Beyond The Blocks

Beyond The Blocks

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Beyond The Blocks episodes

  • Eliza's Journey and ADHD Awareness Month

    Eliza shares her journey as a Division 1 collegiate athlete and gives insight for her graduate program. 

    Eliza is a passionate mental health advocate and is in grad school to become a licensed mental health counselor. 


    We share the highs and lows of retirement and reflect on our senior seasons. Eliza raises awareness of ADHD and breaks misconceptions surrounding ADHD. 


    Follow Eliza on Instagram @ElizaBrant 

    Follow Us on Instagram @beyondtheblocks and be sure to Join Our Facebook Community 


    Until next time!

    42 min
  • Things We Wish We Knew Before Retiring ( Part 1)

    In this episode the Co-hosts, Alexa and Lia, share their experiences in NARP life so far. 


    The insight, struggles, and wins in retirements are shared in this episode! 


    Stay tuned next week for the next list of things We Wish We Knew before we retired from swimming. 


    Thank you for listening! 

    Be sure to follow us on Instagram @BeyondtheBlocks and to join our Facebook group. 



    11 min
  • 3 Olympic Games and 2 perspectives
    2 Olympians, Natalia Kuipers and Benjamin Schulte, share their experiences at the 2012, 2016, and 2020 Olympic Games!!!
    Natalia represented the Virgin Islands at the 2020 Olympics and Ben Schulte represented Guam at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics! 
    Introductions 
    How the Olympics Compared to Other Big Meets
    Flag Bearing Experiences with Natalia AND Ben
    Dining Hall Experience 
    Special Encounters with Superstar Athletes
    Facilities 
    Trading of Olympic Pins 
    Most Memorable Experience(s)
    Coming Back Home and Clout that being an Olympian 
    Perks/ Discounts of Being An Olympian
    37 min
  • Molly and Robert Griswold's Swimming Journey #SiblingGoalz

    Molly shares her swimming journey from being an intern for Swimming World Magazine to completing her senior season amidst COVID.  We learn the in-depth process Molly takes to create and write a Swimming World Article.  

    She also shares her brother, Robert Griswold's, journey and gives a unique perspective inside the Paralympic swimming community. 

    Molly and Robert are #siblinggoals

     Follow Molly Griswold and Robert Griswold: @mollygriswold and @roberttgriswold


     Follow Us: @BeyondTheBlocks Also, Be sure to Join Our Facebook Community: @BeyondTheBlocks

    32 min
  • Fueling Your Mind and Body With Maggie Werba

    2016 US Olympic qualifier Maggie Werba discusses the stigma around eating disorders, her journey with swimming, and overtraining. 

    Follow Maggie: @MaggieBakesGrace 

    Follow Us: @BeyondTheBlocks

    Also, Be sure to Join Our Facebook Community: @BeyondTheBlocks

    34 min
  • Beyond The Blocks- Intro

    Our Mission is to Help Swimmers Navigate Athletic Retirement by Establishing Routines, Habits, and Community, and to Advocate for Mental Health in this Sport. 

    Follow Us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblocks/

    Join Our Growing Community on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/groups/521238862406053

    2 min

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Our Mission is to Help Retired Swimmers Navigate Athletic Retirement by Establishing Community and to Advocate for Mental Health in the Swimming Community!