Her Dream After Sports

Madeline Barlow is a former collegiate swimmer that experienced a visceral ending to her sport... like a piece of her passed away the minute she finished her last race.  SO MANY athletes experience this! Her life personal life experiences after sport encompassed loss of relationships, loss of loved ones, distancing herself away from her sport, graduate school and pursuing her PhD in Psychology of Human Movement with a specialization in Exercise & Sport Psychology and eventually becoming reconnected with sports and athletes.  One of her current roles is as a Sport Psychology Coordinator at Drexel University where she works with their current student-athletes. 

She also is the founder of Madeline M. Barlow LLC serving as a Life After Sport Success Coach! 

For more info, check out her website, her success after sport kit and follow her on instagram! 

Welcome back listeners! So glad you came back to join us for the second season of HSS!

Debra Sexton is kicking off Season 2 of the Her Sports Story podcast and I couldn't be happier!  We did club gymnastics together and she was totally a role model for me.  She always seemed to be having fun while doing gymnastics (or at least that's how it appeared to me) and she has literally the best spirit ever.  She is former collegiate gymnast turned boss mama and babe, being a mom of three and leading a Fit4Mom in her current hometown Carmel, Indiana. 

Her Sports Story community, meet Cary!
ENTREPRENEUR - ATHLETE - CEO

This Boxing Boss Babe started out as an entrepreneur as a boxing gym owner and then evolved into a boxing athlete.  We talk all things entrepreneurship, the journey, athlete identity, how athletes and entrepreneurs experience similar aspects, creating a brand, and Cary's Boxing & Barbells program. 

Lindsay Drennen, what an incredible individual! 

Her sports story and experiences encompasses the challenges, the good times, the health wavering times, and the MAGICAL times.  

Sports have always been a part of her life growing up with two parents who were coaches.  Lindsay's sport was Volleyball. She had the opportunity to be coached by her mom and then coach alongside her mom after her collegiate career.  Lindsay has created a life that taps into all aspects she enjoys: working with kids in academic capacities, working with teenagers through their high school years, teaching sport performance and anxiety tools, running a holistic business and approaching health from a variety of facets.  

What will you hear about in this episode?  COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, ATHLETE LIFE TRANSITIONS,  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, and CREATING COMMUNITY 

Nicole Tobon is here to IMPACT many.  

As a former Softball athlete that made it to the collegiate level,  spent time in the corporate space, and became a Softball coach, she has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with young women.  Through her career she found that she would connect deeply with those athletes striving for the collegiate level --- and the journey that is choosing the institution that an athlete will commit to for the next four years of their lives.  She has created Softball Students,  a platform that will connect a community of athletes in their journeys to becoming collegiate players, provide guidance, and will soon provide a mastermind which will incorporate mentorship and membership. 

Emma Lee is a former competitive gymnast (and former club teammate of mine) that overcame various injuries to make it to the collegiate level. Collegiate athletics can throw various curveballs that we never anticipate and Emma was definitely thrown a curveball when her sports career retirement was somewhat decided for her. In this conversation, Emma openly shares her sports journey and its end — and how it impacted her.  As former athletes we are so tied with our sport, that it’s truly a PROCESS to process who we are without it. Emma talks about her challenges moving beyond sport, her academic goals in pursuing a Masters degree in Sport Management from University of San Francisco, and her sport career goals for the future.

Naya Tapper does not have your traditional Rugby story since she spent her entire high school career as a track & field athlete.  She started playing Rugby when she attended college at UNC Chapel Hill.  We talk all things her sports story, navigating next levels of sport, the professional level of Rugby, and bringing awareness to the game of Rugby and herself as a professional female Rugby athlete.  She overcame being cut from the pro level and shares that "everything happens for a reason".  She is passionate about sharing her love for the sport, her journey, and connecting with her fans!

Go check out Naya and her fun & dynamic take on her sport and life! 

Bri Collette is the Former Athlete Nutritionist and aims to help former female athletes with their mindset around eating and food. She finds that this mindset when explored can pour over into all aspects of life. We talk about beliefs as athletes that have stayed with us even after sport! She hopes to help former and one day even current athletes with their relationships around food.  

Hey hey, so happy you are here! Ok, disclaimer -- I am not an expert in this realm, just a human living through human experiences, and navigating life! I have picked up these understandings through books, podcasts, personal development leaders, and of course through my own life. This is in no way a "solve-all method" and is truly just small small tips on how to shift your energy, thoughts, and state of being. I encourage you that if you are struggling to reach out for help --- there are professionals that are able to help you get to the best version of yourself --- so if anything, please seek a resource because guess what --- we ALL are just human! And the good thing is that humans (for the most part I have found) like helping other humans. But if this is for you, enjoy this podcast and apologies about the car-tunnel-ambiance, but I just felt called and drawn to post this regardless.

Here are some of the books and podcasts I have come across in my journey that I have truly enjoyed.

Cari Higgins: Former collegiate soccer athlete turned Professional Cyclist turned Real Estate Business Owner.  What an amazing woman! She has truly taken the athlete grit, drive, and perseverance with her in every aspect of her life.  We chat all about her journey, about working out as a former athlete and talk on LIFE transitions.  We also talk about this exciting movement of women's sports being recognized and that we are seeing women rallying around women no matter the sport! 

This podcast features Deanna Schneyer, Chief Inspirational Officer of The Winning Element.  Deanna has created a platform that is first off, BEAUTIFUL and second off, geared towards all things optimal performance for the up and coming athlete.  She provides resources on nutrition, hydration, visualization and five other aspects that create the "winning element".  She is truly passionate about her mission and is such a DYNAMIC and fun person.  We chat all things her sports story, persevering through losing seasons and jobs. and the creation process of The Winning Element.