The Rooted Athlete Podcast

In this episode, Kelsey Davelaar is here to share her experience finding confidence throughout all of life's transitions. A short time after transitioning out of her sport, she also became a wife and a mother. When these transitions stacked on top of each other, she focused on her foundational athletic roots to thrive forward. TOPICS: - Finding Confidence Through Transitions - Operating in yo...

Did you know that 78% of professional athletes end up broke 3 years after retirement? Amobi knows the statistics were against him. He devoted his time to getting curious about the other 22% of athletes that aren't broke and what they did differently. This episode breaks down some key takeaways to achieving financial freedom early in life. Whether you are in the corporate world, working part t...

Cory Camp brings us a unique perspective today. After learning we are basically related in the swimming community, we dive into an awesome conversation. Cory swam throughout college and realized quickly that he was filling the void of swimming with alcohol. He got curious and decided to take control of his life by slowly cutting out alcohol. He has created quality friendships through finding true...

We can all relate to having some scary experiences in our past. Most of the times, these experiences shape our perspective and make us grateful for things we often don't pay attention to. However, Rhonda's story is quite unique and almost quivering. If you thought being the most decorated racquetball player in US history at 44 years old and still playing at the highest level is impressiv...

Do you ever put more pressure on yourself than probably necessary? If you have, it's okay, you're human. Leah experienced this to an extreme that took over her entire world. Throughout her college experience AND after, the suppressed pressure was suffocating. Once her panic attacks started affecting her relationship, her work and her athletic performance in life after sports, she finally...

After sports, we all go through a phase of "disordered exercising". If you've experienced going to the gym to "work off the calories I ate" or "get a thigh gap" or "get that 6 pack for the summer". Then you've experienced disordered exercising. Today, Katelyn and I dive into a conversation on how to create sustainable habits around health and fitne...

 Have you ever thought of starting your own business but feel like you have no idea where to start? Today, Kim Brady provides all of the clarity you need to taking that first step. As a former Collegiate Soccer player, former family therapist, 2x Author and 2x Business owner, she knows the ins and outs of building businesses from the ground up. She currently works one on one with other entrepreneu...

Freedom... it is a beautiful thing. When used effectively. Once we no longer have our sport to spend our time in, we have to CHOOSE where to spend our time. This comes with a lot of responsibility and often can feel overwhelming. Today I talk about when to step into opportunities that may put us out of our comfort zone, but will support us long term.    FOLLOW LIFELETICS HERE: Instagram --  https:...

Our brain is wired to focus on negative thoughts, but did you know you can REWIRE your brain? As athletes, it can be easy for self-limiting beliefs to come into our mind. Confidence doesn't come naturally and often times, we need some support. Lorrine Headrick has spent years in this space, with 4 kids in sports and coaching thousands of athletes through mental performance exercises. She allo...

In a world of overwhelming nutrition advice out there. Molli's approach of "getting back to the basics" is SO valuable. Her business is a hands-on approach to nutrition and wellness. From grocery time to cooking classes with her clients, she understands the need for a well-rounded approach in nutrition. As athletes, we often don't think of the type of food we are eating because...

Sammi Card was an all-star Softball player, and that is all she thought she was. Until she channeled her athlete mentality and characteristics into her career. She quickly rose to the top of her industry and now has experience that sports could never give her. Throughout this grind, she realized only one part of her was thriving and that was the professional side. She got vulnerable and honest wit...

Life after sports brings so much change. One of the biggest changes is our relationship with food and exercise. As athletes, we are exercising and eating for performance. Once our sport ends, what are we doing that for? Today, Katie Spada, a former athlete nutritionist, gives us insight to how we can heal our relationship with food and "live in the grey". It's no secret that former...

Picture this. You just graduated and you're ready to land your 'dream career'. You start your resume and stumble over words to describe what you did as an athlete. You send your new resume to 100s of companies and land a few interviews! You answer all of the questions, yet never ask the company questions back. You land the job and 3 weeks later, you realize this job is NOT for you....

As athletes, we are prone to the "go-go-go" mentality. This is known to put us at a higher risk for burn out. Natalie spent decades as a snowboarder and took her athlete mentality to every goal she went after. From becoming a nurse to a firefighter to a new business. Head down until it's finished. Tired = weak. Ironically, she now specializes in helping all people create healthy bou...

As a DOUBLE SPORT collegiate athlete, Stefan knows the wear and tear our body and mind go through during sports. His original plan was to go into Medical School, yet he happily decided to take his love for science and learning to a different space. Now, he is working as a performance coach helping former athletes get the most our of their mind/body/spirit after retirement. His passion towards this...

How often do you think about what your life will be like in 2025? That's 2 years from now. I can answer for myself, not often, if ever. Today's episode, Gabby dives into her strategies behind preparing for life after sports all while going after one of the biggest goals in her life, making the USA OLYMPIC Team. Her wisdom will leave you feeling ready and empowered to take on the sport of...

We all have our tough moments after sports. At just 22 years old, we have to redefine what we want our life to look like. This can cause us to go down a path we may never thought possible. Chris's transition was no exception to this. Today, his vulnerability helps us all understand the possibilities after sports, as we know he is not alone. He shares with us his biggest lessons learned, the n...

Hailee is just one-year retired from her collegiate sport. She has chosen time and time again to put herself in uncomfortable situations. Like moving from OH to FL for her sport as well as moving right up to PA after college to pursue a new career and life with her boyfriend. She has spent tons of time reflecting on herself and her sport to get to where she is today. Today, she dives into all of h...

Jessica Eley is a former App State Volleyball Player turned Mom, Sports Reporter and absolute badass. For over 5 years she has juggled her health, career all while raising a growing child! She has taken the time to reflect on her volleyball career and how it is currently affecting her in life after sports. As a sports reporter, she still gets fulfillment connecting with other athletes during their...

As athletes, we chose our sport over everything. We chose it over family holidays, over going out with friends and sometimes, over school. (Guilty) What does this mean? Everything has a cost.  Today we walk through seven tips to making better decisions in life after sports. It's crucial to understand the weight of each pro and con with every decision.    If you are looking for a community in...

As someone who Eat, Sleep & Sh! T hockey, life was unfathomable without his sport. Domenic graciously dives into the reality of life after sports and what the corporate world may bring you.  Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a written review as a free way to support us. It helps more than you know.  Today we cover:  — the 'die hard' culture in hockey / sports— exposure of b...

Did you know at the end of every episode our guests give their top action items to the transitioning athlete? My favorite part is the guests never know this question is coming, these are off the cuff answers based on their experiences through this transition. Today - we compiled some of our favorite responses in one place for you to refer back when you need a little guidance.   If you took away on...

Have you ever felt a dip in energy in the afternoon? It may be more common than you think. Today, we speak with Natalie Robertello, a former athlete turned sports dietitian. She shares her reservations towards diet culture in sports and what we can do to optimize our nutrition during and after our athletic career.    We will cover: — Natalie sports transition story.  — Most common misconceptions a...

Do you struggle to embrace negative feelings? Are you OK with not being OK? On today's episode, we speak with Nikki Kett, a former D1 athlete and coach who now spends her time working directly with athletes as they transition out of sport. After assisting 1000's of former athletes, she has pin pointed perfect action items for the current and former athlete. Sports culture has taught us a...

A few months ago, I decided to embark on a journey to hike from the south rim to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. This journey would consist of over 200 miles of run/walk training, tons of sauna sessions and thousands of stairs climbed. A few weeks ago, I completed not only south to north, but then north to south the next day. Totaling 52 miles in less than 2 days. This was one of the hardest th...