Millennium Counseling Center
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Athlete Wellness | The Athlete Chapter
Athlete Wellness | The Athlete Chapter
Athlete Wellness | The Athlete Chapter
Friday 21st March 2025
Lyda Robinson reflects on her journey beyond competitive softball, sharing the highs and lows of life after sports.
17 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Reflecting on the emotional impact of watching old game footage.
- Discussing the identity struggles athletes face post-retirement.
- Finding new sources of motivation and fulfillment after sports.
- The importance of resilience in navigating life transitions.
- Coping with the loss of athletic identity and rediscovering purpose.
Your experience and your feelings about what happened are valid, and you might have had a great experience, and more power to you.
Lyda Robinson takes you on an emotional journey through her experiences as a former competitive softball player in this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast. Reflecting on her time in the sport, Lyda shares the highs and lows of watching old game footage, bringing back a flood of memories and emotions. She candidly discusses the identity struggles athletes face when stepping away from their sport and the challenge of finding new sources of motivation and fulfillment.
Lyda's heartfelt reflections offer a deep look into the complex world of an athlete's transition to life after sports. With honesty and vulnerability, she touches on themes of loss, growth, and the search for purpose. If you've ever faced a major life transition or struggled with moving on from a significant part of your identity, Lyda's story will resonate with you. Her journey is a testament to the resilience required to navigate such changes.
Tune in to hear Lyda's personal anecdotes, and maybe find some comfort in knowing you're not alone in your struggles. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with change and looking for ways to find new meaning and motivation.