The Next Chapter Athletes Podcast

As an incoming fifth-year senior at the University of Texas, Olivia Bray is poised to conclude her collegiate swimming career on a triumphant note. Beyond her remarkable athletic feats, Olivia's story is a powerful testament to self-awareness and the unyielding human spirit. By taking the courageous step of seeking help, she not only defeated depression but also a debilitating eating disorder know...

Hey everyone! In this episode, I sit down with Steve Davis, a former University of Minnesota football player who, like many of us, faced post-sports struggles. However, Steve turned his challenges into a mission to help others. He founded Strive Higher After Sports to coach and guide athletes through their transitions. Now a certified life coach, Steve shares his journey from the field to becoming...

Hey everyone!   Today, I am interviewing the Stories by Student-Athletes Podcast host Jonathan Curran! Jonathan was a student-athlete at Saint Mary's College of California and had an excellent career as a golf player. We dive deep into his battle with mental health and how that motivated him to begin his podcast, as well as some of the critical issues that athletes face as they enter their new lif...

Hey, everyone!   Today’s episode features Christina Chu, a decorated registered sports dietitian. She has several years of experience working with high-level athletes, and I brought her on to discuss how important nutrition is for retired athletes. Christina offers a wealth of knowledge that many retired athletes can benefit from.   Christina’s Instagram Page: @christinaychu Christina’s Website: h...

Hi everyone! Today, Bobby Melley is joining me. Bobby is a former professional baseball player who knows all too well what athletes face on a daily basis. His experience with mental health motivated him to create SOAR, an app that provides college athletes with a community to share their struggles and seek support. On today's episode, we dig deeper into SOAR while discussing the mental health cris...

Hey, everyone! Welcome to episode 7 of the Next Chapter Athletes podcast. Today, Megan Reuter joined me. Megan is a former Division I swimmer and the founder of the Rooted Athlete podcast and organization (description below!). Megan and I share many experiences with navigating life as retired athletes, and we dive deep into them to share some of the lessons we have learned along the way.  The Root...

Hi, everyone! In today’s episode, Katie Alexander joined me to discuss some of the most notoriously sensitive issues seen in sports: hazing, abuse, and trauma. Katie is a current PhD student at Utah State University researching these issues in depth, so I am excited to have her on. While this isn’t an easy subject to talk about, it’s important we have open discussion surrounding it. 

Hey, everyone! On today's episode, I sit down with Kelsey Bickley, a former collegiate student-athlete and current counselor working closely with athletes. We discuss the retirement process and how this experience carries over into life's bigger picture.   How to find Kelsey: Check Out Her Website! Follow Her On Instagram! **I also want to apologize for the audio quality - I am learning how to imp...

Hey everyone! I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Esposito today. Emily is a former DI Women's Basketball player and founder of the Em-Empowerment movement. We discussed some battles she fought as a DI athlete and how she found herself after moving on from basketball. Her story is an excellent example of turning adversity into power.    Em-Empowerment Website: https://www.emilyespositoempowe...

Hey everyone! Today, I had Evann Smith join me on the podcast. Evann was a Division I women’s soccer player at UCSB, where she was the team’s starting goalkeeper and team captain. In addition, she was nominated for the 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year Award in college. In this episode, we discuss Evann’s experience with retirement and a new career while examining some of the mental aspects of her playi...

The Next Chapter Athletes podcast is the medium in which former athletes get to tell their stories. Today, we had Andrew Garnett, a former Division I and Canadian Football League football player, join us to discuss his career experiences and next chapter. 

Welcome to our very first podcast! Today, I interviewed Kendall Martin, a former track and field athlete at UCSB. We discussed her retirement experience and what she currently does to ease her transition into the next chapter. We will continue to improve and create quality content for your listening. Thank you for tuning in!