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Athlete Wellness | Life After Sport Series: Trusting the Journey
Athlete Wellness | Life After Sport Series: Trusting the Journey
Athlete Wellness | Life After Sport Series: Trusting the Journey
Friday 14th March 2025
Sarah Meister and Natalie Miller discuss transitioning from sports to new careers, sharing their experiences and advice on finding purpose beyond athletics.
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Episode Overview
- Transitioning from sports to new careers can be daunting but rewarding.
- Athletic skills like resilience and discipline are valuable in new professions.
- It's normal to experience fear and self-doubt during career shifts.
- Finding new passions and purpose is a key part of life after sports.
- Trusting the journey can lead to fulfilling new beginnings.
It's okay to not know exactly what's next—trusting the journey is part of finding your path.
Ever wondered what happens when athletes hang up their jerseys and step into the 'real world'? In this episode of the Life After Sport series on the Athlete Wellness Podcast, Sarah Meister and Natalie Miller dive into the often daunting transition from sports to new careers. Both Sarah and Natalie, former athletes turned therapists, share their journeys of discovering new passions and redefining their identities beyond the field.
They open up about their fears, self-doubt, and the pivotal moments that led them to careers in mental health. The episode is a candid discussion on how the skills honed as athletes—resilience, discipline, and teamwork—proved invaluable in their new paths. Sarah recounts her shift from public relations to therapy, driven by a desire to find purpose and passion akin to what she felt in sports.
Natalie talks about her love for photography and how it intertwined with her pursuit of a career in mental health. This episode is packed with relatable stories and practical advice for anyone facing a career change or seeking purpose beyond their current role. So, if you're navigating a similar transition or just curious about life after sports, this conversation is for you. Tune in to hear how trusting the journey can lead to fulfilling new beginnings.