What The Hell Do I Do Now?Explicit

by Genevieve Henderson

Hi, I am a "washed up" college athlete that had NO freaking clue what to do after I was done playing soccer (and lets be honest, I still don't). I never thought about life after soccer, until life after soccer happened. Being an athlete was my character trait, who was I without that? My goal is to create more conversation around this huge transition in life. Each episode will be filled with experiences and advice from many diff ...   ...  Read more
Mental Health

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • 30. Isaac | Refusing to Quit

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    30. Isaac | Refusing to Quit

    S01 E30
    01:05:02
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    Isaac Currie joined us and shared his journey playing football (soccer) in the UK and in the US. Isaac is from Nottingham, England and walks us through all the places that football brought him. Isaac played in Colorado at Fort Lewis College for one year before he transferred to the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas. Following graduation, Isaac pursues a professional career in the US and eventually makes his way back to the UK. In this episode. We discuss navigating grief and loss, covid, and how soccer provided a consistency throughout these massive transitions. Thanks for following along ◡̈ If you would like to follow along Isaac's personal journey you can find him on instagram at @isaac_currie

  • 16. Shak | Beauty in the violence

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    16. Shak | Beauty in the violence

    E16
    30:31
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    Shak joins us this week to talk about his experiences during and after his football career. Not only does he share his love of football with us, he shares his love for his teammates, the life he is building, and Justin Bieber. Shak competed all four years at Chapel Hill and then played for the Texans after his time at Chapel Hill. Following his football career, Shak moved back to North Carolina and is currently living in Raleigh.  If you would like to follow Shak along on his personal journey, check out his Instagram at @shak_inabox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genevieve-henderson/message

  • 15. Pete | You have to find balance

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    15. Pete | You have to find balance

    E15
    55:37
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    Peter May is with us this week chatting about the unexpected end to his soccer career. Pete played soccer at the University of Evansville, in Evansville, Indiana. On today’s episode, he shares his journey from playing to coaching to law school. We agree about the importance of hobbies outside of one’s sport, and we bond over how damn tough it is to make friends after athletics. Peter shares his relationship with soccer, and how that changed and shifted as he got older. If you would like to follow Pete along on his personal journey, check out his Instagram at @20pmmay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genevieve-henderson/message

  • 14. Logan | You deserve the success that you have earned

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    14. Logan | You deserve the success that you have earned

    E14
    57:50
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    Logan Renwick, a former Notre Dame Track and Field athlete, joins us today! Logan is from Butler, PA, and is currently living in Denver, CO. Logan shares how his experiences as an athlete at Notre Dame continue to impact him. During the interview, we discuss the importance of making connections with the people around you, being comfortable with being “average”, and taking risks. Imposter syndrome comes up during our conversation, and Logan explains his thoughts on why it may show up in life after athletics. Here's to taking risks, and giving yourself the grace to do so.  Follow Logan along on his personal journey at @lrenwick8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genevieve-henderson/message

  • 13. Jay | Part of being honest with yourself is being easy on yourself

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    13. Jay | Part of being honest with yourself is being easy on yourself

    E13
    01:00:46
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    Jay joins us this week as our first LIVE guest! Jay played soccer for Southern Methodist University. Born and raised in Texas, Jay left his home state after college to play professionally for the Puerto Rico Islanders, Alta IF, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Jay and I discuss the importance of having your people (DING DING DING), the beauty in finding your passion so early in life, and the strength in recognizing and asking for help when you need it. Jay shares his relationship with soccer after his career, and how he experiences the different chapters of life. Full disclosure, this is my first time figuring out live audio and I have MAJOR respect for all the folks who work in this area, cheers to echoes and squeaky chairs!!! If you would like to follow along on Jay’s personal journey, you can follow him on Instagram at @Jayn33. He also has a pretty solid Wikipedia page (which is an absolute flex) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genevieve-henderson/message