Millennium Counseling Center
Millennium Counseling Center
Athlete Wellness | Life After Sport
Athlete Wellness | Life After Sport
Athlete Wellness | Life After Sport
Wednesday 24th July 2024
Discover how to transition from college sports to everyday life with Sarah Meister and Lilly Wehman. Embrace your athletic identity in new ways.
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Episode Overview
- Embrace your athletic attributes in new ways.
- Recognise the importance of balance and middle ground.
- Understand the impact of hustle culture on your new life.
- Give yourself permission to slow down and recalibrate.
- Stay curious and explore new interests beyond sports.
You create this busy work for yourself. No one else is doing this but you.
Transitioning from a life of college sports to everyday living can be a massive shift, and that's exactly what Sarah Meister and Lilly Wehman unpack in this episode of the Millennium Counseling Center Podcast. As former athletes turned therapists, they bring a unique perspective on how to carry forward your athletic identity while navigating the new terrain of post-sport life. Ever wondered how to harness those athletic attributes in your next chapter?
Sarah and Lilly dive into this, sharing their personal experiences and offering practical advice on finding balance and purpose beyond the playing field. They talk about the all-or-nothing mentality that often plagues former athletes and how to give yourself permission to embrace a different pace of life. The conversation is filled with relatable anecdotes and therapeutic insights, making it a must-listen for anyone struggling with this transition.
You'll hear about Lilly's forced pause from basketball due to injury and Sarah's journey through corporate America before finding her true calling as a therapist. They also discuss the hustle culture ingrained in sports and how it can lead to creating unnecessary busy work in your new life. But it's not all heavy; there's plenty of light-hearted banter and genuine moments of connection.
Whether you're a former athlete, currently transitioning, or simply interested in the mental and emotional aspects of life after sports, this episode offers valuable takeaways. So, if you're looking for guidance on how to navigate this new chapter while staying true to your athletic roots, this episode is for you.