the best parts, and learning to apply the skills and experiences gained from years of sports to their current lives and careers. They also give some advice on making the transition and how to find and choose the right job for you. This is a big part of your mid-20s whether former athlete or not, so make sure to give this one a listen!
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In this episode, the girls chat with their FIRST EVER GUEST- Jackie Ireland! Jackie played Division I soccer at Merrimack College in Massachusetts from 2016-2020. She has since grown a following on her social media account (@gymin_with_jac) where she shares workouts and recipes, but also keeps it real with posts about things like body image, mental health, and self love. The girls dive into a discussion about how to navigate your changing body post-sport, the pros and cons of social media, and how to deal with poor body image days, among other things.
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Welcome back to the second episode of After the Athlete! In this episode Lexi, Danika and Brooke scrape the surface and talk about the initial transition and the biggest struggles they each went through. Listen in to see how they each found their new athlete identity, finding the joy in working out again and how they make new friends and connections in the next chapter.
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Welcome to the first episode of After the Athlete! In this first episode, Lexi, Brooke, and Danika introduce themselves and share what inspired them to create this podcast and the vision for it moving forward. Listen in to hear how we all met, how each of us got into sports, a glimpse into what our journeys looked like as collegiate athletes, and where we all are now in our lives after the athlete.
To support us you can subscribe, rate, and review After the Athlete podcast on Apple and Spotify! And make sure to follow along with us on Instagram @aftertheathletepodcast :) #AfterTheAthlete