Life is a Team Sport

Life is a Team Sport

By Patricia Hollowell & Becky PineoSportsHealth & FitnessKids & Family
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Life is a Team Sport episodes

  • Interrupted for Good
    Life is full of interruptions.  Join us as we talk to Tierra Haynes about her life as the wife of a college basketball coach and mom to three very active boys.  Tierra shares that although their life gets interrupted on a regular basis, God has always used those interruptions for their good.  Tierra shares her advice for dealing with interruptions:1) Hold on to the truth that you know2) Know that God is working all things for your good3) See how God has provided in the pastTierra is the founder of Mommy on the Move and is now the proud author of The Adventures of Us, a children's book about Guion Bluford, Jr., the first African American to experience space travel.  You can follow Tierra on Instagram @mommyonthemove
    48 min
  • Age & Wisdom
    We are celebrating our birthdays this month!  We both turned 41.  Tune in today as we discuss the life stage we each are in right now.  Becky has pre-teens and Patricia has teenagers.  We also delve into how we are feeling physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Lastly, we talk about what have learned in our 40's so far. In the Highlight Reel, we give our reviews from The Huddle for Women.  If you missed it but still want to check it out, you can look at their website: www.thehuddleforwomen.org Our Blooper Reel story is about the first time Becky ever used a dishwasher; the day before Patricia's wedding.
    36 min
  • Finding Identity
    Self-described perfectionist, Gaby Go, talks about how getting her identity wrapped up in her running created a lot of problems for her.  It's easy for us to see ourselves as what we do, but that can be really detrimental.Gaby talks about how when she finally stopped putting her identity in something that she could control and put in something bigger than herself, it actually brought so much peace.  Gaby found strength in her faith and in who God says that she is and it made the ups and downs of injuries and setbacks manageable because it no longer defined her.Gaby is currently in graduate school and on her way to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy.  She encourages us to lean into our faith for security and identity instead of the ever changing landscape of our performances.  In her Highlight Reel, Gaby talks about her new Physical Therapy Instagram page, which you can follow here: https://www.instagram.com/gothedistance_spt/In her Blooper Reel, Gaby tells a story from a Cross Country race during her time at University of Maryland.  To find more stories and content, visit our website: www.lifeisateamsporteveryday.com
    31 min
  • Dedication or Obsession?
    Have you ever gotten obsessed with something?  It becomes all you think about and you begin to prioritize it over everything else in your life?  Do you wish there was a way to bring things back to a healthy balance?  Listen as we talk to Rebekah Trittipoe, ultra marathoner, about knowing the line between dedication and obsession.  Rebekah shares how she got into running and some of the amazing feats that she has accomplished running 50 and 100 mile races through the mountains.  We talk about today's sports culture and why kids often burn out from their sport by the time they are 12 years old.  Rebekah shares two ways to gauge whether you have crossed the line into obsession: 1) Are your closest relationships strained because of this activity? 2) Are you still enjoying it? In her Highlight Reel, Rebekah shares why everyone should get the opportunity to be a grandparent.  In her Blooper Reel, she shares why it's not worth it to make your own kinetic sand, just buy it. To check out more great content, check out our website: www.lifeisateamsporteveryday.com
    35 min
  • Humility as Strength

    How do you define humility?  Is it a character trait that you aspire to?  

    Today we talk to Kaley Evans; former Women's Basketball player from NC State.  She talks about her experience walking on to the team in college as well as organizing a "Play for Kay" game in high school and her experience with the Kay Yow Foundation.  She talks about how Kay was a role model for her growing up and how she observed humility in her life. 

    Kaley defines humility as considering others before yourself and knowing that your role is not to just look out for yourself, but also for your teammates.  She talks about how when we accept our role and not spend our energy wishing it were different, we can derive strength and purpose from humility.  She also talks about the power of admitting that we need help and how that is freeing.   

    In her highlight reel, Kaley tells us about her friend's company, Piedmont Pennies.  They are a local to Chapel Hill company that makes delicious homemade cheese snacks.  You can order your very own cheese pennies here: https://www.piedmontpennies.com/ 

    In her blooper reel, Kaley shares an embarrassing moment from her time with the Wolf Pack at a basketball event.  

    We want to hear from you!  Email us with questions or comments at [email protected] 

    You can also follow us on Instagram @life_is_a_team_sport or get more great content on our website: www.lifeisateamsporteveryday.com

    36 min
  • Finding & Embracing Your Role

    Andi Wenck is a former collegiate goalkeeper for the Maryland Women's Soccer team.  She is currently an experience design student at the Brand Center in VCU.  Andi shares her experience as a back up goalkeeper who landed at Maryland as a transfer her sophomore year.  Her experience growing up on a farm gave her a great start at learning responsibility and follow through.  Then as a college goalkeeper, she knew she might never see the field, but tells us why she felt it was important to always give 100% and how she found other ways to contribute to the team off the field.  

    Andi talks about how FCA helped give her a safe place to go and feel refreshed and encouraged and how creating a team Bible study created camaraderie within the team.  She also talks about her YouTube project called "Beyond the Bench" where she vlogged behind the scenes with the Maryland Women's Soccer Team.  You can find those episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMGED82hYoE 

    Finding and embracing her role gave Andi a sense of purpose and made all the little things that had seemed so difficult before, not so hard.  Finding her why allowed her to bloom where she was planted.   

    For our highlight reel, we all shared why we choose one word every year for the year.  We highlighted the book, One Word that will change your life by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton and Jimmy Page.  The book explains how to go through the process of picking a word for the year instead of making resolutions and how the simplicity of one word brings clarity and impact.   

    You can still register for our Huddle for Women event on January 9 on our website: www.lifeisateamsporteveryday.com 

    35 min
  • Keeping the Wonder
    Today we take a holistic look at keeping our love for the season and embracing what gives us life without getting overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle.Some practical ways to keep the wonder:- find ways to serve others- foster a spirit of giving- saying "yes" to the right things and "no" to othersHolistic strategies:Mind - find space in the day to mentally reset, get a break from screens & being organized with meal planningBody - Prioritize exercise and sleepSpirit - Making time for prayer & meditation, being around people who encourage you, knowing your why For the Highlight Reel, Patricia shares about her new favorite app called Encountering Peace, which started as a podcast.  You can find it here: https://encounteringpeace.comIt is a 15 minute guided prayer and meditation for each day.In the Blooper Reel, Becky shares one of her favorite most embarrassing moments from teaching. The Huddle for Women is a virtual, free event on January 9.  You can get more information and register on our new website:www.lifeisateamsporteveryday.comYou can follow us on Instagram @life_is_a_team_sport
    34 min
  • Attitude is Everything
    Our attitude in good and bad circumstances is our choice. And that choice will affect everything else. Join us for our conversation with Val Brock as she shares about growing up in the south, cheering for college football, playing youth sports and the accident that changed everything. Val talks about losing her leg and the way she embraced that challenge from the start. She also reminds us that there is beauty in embracing your normal. ********** In her highlight reel, Val tells us all about Kylie Jenners new eye makeup and why it smooth as butter. ********** If you have questions or things you think should be included on the show, email us at: [email protected]. For more great content, follow us on Instagram @life_is_a_team_sport
    33 min
  • Mindset Matters
    Ele Margelos shares about why mindset matters and how to have a strong mindset. Ele, currently the head women’s soccer coach of Washington Adventist University, special Ed teacher in Montgomery County MD and freelance photographer, talks about developing a strong mindset as a youth soccer player through discipline, competition and developing a love for the game. She also addresses overcoming injuries and setbacks, setting goals, positive self talk and the importance of accountability. In her highlight reel, Ele tells us about SHEIN, an online shopping app that she is using to get Christmas presents for friends and family. Check it out at www.SHEIN.com Ele also mentions a book that she is reading called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. If you have questions or things you think should be included on the show, email us at: [email protected]. For more great content, follow us on Instagram @life_is_a_team_sport
    32 min
  • Go to Goal
    Setting goals is an important skill. Learn how to make SMART goals that give clear direction and a clear picture of what success looks like. Smart is an acronym that stands for specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely. Listen as we share goals that we have achieved in the past and how they qualified as SMART goals. Also, for our Highlight Reel, Becky shares how @jamieivey was part of her inspiration for starting this podcast. For our Blooper Reel, Patricia shares one of her favorite mother of the year moments. If you have questions or things you think should be included on the show, email us at: [email protected]. For more great content, follow us on Instagram @life_is_a_team_sport
    25 min

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Two former college teammates discuss family, faith, fitness and the lessons we learned from sport and how they apply to life. Our goal is to build strong women, families and communities as we talk to…