Everyone has different struggles after retiring from sports, whether voluntary or involuntary. The mental health following retirement is just as important as the mental health while actively playing. Follow former division 1 and professional soccer player Charley Kale as she talks about their struggles after elite sports and the unknown.
In this episode, I chat with a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist Carrie Baker. I am so honored to be able to bring on health specialists, especially those that are certified in mental health. We talk about what mental health is, how your brain is affected and how to combat anxiety and depression. We do talk about SENSITIVE topics such as suicide***. Carrie explains why the struggle after sports is REAL and psychological, Overall, I want to create a community that involves helping all athletes from all different sports, by bringing on mental health and athlete specialists. Thank you for listening! Follow us @repspodcast, @charleykale!
In this episode I chat with Ron Rightnowar, Detroit Tigers, Toledo Mudhens, Milwaukee Brewers, and Eastern Michigan baseball player. We get deep on how coaches, society and yourself have a major impact of how you transition out of the sport. Ron's advice, story, and expertise is different than anything I have had on the podcast. I am so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as Ron. Overall, I want to create a community that involves all athletes from all different sports. Thank you for listening! Follow us @repspodcast, @charleykale
In this episode I chat with Taylor Cohen, Washington University in St. Louis NCAA Champion, FC Saarbrücken in the 2. Bundesliga, and Maccabi Games Gold Medalist. I am so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as Taylor. We talk about the struggles with transitioning into the real world and how to mentally be happy after sports. Taylor has started an amazing company that also helps athletes through the gray area of life after sports! She is so relatable and talks about how outside circumstances can really change your path. Overall, I want to create a community that involves all athletes from all different sports. Thank you for listening! Follow us @repspodcast, @charleykale, @taylorcohen28, @athletex.official!
In this episode, we chat with Todd Mitchell, EX-NBA, USA, and Big-10 Basketball Player. I am so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as Todd. We talk about the struggles with transitioning into the real world and how to mentally be happy after sports. It's not an easy transition, and there is a lot of gray space after finishing sports. Todd gives GREAT ADVICE, on how to combat the struggles. Overall, I want to create a community that involves all athletes from all different sports. Thank you for listening! Follow us @repspodcast, @charleykale!
In this episode, we chat with an Ex-D1 Gymnast, Ironman Finalist, and Pediatrician. We are so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as my mom. We talk about the science behind being done with sports and how to navigate through life after. We do talk about SENSITIVE topics such as anorexia**** and eating disorders. Other topics mentioned include mental health, body issues, and why you may struggle with repurposing after sports. Overall, we want to create a community that involves all athletes from all different sports. Thank you for listening! Follow us @repspodcast, @charleykale!