How do you get unstuck and out of the yucky vibe thing called “stagnation”? I chat on moving through it and speak a bit to the entrepreneurial journey.

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What Step Do You Take Next? Getting Out of the Stagnant Space for Entrepreneurially Spirited

Just me, Bethany, giving the updates! Sharing my life and why HSS is back. Chatting in some mom brain circles on identity transition and that BOSS confidence and athlete-on-game-day persona we used to channel on the reg! Be sure to follow on the gram @hersportsstory

The Return to Her Sports Story, Life Update and Channeling Confidence in Life Beyond Sport

The latest and greatest of what’s going on in my life and the HSS to YSS rebrand.

40: REBRAND Update and Life Update with Bethany & Your Sport Story

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!  Madeline M. Barlow, LLC website FREE Success After Sport Starter Kit Madeline's Instagram *Disclaimer:  Madeline practices as a mindset and psychology coach for current and former athletes using her educational PhD in Psychology & Human Movement.

39: Ending Sport with Madeline Barlow, Former Collegiate Swimmer turned PhD Psychology of Human Movement & Life After Sport Success Coach

After clinging to the identity of athlete during college, Jill Heiman endured a dark time of confused power, depression, and faced a “choose sex to escape” situation. She authentically shares her journey of overcoming the darkness through practicing forgiveness, self compassion and ultimately recreating her identity.  As an Empowerment Coach with a Bachelors in Communications and over 14 years of experience in corporate America, Jill is now committed to empowering young adults by encouraging conscious communication and honoring the value of intentional connections around sex and other key life decisions. She is the Coach and Founder of Awake Journey, and has amazing content on her YouTube Channel, instagram and of course website (all noted here):  https://www.awakejourney.com/  Jill's instagram @awakejourney Your Awakening YouTube Channel

38: Talking Coping Behaviors When the Athlete Identity is Lost and Honoring Your Journey with Former Basketball Collegiate Athlete turned Empowerment Coach, Jill Heiman

Lani Silversides is a former DI Basketball student-athlete, turned coach and math teacher AND founder of a non-profit called Strong Girls United! Strong Girls United Foundation is a  501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower and inspire  girls to become their best, happiest, strongest version of themselves  through physical activity, mental skills, and leadership programming. So cool!  She even has even launched a summer leadership academy for Middle School and High School athletes: Check it out at http://lanisilversides.com/girlsleadershipacademy/  Lani is INCREDIBLE to say the least, and although we didn't get to touch too much on her full story as we dove into all things Strong Girls United --- she is also a Stage 3 Breast Cancer Survivor and Mom of two girls!  Her experiences developed through mindfulness,  sport, and positive psychology were critical to my overcoming cancer. It became her mission to create content and resources for students, athletes, and coaches teams who want to get the most out of themselves through combining high performance and well-being. Go follow, connect and get involved with SG United Foundation. Lani's Instagram  Strong Girls United Instagram

37: Chat with Non Profit Founder - Strong Girls, Cancer Survivor, Teacher & Coach, AND Former DI Basketball Athlete, Lani Silversides

During this episode Kennedy and I chat on: Her experience as an elite softball athlete, Disordered eating and body image, Her journey through Dietetics schooling and eventually becoming an RDN, Coaching high school athletes on nutrition, and Loving what she does! Follow her on instagram @the.dugout.dietitian Elevate Performance Nutrition: www.elevateperformancenutrition.org

36: When Your Journey Evolves into Your WHY with former Softball Athlete, Kennedy Haney - Talking Disordered Eating, Body Image and Performance Nutrition

Rachel, former elite swimmer, shares her sports story on barely missing the qualifying marks for the National Championships after overcoming pneumonia. This recovery journey nearly took her three years.  She talks on the transition out of sport - identity, nutrition and exercise wise, getting her PhD,  and what she does today to help athletes in this transition and those looking to possibly start careers as entrepreneurs!  She is the host of the Beyond the Finish Line Podcast and you can find her on instagram here:  Also, I found this article she wrote about breaking up with swimming and it is spot on! 

35: Battling Unexpected Times in Sport Careers & Advice for Life Beyond the Finish Line with Former Swimmer, Rachel Boardman

BONUS EPISODE!!!  Megan Riggs is sure to be on the best-seller list once her future book debuts.  She has quite the career journey --- taking her to different states and collecting a variety of experiences and lessons along the way.  I am so grateful to call her one of my closest friends and we had consistently said "we need to do a podcast together" --- and that moment has now arrived! During this episode we talk: Managing your energy, managing others energies, navigating the tough times, the impact of connection, values, mentors, and well Beyonce! To keep up with Megan and her day-to-day, follow her here on Instagram: @lady_riggs

34: Beyonce, Gratitude, and Navigating the Tough Times with Megan Riggs, Former Rowing Athlete turned Community Development Professional

In this solo episode I chat about the last six months and life happenings! Everything from the former athlete mastermind retreat to BEING 6 MONTHS PREGNANT to leaning into this time of uncertainty, fear, and the potential of positives to come from this crazy health time in the world.

33: My Life Update & Mindset Thoughts Around the Current World Happenings

Vicky Heldreich Durand shares the INCREDIBLE story of her mother’s life - Champion Surfer, Dental Hygienist, Pilot, Potter, & Poet, Betty Pembroke Heldreich Winstedt. Betty was a multi-passionate woman with a zest for life! The book, Wave Woman: The Life & Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer, shares the story of Betty’s life as she eventually became a prominent female championship surfer in Hawaii (when she started surfing at 41!).  Vicky, her daughter, shares her mom's inspiring life and how much she enjoyed having her as a mom.  They got to surf together, be pioneer women for the sport, and travel internationally to Lima, Peru to promote women's surfing! Talk about a mom and daughter team!  Vicky's book, Wave Woman, debuts in early April 2020! Go and grab your pre-ordered copy here: wavewomanbook.com and enjoy this conversation!  Go follow Wave Woman book happenings on instagram here: www.instagram.com/wavewomanbook/ 

32: She Didn’t Have Any Limiting Beliefs: Vicky shares the story of her Multi-Passionate Surfing Pioneer Mom, Betty

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.  Follow her on instagram at @debrasexton And her Fit4Mom instagram at @fit4momcarmel

Season 2! Episode 1 with Former Collegiate Gymnast turned Fit4Mom Leader & Mama, Debra Sexton

Sharing collegiate experiences, reflecting on our journeys, providing insight and advice for the next generation of athletes --- this was my conversation with Keirsten Sires of LRT Sports.  She teamed up with other former athletes to create a resource platform for upcoming athletes to use when embarking on the recruiting journey.  The platform hosts college coach ratings and provides a space where former or even current athletes can leave reviews for their coaches. How times have changed since our recruiting days! Loved our conversation, so please enjoy! Here is Keirsten’s bio from LRT Sports: Keirsten is the founder and CEO of LRT Sports. On top of that, she is a writer for The Huddle. Being the Chief Executive Officer of LRT Sports means that Keirsten is the one held accountable for the success of the company’s efforts, across the board. She is also our Chief Amusement Officer; she promotes laughter in our business, eye roll. Playing varsity tennis and soccer for Skidmore College in New York has given her the endurance to be able to push the company to the next level day in and day out. Follow on instagram at @lrtsports and check out their platform on their website: https://www.lrt-sports.com

30: Collegiate Athletics Resource Platform with LRT Sports Founder & CEO, Keirsten Sires

A fun, real, and insightful podcast with former Softball athlete turned Mindset Coach, Paige Tonz.    Most importantly though, Paige works with girl athletes ranging in ages from ten to 18 on navigating the journey that is sport.  She helps these girls build confidence and mentally train so that they can be their best versions of themselves.   During this episode we talk:  her sports career as a softball athlete at Northwestern, her mindset challenges, her transition out of sport and into the career world, in addition to starting her Mindset Coaching business and navigating entrepreneurship.  Check out her beautiful website at https://www.paigetonz.com/ ! It will seriously take you back to being a young girl, the colors, the look - I love it! Follow her on instagram @paigetonz !!!

29: Self Confidence through Mental Training with Mindset Coach & Former Softball Athlete, Paige Tonz

Sharing FIVE tips on professional development from (my experiences). You may have heard them before but I add context around why they are so helpful in your journey to pursue your next career after sport!

28: 5 Professional Development Tips for Former Athletes Embarking on their Careers After Sport

Welcome to the Her Sports Story podcast! A place where we share in the stories of former female athletes, connect on the transition out of sport, and create a space where the “always an athlete” tribe can come from connection and inspiration. Her Sports Story was created by Bethany Crouch, former competitive gymnast of 15 years turned athlete advocate professional. We are so happy and grateful that you stopped by! Welcome to the HSS tribe! Follow us on Instagram at @hersportsstory and on the web at www.hersportsstory.org.

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