Cheering on friends a couple of weeks ago, darting all around the city just to catch that .5-second adrenaline rush of seeing a friend during the Chicago Marathon, had me thinking a lot. And now, as I look ahead to this weekend’s New York Marathon, where I’ll be cheering for even more friends from afar,…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, co-hosts Lilly Wehman and Sarah Meister sit down with Ohio University soccer player and current intern, Scout Murray, as she heads into her senior season. Scout opens up about the realities of playing at the Division I level, from navigating injuries and the fear of losing a…
Welcome to the Athlete Wellness. This is the Life After Sport Series podcast, hosted by Sarah Meister, a former Mizzou volleyball player turned therapist from Millennium Counseling Center, alongside Lilly Wehman, an ex-Georgetown University basketball athlete and fellow clinician. In this episode, Sarah and Lilly dive into their personal journeys of rediscovering exercise after their…
In this solo episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, Lyda Robinson reflects on her journey of identity, loss, and personal growth since stepping away from competitive softball. Lyda shares how watching herself play again brought back powerful memories, both good and challenging, and how it reminded her of the rush and purpose that sports once gave…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, our Athlete Wellness Director, Sarah Meister, talks with intern Laney Malloy about the importance of finding community after sport. As former athletes themselves, they share personal stories about navigating the social shifts that come with stepping away from competitive athletics. Sarah and Laney explore the challenges of…
In this first episode of the Life After Sport series on the Athlete Wellness Podcast, hosts Amelia and Lilly discuss the transition from competitive athletics to everyday life. They explore the emotional and mental challenges of leaving sports behind and redefining one’s identity. Through their personal experiences, Amelia and Lilly reflect on the highs and…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, hosts Lyda Robinson and Dr. Derick Boyd continue the Life After Sport series with a discussion on finding identity and purpose. They explore the challenges and emotions athletes face when stepping away from their sport. As former athletes turned therapists, they share their personal experiences navigating post-sport…