Do I Need My Racket?

Eating disorders and body image issues in athletes get swept under the rug. Jaden bravely shares her story hoping to inspire others to find a better path. If you know someone with anorexia nervosa, start the conversation today.

Stacy Delonge shares how losing her sister, best friend, and mother helped her find her racket. Her racket is one full of passion, resilience to keep going, and insight on how to pay it forward. Because, for Stacy, soccer is more than a game!

The first female athlete in 108 years to be so honored. Christie Cleland-Hursey did it with accomplished humility. Listen and learn all about it.

Swing by swing, every racket we have talked about in the first 10 episodes creates a living masterpiece full of hope, grace, and strength to Play On! What is your racket?

Anxiety and depression are skyrocketing in today’s youth. Suicide is now the 4th leading cause of death among teenagers. We need to start listening, and help them find purpose and meaning. Because, all of our futures depend on this next generation’s ability to find light, hope, and connection.

Michigan State University graduate student, Lynn Oltoff, walks us through her journey with basketball, dairy cows, and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. With faith and resilience, she never looks back on what could have been. She only looks forward on what could be.

Who wants to coach these days when money, competition, and parents interfere? Learn from an expert, Dr. Jennifer Roth, on what it takes to be a good one.

Bullies think they win if we don't push back or use our voices. When we do push back and use our voices, we win more confidence, make ourselves known, and feel empowered.

Doreen Ingalls is a hall of fame girls high school basketball coach. She reaches above and beyond to teach young women about basketball, themselves, and life outside of the gym. Coaching from a wheelchair has not stopped her, but propelled her forward. You need to hear her story.... then, like the rest of us, you'll say "I love Doreen Ingalls."

It’s beautiful, dangerous, simple, and complicated. It can bring us together and tear us apart. But, our survival depends on it.

What do you do when you can't find your rainbow at the end of a storm? Ella teaches us how to keep looking.

Rachel is standing in the circle, working to pitch another perfect game that will save her life.

Hannah teaches us that we're all different threads. And by letting go of fear and embracing each other with different threads, we can weave a beautiful tapestry of life.

This episode takes you by the hand and walks you through heartache and tragedy to meaning and purpose. Listen and find your answer to "Do I Need My Racket?"