Hanging Up The Jersey

In this episode, former professional basketball player Chris Eversley speaks on his experience transitioning to professional league in Asia, to ending his career. Come listen to this former athlete talk about his many side quests and ability to take his skills from the court, to any new learning activity.

In this episode with former LSU Tiger and professional soccer player, Lindsi Jennings, we hear her story of being an underdog to making her way to the pros. She shares her journey on leaving soccer behind and exploring her identity outside of soccer.

In this episode, Jacob Eyeman, a former professional basketball player discusses his experience with basketball and feeling ready on his own terms to leave the sport behind.

In this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey , we sit down with Payton Hogan, former Wayne State University football player, as he opens up about the battle between two versions of himself: the athlete striving for greatness and the young man navigating street life. A felony charge forced him to confront his story and ultimately led him to a transformative path of healing, education, and growth. Now a...

In this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey , former NFL tight end Joshua Perkins shares the raw and inspiring journey of an underdog who clawed his way to the pinnacle of football — only to have it all cut short by injury. From being overlooked to earning his place in the league, Josh reflects on the relentless grind that defined his path to the NFL. Josh opens up about the emotional toll of losing...

In this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey , former Wagner College diver Erica Curry opens up about her unique and swift transition from elite athlete to mental health professional. Just months after her final dive, Erica dove headfirst into her master’s program in counseling at Cal State Long Beach, beginning a new journey centered around healing, growth, and purpose. Now a Dialectical Behavioral T...

In this special episode of Hanging Up The Jersey , the mic flips as Alexis Harris interviews our very own host, Caitlin Broadwell. For the first time, Caitlin steps into the guest seat to share her personal and powerful story of transitioning out of athletics — not once, but twice. From facing a life-changing illness that forced her out of sport at a young age, to voluntarily stepping away later i...

Listen in on this episode with former All-American track star, Sebastian Sam. Listen in on his perspective of taking all his skills gained being a college athlete and used it to move up in the ranks of his professional career.

Listen in to former LSU runner, Marcus Tiner, as he processes how he started and ended his track career and where he is now.

Jon Carlos, a former Long Beach State Dirtbag, reflects on his opportunity to continue playing baseball and deciding to create a new life without sport.

Come take a listen as Caitlin Broadwell introduces the new structure of season-ish 2ish, and officially introduces her NEW EXCITING project. She processes her challenges and her excitement on her new journey. Check out this short introduction episode to kick of season 2ish.

James shares his journey from starring as a receiver at Cornell to pursuing NFL dreams after college. He opens up about injuries derailing his final season and canceled pro day tryout. James also discusses pursuing his NFL dream through an internship with the Chargers and his emotional process of accepting his athletic career was over. The episode explores James' identity shift after sports, n...

Former Long Beach State basketball player MaQui Berry shares her journey of rediscovering her identity after retiring from her six year basketball career. Berry discusses navigating life without the daily structure of being a student-athlete and finding new ways to prioritize her mental health outside of her basketball community. She also reflects on advocating for herself both on and off the cour...

in this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey, we have former dual-sport athlete Sabrina Anderson. Sabrina played volleyball and softball at Cornell College, where she earned numerous honors. She discusses her journey from starting both sports at a young age to dealing with injuries in college volleyball. Sabrina opens up about being pulled from the team before an important tournament and learning to t...

This episode of Hanging Up the Jersey features Gabby Rodas sharing her journey from college softball player to working with Athletes in Action. Gabby walked on to the Cal State Fullerton softball team and overcame challenges as an athlete. During her senior year, her father was diagnosed with cancer, causing her to take a medical redshirt. However, the NCAA denied her appeal to regain eligibility....

In this episode of "Hanging Up the Jersey," host Caitlin Broadwell sits down with former volleyball player Jayden Nembherd to explore her journey beyond the court. From her early days in club volleyball to competing at the collegiate level, Jayden shares the triumphs and challenges she faced throughout her 15-year volleyball career. Join them as they dive into topics like athlete identit...

In this episode of "Hanging Up the Jersey," host Caitlin Broadwell sits down with Lauren Green, a former women's basketball player at Long Beach State, to explore her journey transitioning from the basketball court to the gym. Lauren shares her experiences, challenges, and triumphs as she navigates life after sport, finding new passions, friendships, and self-discovery along the way....

This episode features an interview with former LSU beach volleyball star Claire Coppola. As a three-time All-American who finished her career with 121 wins, Claire experienced immense success on the court. However, she faced new challenges when her athletic career came to an unexpected end due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this candid conversation, Claire discusses her journey from rejection and se...

Former college football player Ira Jewitt shares his journey of retiring from sports. Ira dominated on the field for Louisiana College, but struggled with depression and purpose when his playing days ended. He discusses losing the tight-knit community of his teammates and coaches, and having to redefine what success means outside of athletics. Ira reflects on toxic messages of masculinity he inter...

In this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey, hosts Caitlin Broadwell and Alexis Harris discuss Alexis' journey from college basketball player to athletic mental health counselor. Alexis reflects on battling injuries throughout her playing career at Louisiana State University Shreveport and LSU Alexandria. She shares the mental health struggles she faced in her transition out of sports and how she...

In the premiere episode of Hanging Up the Jersey, host Caitlin Broadwell launches her new podcast exploring the personal stories, challenges, and triumphs of athletes transitioning out of their sports careers. Caitlin shares her motivation for starting the podcast after witnessing a friend's difficult transition out of professional volleyball. She discusses the lack of support systems for athl...

Welcome to Hanging Up The Jersey! Hosted by a former athlete and current mental health athletic therapist, Caitlin Broadwell, this podcast is your ultimate guide to navigating life after sports. Whether you're a retiring athlete, currently in transition, or simply curious about the journey, you'll get great insight on personal growth. From professional athletes to collegiate stars, each ep...