In this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey, we sit down with Payton Hogan, former Wayne State University football player, as he opens up about the battle between two versions of himself: the athlete striving for greatness and the young man navigating street life.

A felony charge forced him to confront his story and ultimately led him to a transformative path of healing, education, and growth.

Now a successful businessman and licensed mental health therapist, Payton shares the pivotal moments that helped him redefine manhood, shed the dual identity that once consumed him, and commit to helping others do the same.

This episode is a testament to resilience, redemption, and the power of rewriting your story.

In this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey, former NFL tight end Joshua Perkins shares the raw and inspiring journey of an underdog who clawed his way to the pinnacle of football — only to have it all cut short by injury.

From being overlooked to earning his place in the league, Josh reflects on the relentless grind that defined his path to the NFL. Josh opens up about the emotional toll of losing his purpose, the challenges of navigating life after the game, and how he began the deeper work of self-discovery. Through vulnerability and honesty, he explores how he learned to access his emotions, redefine his identity, and rebuild a life rooted in authenticity — not just athletic achievement.

This episode is a powerful listen for anyone who's ever had to start over, dig deep, and find meaning beyond the jersey.

In this episode of Hanging Up The Jersey, former Wagner College diver Erica Curry opens up about her unique and swift transition from elite athlete to mental health professional. Just months after her final dive, Erica dove headfirst into her master’s program in counseling at Cal State Long Beach, beginning a new journey centered around healing, growth, and purpose.

Now a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (DBT) and online coach for current and former athletes, Erica shares what it was like to shift identities so quickly, the emotional challenges she faced, and how she now supports others navigating similar paths. From managing post-sport identity loss to creating safe spaces for emotional regulation and personal development, Erica offers real insight and actionable takeaways.

To learn more about her work, visit ericacurry.com.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone transitioning out of sport, pursuing a career in mental health, or simply looking to hear a story of resilience and redefinition.

In this special episode of Hanging Up The Jersey, the mic flips as Alexis Harris interviews our very own host, Caitlin Broadwell. For the first time, Caitlin steps into the guest seat to share her personal and powerful story of transitioning out of athletics — not once, but twice.

From facing a life-changing illness that forced her out of sport at a young age, to voluntarily stepping away later in life, Caitlin opens up about the complexities of her journey: the grief, the growth, and the rediscovery of self beyond the athlete identity.

She also shares the inspiration behind her new project, Hanging Up The Jersey: The Workbook, a guided resource designed to help athletes process their transition and find purpose beyond performance.

This episode is a vulnerable, honest look at what it truly means to let go of the game — and build something meaningful in its place.

Listen in on this episode with former All-American track star, Sebastian Sam. Listen in on his perspective of taking all his skills gained being a college athlete and used it to move up in the ranks of his professional career.

Listen in to former LSU runner, Marcus Tiner, as he processes how he started and ended his track career and where he is now.

Jon Carlos, a former Long Beach State Dirtbag, reflects on his opportunity to continue playing baseball and deciding to create a new life without sport.

Come take a listen as Caitlin Broadwell introduces the new structure of season-ish 2ish, and officially introduces her NEW EXCITING project. She processes her challenges and her excitement on her new journey.

Check out this short introduction episode to kick of season 2ish.

James shares his journey from starring as a receiver at Cornell to pursuing NFL dreams after college. He opens up about injuries derailing his final season and canceled pro day tryout. James also discusses pursuing his NFL dream through an internship with the Chargers and his emotional process of accepting his athletic career was over. The episode explores James' identity shift after sports, new goals, supportive community and lessons learned about resilience, self-growth and finding purpose beyond his time as an athlete.

Former Long Beach State basketball player MaQui Berry shares her journey of rediscovering her identity after retiring from her six year basketball career. Berry discusses navigating life without the daily structure of being a student-athlete and finding new ways to prioritize her mental health outside of her basketball community. She also reflects on advocating for herself both on and off the court and offers advice for other athletes transitioning to life after sport.