Shows / After the Athlete
After the Athlete
Two former female athletes in their late 20s discussing the transition from being lifelong athletes to navigating what comes after. We talk with each other, as well as some amazing guests, about anything and everything that we’ve experienced or struggled with during our time as athletes and throughout “retirement” from our sports- body image, making friends, finding purpose, and discovering new passions, just to name a few. Take a listen as we reflect on our experiences and try to figure…
Episodes
- After the Athlete
Dr. Dantiel Daniels: Making a Career Out of Helping Athletes Build Theirs
This week on After the Athlete, we're joined by Dantiel “Tiel” Daniels, a former NCAA Division I basketball player at Southern Illinois and Colorado State who…
- After the Athlete
David Bruton Jr.: From Super Bowl Champion to Physical Therapist
This week on After the Athlete, we’re joined by David Bruton Jr., former Denver Broncos safety, special teams playmaker, Super Bowl 50 champion, and Doctor of…
- After the Athlete
What Does Being “Athletic” Mean in Life After Sport?
Welcome back to After the Athlete! We took a little break over the summer, and we’re kicking off our new “season” with a solo episode, just the two of us. 💛 In…
- After the Athlete
Kristen Hamilton: Baller, Barista, Businesswoman
Today on After the Athlete, we’re joined by Kristen Hamilton, a Colorado native and one of the most decorated players in NWSL history. From becoming the…
- After the Athlete
Emily Huston: Building Community in Life After Sport
On this episode of After the Athlete, we’re joined by Emily Huston, former Baylor University volleyball setter, USA Select Team athlete, and professional…
- After the Athlete
How Athletics Have Changed Since We Retired
In this solo episode, it’s just us, Lexi and Danika, talking through how much athletics have changed since we stepped away from competition. We break it down…
- After the Athlete
Gabby Gramont: From D1 Hockey to Miss Colorado
In this episode, we’re joined by Gabby Gramont, Miss Colorado, whose path as an athlete has taken some unexpected and inspiring turns. Gabby grew up involved…
- After the Athlete
Caitlin Broadwell: "Hanging Up the Jersey"
In this episode, we sit down with Caitlin Broadwell, a former collegiate volleyball player who turned one of the hardest parts of being an athlete into the…
- After the Athlete
Dale Garland: When Running Ends, Hardrock 100 Begins
In this episode of After the Athlete, we chat with Dale Garland, the Run Director of the Hardrock 100. Before leading one of the most iconic ultramarathons in…
- After the Athlete
Jake Stewart & Mike Daniels: Locker Room 2 Boardroom
Welcome to Season 2 of After the Athlete! We hope everyone is having a great 2026 so far. To kick things off, we’re joined by Jake Stewart and Mike Daniels…
- After the Athlete
A Very Merry Catch-Up
HO HO HO AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! We have a short bonus episode for you today with the sister of all sisters, the one and only, Angi Reed. We are chatting…
- After the Athlete
Season Wrap-Up: Highlights & What’s Next
Welcome to our “Season 1.5” recap! We’re breaking down our 11 guests from this season, revisiting our 3 solo episodes, and talking about the themes that came…
- After the Athlete
Stine Emrick: Injuries Made Me Stronger (Literally)
For Stine Emrick, soccer was everything, until an injury changed her plans. What followed was a new chapter built on resilience and finding purpose beyond the…
- After the Athlete
Annika Lucas: Reinventing and Re-Engaging in Your Sport
Annika Lucas knows what it takes to perform at the highest level—on and off the snow. A former Olympic and World Cup cross-country skier for Team Great…
- After the Athlete
Nicole Mendes: Beyond OU Softball and the Olympics
Nicole Mendes has lived just about every athlete’s dream. She won national championships at Oklahoma, represented Team Mexico in the Olympics, competed…
- After the Athlete
Sarah Lauren: Former Athlete to EmpowerHER'd Business Owner
This week on After the Athlete, we’re joined by Sarah Lauren — a former Division II volleyball player who went from walk-on to earning a full-ride scholarship…
- After the Athlete
Did You Peak in College?
Every former athlete has asked themselves this question (even if it’s just in the back of their mind): Did I peak in college? In this episode, we open up about…
- After the Athlete
Andy Ogide: From Free Throws to Finance
This week on After the Athlete, we sit down with Andy Ogide — former pro basketball player turned financial advisor. Andy played over a decade internationally…
- After the Athlete
Inside “Getting On Base” with Kelly Ford & Carolyn Coal
This week, we’re talking with legendary softball coach Kelly Ford and award-winning filmmaker Carolyn Coal about their powerful documentary Getting On Base…
- After the Athlete
From Athletes to Working with Athletes
It's just us two today! In this episode, we share our own perspectives of making the transition from being an athlete to working with athletes. We discuss why…
- After the Athlete
Joey Farias – From Tennis Prodigy to Pickleball Pioneer
From the tennis court to the pickleball court, Joey Farias has lived multiple athletic lives—and we’re diving into all of it on this episode of After the…
- After the Athlete
Gracie Kramer: Flipping for a Living
We are SO excited for you all to hear this one! In this episode, pro gymnast Gracie Kramer joins After the Athlete to share her journey from elite gymnast to…
- After the Athlete
Dr. Kirsten Cooper: The Journey From High Slopes to High Performance
Today on After the Athlete, we’re joined by Dr. Kirsten Cooper—former U.S. Ski Team member, national champion with the University of Colorado, and now a…
- After the Athlete
Casey Gutting: Resilience and Adaptability from Hoops to Hollywood
Today we’re joined by Casey Gutting, CMO of Triple Crown Sports—the company behind events like the WNIT, the Cancun Challenge, and a big reason we were able to…
After the AthleteWe're Back! Catch Up With Us
Lexi and Danika here! We’re BACK and have teamed up with the Triple Crown Sports Network to bring After the Athlete back to life, and we’re so stoked to tell…
- After the Athlete
Eras of Our Lives: How We've Changed & What We've Learned
In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and reflect on 3 different eras of our lives so far- youth/high school, college, and post-college/current…
- After the Athlete
Our Favorites: Things We Can't Live Without & Current Faves
In this episode, we are chatting about all of our favorite products, clothing brands, house items, and more! We love when we see others share their must-haves…
- After the Athlete
The Pros & Cons of Social Media
In this day and age, social media is huge! In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons as well as our thoughts on social media. We share some of our own…
- After the Athlete
Unpopular Opinions
We're back with a fun one this week! In this episode we share our unpopular opinions that can be controversial, including food, activities, music, etc. We also…
After the AthleteAll Things Nutrition: Our Opinions On Fad Diets
In this episode, we are talking about all things nutrition! We share each of our experiences and journeys when it comes to food, what we've learned, and what…
- After the Athlete
Everything About Friendships: The Toxic Ones, Making Friends & More
In this episode of After the Athlete, we discuss everything about friendships. This means the good, the bad, and the ugly! We talk about growing apart from…
- After the Athlete
WE'RE REVAMPING!! Our 2023 Bucket List, Visions & Goals
New year new us? We’re back and better and most exciting of all…WE’RE REVAMPING! On this episode of After the Athlete, we dive into our 2023 goals, mindset…
- After the Athlete
Dealing with Stress
In this episode, we chat about adjusting to new schedules post-athlete life and dealing with stress/being busy (which explains why it’s been a minute since our…
- After the Athlete
Food Guilt & Disordered Eating w/ Katie Spada
In this episode, we are joined by Katie Spada (@fueling.former.athletes)! Katie was an artistic swimmer at THE Ohio State University and is currently a…
After the AthleteEntering the Work World
In this episode, the girls discuss their transitions from college student-athletes to entering the working world. They talk about the hardest parts, the best…
- After the Athlete
Body Image w/ Jackie Ireland
In this episode, the girls chat with their FIRST EVER GUEST- Jackie Ireland! Jackie played Division I soccer at Merrimack College in Massachusetts from…
- After the Athlete
Episode 2 - Our Transition From Sport
Welcome back to the second episode of After the Athlete! In this episode Lexi, Danika and Brooke scrape the surface and talk about the initial transition and…
- After the Athlete
Episode 1 - Introducing Ourselves and the Podcast
Welcome to the first episode of After the Athlete! In this first episode, Lexi, Brooke, and Danika introduce themselves and share what inspired them to create…