On this week’s episode, I talk about my spiritual journey & how I’ve learned to ground myself through changing seasons. This is a more personal episode than most... I delve into my faith and some of the practices I use to connect with God and to connect with myself.

I know we’ve all heard the phrase “more than an athlete”… but it’s true. Our identities are not that we are athletes. Our identities are connected solely to who we are on the inside— and those cannot be judged or measured.

For most athletes, circumstances are always changing, schedules get busy, and performance ebbs and flows. What will keep you grounded through it all?

A large portion of this episode covers spiritual practices that I have implemented in my life, including journaling, prayer, yoga, meditation, poetry, social media breaks, art, and spending time in nature.

I hope that this episode helps you on your athletic and spiritual journey <3

Reach out with any feedback, questions, or comments on Instagram (@livewithgracepodcast) or in the Apple Podcasts reviews!

PS… as mentioned, details on the shirt coming soon :)

-GB♡

Have you ever wondered how professional athletes preserve their bodies to withstand the stresses of the season, year after year?

This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jack Friesen, Physical Therapist for the 2023 NBA Champions Denver Nuggets. He reveals longevity secrets for high-performing athletes, offering tips, advice, and insights for a successful, healthy sports career.

Dr. Friesen (DPT, PT, SCS, CSCS) boasts an impressive sports and sports medicine background, including work with the New England Patriots, US Women's Hockey Team, Howard Head, and Denver University. His journey includes degrees in exercise physiology and CSCS from Eastern Carolina University, PT school at Duke, a Sports Residency with Howard Head, and a Sports Fellowship with the New England Patriots. He's been Strength Coach for the US Women's Hockey team, Denver University's D1 Athletic Programs Director, before joining the Nuggets.

In this episode:

- Pro-level experience

- Recovery insights

- Mental/physical prep for NBA/NFL seasons

- Pro approach to injury prevention/rehab

- Beneficial routines/exercises and integration

- Rest optimization tips

- Building a strong foundation

- Early career habits

- Nutrition for peak performance

- Adjusting training with changing demands

- Q&A—NBA player's day, PT for athletes, working with Murray/Jokić

- Practical tips for athletes at all levels

Reach out on Instagram/TikTok (@livewithgracepodcast), or Apple Podcasts reviews. Questions for Jack Friesen? Contact [email protected].

New seasons. New places. New opportunities. And the inevitable unknown.

As athletes, we enter new seasons each year, never knowing what we could face. In one of the most relatable podcasts on the show to date, I welcomed Bruno Alves into the show to discuss the concept of the “unknown” & how we’ve grown through unfamiliar seasons.

Bruno Alves, a three-sport athlete pursuing a professional career in football, shares his journey moving to the United States ate age 11. He moved to a new place, lacking not only knowledge of the game he would grow to love (American football), but also of the English language. Amidst life's twists and turns, including changing schools, balancing commitments, and caring for loved ones, Bruno's story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the extraordinary power of embracing uncertainty.

In an inspiring episode about embracing change and leaning on faith, learn how to rewrite your perspective on the uncertain situations. I hope this episode helps you embrace the uncertainty that may accompany you in this season of life, whatever that may be.

This is one you don't want to miss. I hope y'all enjoy!

-Grace ♡

Reach out to Bruno Alves on Instagram @brunog_al and follow

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The cold, hard truth: Sometimes, quitting or stepping away from something you once loved can be the greatest decision you ever make.

Join us on this week's episode of "Live with Grace" as we sit down with Cori Trulock, a former Division II soccer player at Valdosta State University. In this captivating conversation, we explore Cori's journey with college soccer and the pivotal decision that led her to stop playing the sport she once cherished.

Cori shares her unique perspective, revealing that she never once regretted her choice to leave soccer behind. Together, we delve into the life lessons she gained from her athletic experience, such as the importance of staying true to oneself and fearlessly embracing risks.

If you're contemplating playing (or stepping away from) a competitive sport, whether in high school, college, or even the professional level, this episode is tailor-made for you. It serves as an empowering and relatable discussion, reminding us all that following our dreams and pursuing a different path can lead to unparalleled fulfillment.

How do you walk away from a sport with no regret? How do you navigate the "what ifs" that arise when making pivotal decisions?

Join us for this enlightening episode as we embrace the power of change and the pursuit of our dreams.

I hope y'all enjoy,

Grace ♡

PS.. right now I don't have my normal editing software's and was unable to add the podcast intro to the front of the show ... it'll be back soon :)

It's really difficult to be hyper-focused and consistent in many areas. Preparing for the season might be an important goal for you.. but how do you balance this with side hustles, hobbies, time with loved ones? What about self care and recovery? What about (fill in the blank)?

I found myself feeling overwhelmed with pressures to be GREAT in many areas to the point that nothing ever seemed to be "good enough." I have been taught that it is actually a good quality of ambitious people/go-getters to have a consistent drive for improvement... but the pressure I felt for running in a never ending, never-changing race left me feeling tired, exhausted, drained, and unaccomplished.

In this episode, I discuss how I remain grounded, how I balance my passions, and how I set my priorities.

Thank you for tuning in!

Love you all,

Grace♡

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Today I am on the show with Coach Mallory Odell, a graduate of the women's basketball program at both Longwood University, a D1 school in Virginia, and Valdosta State University, a D2 in Georgia, for her fifth year. This season, she was a GA for our women’s basketball program here at VSU, and I am very grateful to welcome her to the podcast ♥︎.

In this episode, not only do we learn about Mallory's unique experiences playing two sports at the D1 level, playing basketball at the D2 level, and coaching at both levels, but we also learn about the importance of having JOY.

What does that even mean?

How does it differ from happiness?

This episode has been a long time in the making... thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy!

-Grace♡

Today I welcomed Kris Beyer onto the show! Not only is she my aunt, but she is a former D1 Swimmer at Syracuse, a personal trainer/coach, a business owner, a 6 time champion in natural bodybuilding (through the American Natural Bodybuilding Competition), and a Syracuse Letter of Distinction (awarded to individuals with distinguishable contributions to their community, university, profession, and sport).

Today on the podcast, we discuss faith in changing seasons. Whether "changing seasons" involves sports, relationships, health, or any other matter, faith is what has kept us grounded and hopeful.

My Aunt Krissy has been a "balcony person" for me since I was a young girl, helping me stay encouraged, hopeful, and faithful through my toughest seasons with basketball. Listen to learn about some of my Aunt's experiences in sports & outside of sports, all of which have worked to strengthen her faith.

I hope you all enjoy!

-GB♡

Timestamps:

‣ 00:00 Introduction

‣ 03:45 Defining Faith

‣ 07:19 Sustaining Faith Through Challenges

‣ 13:43 Dealing with the "Impossible"

‣16:40 Praying Boldly; Making Requests Known to God

‣ 20:27 A Near-Death Experience

‣ 29:14 Finding Your Purpose

‣ 31:15 Surrender

‣ 33:30 Everyone has Faith by Default

‣ 36:15 Maximizing Athletic Potential

‣ 41:44 The Importance of “What’s Next?” and Staying Driven in Every Stage of Life

‣ 44:46 Faith in Finding the Good

‣ 46:50 Faith in Yourself

‣ 48:30 Synopsis and Closing

"Trusting the creative process is nothing more than trusting that the actions, thoughts, and motivations placed in your heart will fall into place ... without needing to be rushed."

This episode of the Live with Grace podcast discusses:

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:39 Today's Topic

04:19 My Unique Creative Process

07:43 Quality Work Takes Time to Develop

08:23 Rushed Art Suffers

09:39 The Beauty of Letting the Process Unfold

13:26 Sports

16:02 The Parallel- Sports and the Creative Journey

17:12 My Athletic Process

23:38 Steps in the Right Direction

26:42 Synopsis

27:14 Conclusion

PS I really worked hard on this one... I am new to the whole background music thing but I think it adds a nice touch. I would be so grateful to hear what y'all think! I hope you enjoy ♡

-GB

Welcome back to the Live with Grace podcast!

Today on the show I welcomed my friend and teammate Tamiya Francis to discuss all things nutrition. Tamiya has a nutrition minor and is headed into her fifth year at Valdosta State.

Since rooming together last year, I have learned a lot about how different people fuel up for practice/workouts/games in alignment with their bodies. I've learned that what works for me doesn't always work for the athlete next to me.

In this podcast, Tamiya and I briefly discuss nutritional information that is important for athletes. We then discuss our experiences, advice, and perspectives as they relate to nutrition for athletes.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:34 Basic Nutritional Information- Macronutrients, Balance, Hydration

06:09 Lessons about Nutrition since being a College Athlete

16:51 Tailoring Nutrition to YOU, Individuality, Learning to Eat for Your Sport/Body

21:59 Our Favorite Go-To Healthy Meals and Snacks

26:41 Finding the Sweet Spot - Eating Enough, but not too much

29:04 Meal Planning/Prepping

33:06 Closing Advice/Hydration Advice

34:47 Closing

I hope y’all enjoy!

-Grace♡