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BYU cross country runner Aubrey Frentheway and Cougar gymnast Rebekah Ripley talk about their roads to success by striving to improve at their sport in spite of setbacks. Frentheway talks about how a disappointing finish last season has motivated her to work harder in the future. Rebekah Ripley discusses what it has been like going viral for her "Barbie Girl" floor routine and how it has made her return to competition from injuries that much sweeter.

How hard is it to come back from an injury? For BYU runner Meghan Hunter, it hasn't been easy. She broke her neck in a car accident that threatened her running career. Now, she's back to racing again, but it hasn't come without some struggles physically and mentally. Meghan reminds herself and us that progress isn't always linear.

Additional Guest: Iain Hunter - BYU professor and Meghan's father.

BYU women's basketball player Morgan Bailey opens up about taking on a new role for the Cougars. After beginning basketball in ninth grade and becoming WCC player of the year, Morgan has had one of the most surprising and inspiring basketball careers. She reminisces on her time playing at BYU and details how she is adjusting to her new title as an assistant coach. She also talks about her playing career, journey overseas, and how her mom influenced her decision to play at BYU.

Diljeet Taylor, BYU women's track and cross country head coach, has had an incredibly successful career. But one of her most important successes is the relationships she creates with her runners and those she interacts with. In this podcast, Diljeet talks about why she chooses to empower someone daily and what it's like being a member of the Sikh faith in Provo.

Lexi Eaton Rydalch left a legacy of hard work, perseverance, faith, and family-first mentality during her time as a star on the BYU women's basketball team and as a standout high jumper on the track team. Hear about how Lexi's strong desire to be the best mother she could helped guide her decisions regarding her athletics career.

Playing two or three sports in junior high and high school is not unheard of. But how tough is it to pull off in college? BYU Cougar alumni Lindsey Metcalf and Caitlyn Alldredge were able to do it but had two very different experiences. Hear how they pushed through the struggles to become stellar athletes in two sports.

What does it really take to become a national champion in track and field? For BYU's Ashton Riner-Lunt, it involves growing up on a farm in eastern Washington, having her father as her motivator and coach, and experiencing a surge of anger and intensity just before throwing. She recounts her journey to becoming the NCAA javelin national champion, including how she recovered from Tommy John surgery, and how adrenaline propels her throws.

Heather Gneiting didn't expect her senior season on BYU's volleyball team to unfold in the way it did. It all began with an incident where a fan was accused of shouting racial slurs during a match against Duke University, followed by death threats directed to her coach. Despite these challenges, Gneiting and her teammates have persevered. She also elaborates on her decision to put volleyball on hold and serve a mission Gneiting also details why she stopped playing volleyball to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and her hopes of playing professionally once her college career is complete.

Amber Whiting's path to becoming BYU's newest head coach for women's basketball has been an unexpected one. Whiting made the decision to step away from college basketball to prioritize her family, supporting her husband as he played professional basketball in Italy for 12 years. However, her passion for the game never waned. In this episode, discover how Amber transitioned from being a basketball player's wife, to assuming the role of BYU's big boss on the hardwood.

Laveni and Daviana Vaka, twin sisters on the BYU women's soccer team, are very close. But the duo didn't want to play with each other once they left high school. So how did they end up in Provo? You'll find out in this week's podcast. You'll also hear what it's like playing for Tonga's national team and overcoming potentially debilitating performance anxiety.