Love Letters to Former Athletes

By Aly Beebe

This is an emotional health and happiness podcast for former, injured, and retiring competitive athletes — featuring a collection of quick sit-down chats. We cover health habits, finding your purpose,... more

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The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Love Letters to Former Athletes episodes:

October 08, 2022 To Former Athletes: Starting the Post-Sport Journey — Keep Going
A motivational pep talk as you look out into this weird transition of being an athlete --> being a whole person (again). You will be asked questions you never thought you would have to answer, but that is the *power* of this grand opportunity. You have the former athlete community behind you. Keep going!
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August 25, 2022 4 Mindset Shifts to Help You Stick To Your Goals (And Not Fall Off)
Your ultimate success depends on your ability to get back on the bandwagon when you fall off. In this episode I offer 4 mindset shifts to help you accomplish your health and life goals successfully — even after you fall off. As former, injured, and competing athletes, you are very familiar with setting goals but sometimes it can be tough to get back on the bandwagon after falling off your commitment. The first step is admitting the failure *for now*. This is nothing you can't come back from.
If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
To book 1:1 work with me go to www.forformerathletes.com.
Follow along on Instagram @forformerathletes.
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20min
August 02, 2022 11 Tips to Stay Motivated Academically as an NCAA Student-Athlete
In this episode I offer a former Stanford student-athlete's perspective on how to most successfully stay motivated academically while competing at a high level. If you are a current NCAA D1, D2, or D3 student-athlete, this episode is for you! Stanford University has this incredible combination of academics and athletics -- winning the NACDA Directors' Cup 25 years in a row (I mentioned this award in the intro).
To book 1:1 work with me go to www.forformerathletes.com and follow along on Instagram @forformerathletes.
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29min
July 22, 2022 Upgrading your relationship with alcohol: options for former competitive athletes
In this ep, I break down how alcohol was embedded into athlete culture, how graduating from the athlete space means you can upgrade your relationship with alcohol (if you want to), and my own personal story / the decision I've made moving forward. Enjoy! Make sure to leave a rating and review! Instagram: @forformerathletes Website: forformerathletes.com
Book: "Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy" by Cynthia M. Kuhn
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25min
June 09, 2022 How to Find a Sense of Self Outside of Sports (+ 4 Strategies)
In this ep, I break down what a "sense of self" is. Then, I give you 4 practical strategies to uncovering yours outside of sports. As an athlete, about 90% of all your decisions, preferences, and topics on your mind will be related back to your sport. Once that piece is gone, you will need to fill in that 90% with YOU. That's what we are talking about today. Also- often "finding yourself" is interpreted in a very trendy way, but in terms of this platform, I offer you a much more broad definition. Enjoy!
Make sure to leave a rating and review!
Instagram: @forformerathletes
Website: forformerathletes.com
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22min
May 25, 2022 5 Personal Traits Successful Former Athletes Have
In this ep, I break down 5 personal traits you've ignored but would bring more ease, confidence, and success to your repertoire. First, I talk about two archetypes: Push vs. Pull. Then, I take you from #5 to #1 on the personal traits you might have skipped. Do you have all 5? Do you *USE* all 5? Let's see!
Make sure to leave a rating and review!
Instagram: @forformerathletes
Website: forformerathletes.com
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21min
May 16, 2022 Why *Being Injured* Hurts More Than the Injury Itself
I hope this passage validated your experience. Injuries can be painful — not at all because you are weak or not good enough, but simply because the skills required to excel in this uncharted injury experience belong to a completely different skillset than what has been required of you to become the hardcore competitive athlete that you are. If you can see that it makes sense that this period of your journey might be boring or hard but ultimately rewarding and important, you can frame this conquering of the emotional plane as a fun do-able new challenge instead of a bizarre kinda draining one. Stay courageous!
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7min
May 02, 2022 Losing That Extra Former Athlete Weight (+ 3 practical tips to do so)
It is normal to pick up some extra weight after you enter your life after sport. In this episode, I break down context as to why you are *completely* normal and 2 big reasons why this happens to former athletes. Then, I give you 3 practical tips for kickstarting weight loss so that you can own the body you destine to have! We are always allowed to set new goals, but it's how you carry out achieving the goals that matters most. Make sure to check in with your medical health provider before starting any new exercise regimen or making diet changes. Stay responsible, peeps! Use your support - that's why it's there. Enjoy! Don't forget to leave a rating. Website: forformerathletes.com
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20min
April 21, 2022 "It Only Matters How You Finish"
And, what if you medically retire? Right? It’s true. Outcomes matter. But! In terms of how we contextualize our own stories (referring to our internal experiences, not our external ones), it helps to expand the definition we carry. That expansion leaves room for more acceptance — in ourselves and in our peers. TODAY WE’LL TACKLE THIS IDEA OF “FINISHING” — FOR THE ATHLETE (AND FORMER ATHLETES ALIKE) ❤️
If you'd like to get started on your own emotional work, book an EFT session here.
Check out the transcripts from other episodes here.
Instagram: @forformerathletes
Website: forformerathletes.com
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April 14, 2022 Repeat After Me: Isn't athletics kind of a cult?
And if it is, do we care? FOLLOW THE SLOGAN. REPEAT AFTER ME. BUY-IN. This topic is a bit more controversial than usual — but I think it’s an interesting one to think about, especially at either end of the range. And, of course, this is not everyone’s team experience so please keep that in mind.
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FAQs about Love Letters to Former Athletes:

How many episodes does Love Letters to Former Athletes have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.