

78. Danielle | Stepping into New Seasons of Life
What The Hell Do I Do Now? by Genevieve Henderson
E78
Sep 10, 2025
31:31
Episode notes
Danielle Johnson (formerly Mellem) is a former student-athlete where she played soccer for the College of Charleston. Her playing career was unexpectedly cut short due to injury, leading to a medical retirement. In this episode, Dani opens up about the emotional and psychological impact of stepping away from the game and how she found her footing beyond the sport. Now wearing many hats, Dani draws on the lessons she learned both on the field and through the transition out of athletics to guide her life today. Dani is a co-owner of a gorgeous jewelry company (one that started during her college years), called Our Spare Change.
Keywords
mental health
athlete
retiredathlete
identity
football
leadership
team
fitness
soccer
national team
running
discipline
Mom