Run Along

Basketball gave Jerod Carrier a sense of purpose, an understanding of what he truly loved and a whole bunch of life skills. When his college career ended, he felt adrift -- unsure of where to go next and what his "why" was for doing so many things. Jerod, who now works in sports, came to learn that the knowledge and belief in himself he gained through basketball were trusty tools to turn to when facing uncertainty. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Years of competitive sports and a serendipitous experience in junior high left Nyasha Abrams with a deep-rooted love for movement. Now pursuing a career in physical therapy, she’s an advocate for kinetic learning, extending compassion to our bodies and reframing our “why” behind moving. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

When COVID hit and college sports were thrown into limbo, Saint Anselm quarterback Philip Tran started an online business that quickly became an intense passion. The fire he felt in combo with the energy demands of the entrepreneur life all of a sudden meant his lifelong love of football scooted to the back burner of his world. As he geared up for the 2021 season, Philip began to realize that it wasn’t fair to himself or his team to give only 50/50 to both of these commitments. He knew he’d have to make one of the hardest decisions of his life. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

When Emily McGee decided on a plan for herself, there was no going back. Whether it was getting a Division 1 volleyball scholarship or working in investment banking, she did everything possible to achieve the goals she set and excel. Though that quality had seen her become an incredible student-athlete, it also nearly broke her. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Content warning: This episode contains references to physical abuse and suicide.    Check out Emily’s podcast, More Than My Stats

Devon Harris’ first-ever bobsled competition was the 1988 Olympics. The army lieutenant was representing a country that had never appeared in the Winter games. He knew very little about the sport. He was afraid of heights and speed. Harris dug deep within himself to rise above all those challenges, learning some important lessons that have stayed with him long after retiring. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.