Fundthemental Podcast

Cheng and Chloe are joined by Italian siblings Alessando and Camila Ciaccia. Camila was a college tennis player and Alessandro is a professional Padel player in Italy. Both have a strong bond and share how they've made decisions that have positively influenced their athletic journey with the help of the support network around them. Want to learn more? Listen now, only on the Fundthemental Podcast.

Cheng, Chloe, and soccer-turned-track athlete Maggie Munson from Wisconsin talk about the daunting yet wonderfully mysterious switch from one sport to another. While you may find success in one, doors of opportunity may lead you to switch to a new sport where the success you'll find is boundless. Still sound scary? Maggie explains her journey through this decision, take a listen!

Cheng and Chloe are pleased to invite national team volleyball player Maike Bertens Deckart from Chile to explore inspiration and playing on strengths to find your passion. Maike shows how inspiration lead her through tough times and success, and why mentoring those who take on your legacy matters. Learn more and listen now, on the Fundthemental Podcast.

For the first episode of 2024, Cheng and Chloe are joined by Swedish soccer player Ebba Costow! Often athletes wonder what athletics look like beyond college, and how to continue their love for their craft. Ebba shares her story and explores the depth of her passion for soccer and how unwavering commitment can lead to finding the best athletic environmental for you where you can still find joy in your sport every day. Want to learn more? Listen now, only on the Fundthemental Podcast.

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Cheng and Chloe

Cheng and Chloe welcomed heptathlete Julia Jongejeugd from The Netherlands to the podcast to talk about her athletic journey at Princeton University. Jongejeugd explained how mental setbacks can actually lead to success and can frame your goals to be more attainable. What to learn more? Listen now!

Cheers to the last episode of 2023!

Nathalie Andersson from Sweden tells an incredible story to co-hosts Cheng and Chloe about a major setback and how her perspective and mindset during her challenging time set her up to become a champion. Interested in hearing more? Listen now, only on the Fundthemental Podcast.

Cheng and Chloe bring Norwegian alpine skier Emilie Stene to the table to talk about how her career has evolved and changed since she took her sport to the United States. From the change in pressure and expectation to the individuality of the sport, many things are different for Stene, but it might ultimately be for the best. Her story can be heard only on the Fundthemental Podcast, listen now.

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On this episode, basketball player Callum Baker is invited onto the show to talk about his ambitions in becoming pro and taking his craft to new levels. Co-hosts Cheng and Chloe speak with Baker about how roles in a team change over time and how to embrace that change from becoming a new player to a leader and a mentor. Leadership ultimately reinforces fundamental lessons in the sport, so listen to Callum's story now.

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Cheng and Chloe bring D1 Dartmouth softball player Alaana Panu to the podcast to talk about the importance of setting yourself up for greatness as a student-athlete. Being an athlete in college is tough. With a rigorous schedule and hard classes, it's important to make decisions that benefit your daily lifestyle by being intentional with your actions. Being proactive and keeping and developing a good personal plan ultimately leads to more control over the student-athlete lifestyle, and listen hear how Alaana has found success here!

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Cheng and Chloe

A very special episode is brought to you by Cheng, Chloe, and a guest duo Zach Toothman and Savannah Gurley, who are USA Swimming Central Zone Athlete Representatives. This episode features athletic leadership--from how to get involved, to the process of becoming a part of a mission greater than yourself, to the impact leadership has on your athletic career and identity. Rich conversation, smiles, and laughter all starts here, at the Fundthemental Podcast.

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Cheng and Chloe