When choosing yourself might also be the best thing for your team with Phillip Tran

05/31/22 • 30 min

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When COVID hit and college sports were thrown into limbo, Saint Anselm quarterback Philip Tran started an online business that quickly became an intense passion. The fire he felt in combo with the energy demands of the entrepreneur life all of a sudden meant his lifelong love of football scooted to the back burner of his world. As he geared up for the 2021 season, Philip began to realize that it wasn’t fair to himself or his team to give only 50/50 to both of these commitments. He knew he’d have to make one of the hardest decisions of his life. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Self-compassion in the retirement transition with Emily McGee

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When Emily McGee decided on a plan for herself, there was no going back. Whether it was getting a Division 1 volleyball scholarship or working in investment banking, she did everything possible to achieve the goals she set and excel. Though that quality had seen her become an incredible student-athlete, it also nearly broke her. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Content warning: This episode contains references to physical abuse and suicide.

Check out Emily’s podcast, More Than My Stats

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Years of competitive sports and a serendipitous experience in junior high left Nyasha Abrams with a deep-rooted love for movement. Now pursuing a career in physical therapy, she’s an advocate for kinetic learning, extending compassion to our bodies and reframing our “why” behind moving. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.