More Than a Season

More Than a Season has officially reached 100 episodes after a year and a half! Ashley and Brittany revisit their very first episode and all of the hilarious parts that come along with it. Join along as they comment on all of the cringey moments and explore where the old meets the new.

More Than a Season is a big fan of growth, so thank you for being here as we continue to build on this platform and grow this amazing community!

We also talk about:

Our mission statement within our Playmaker community

Where we started and where we are headed

Our journey from episode 1 to episode 100

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Thanks to our inspiration and our podcast mentors, https://almost30.com/ (Almost 30), for this amazing idea to listen to the first episode and add commentary.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Holly Richmond who is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist and a Somatic Psychologist. She breaks down what intimacy means and shares what having a healthy sex life in the sports industry can look like.

We also talk about:

Connecting deeply with your partner.

Should you be scheduling sex?

Utilizing the 5 love languages in the bedroom.

Tapping into your 5 senses.

Discovering what your partner needs.

The amount of sex you should be having during season.

Ways to increase your sex drive.

Ways to stay connected when you are away from your partner.

How to bring up the idea of couples or sex therapy?

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*This episode is for adults only*

In this episode we talk with Sports Concierge, Sarah Uhran, about her presence within the sports industry. In this life, we often get distracted and we aren't able to focus on what is important. She created a concierge business for athletes, significant others, coaches, and others in the sports industry who need help eliminating those distractions so can simplify their lives.

We also talk about:

Moving within the sports industry

The roadblocks we face in this industry

Helping athletes to transition to pro life and beyond

Her book, The Athlete's Playbook, which touches on her experience as a concierge

Being a woman in a male dominated sports industry

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In this episode we talk with Relationship and Embodiment Coach, Kara Elise, about the relationship with self. In the sports industry, we often focus so much on giving to others that we forget to uncover what we need. She shares the importance of being kind to ourselves and the tools we can use to operate in a healthy relationship.

Kara talks about creating internally what you desire energetically you can attract it externally. She also touches on

We also talk about:

Anxiety and how to change the narrative

Being pregnant and feeling the shifts and changes within your body

The importance of embodiment and using physical movement

Pouring into ourselves what we pour into others

The mother wound

Dealing with past trauma

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Listen to her podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r-evolutionary-relationships/id1497442419 ( (r)evolutionary relationships)!

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In this episode we talk all about giving birth in the middle of your significant other's season! Bailee Bussey Bradshaw who is the wife of Dwain Bradshaw, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Washington State University, gave birth to her first kiddo during COVID-19 and in the middle of their first football season at Washington State.

She shares her insight about being a first time mom in the middle of football season and a worldwide pandemic. Bailee also opens up about postpartum life and the highs and lows that it can bring.

We also talk about:

Postpartum anxiety and depression

Moving from Hawaii to Washington

Not comparing your journey to others

Being a working mom in the sports industry

The importance of doing what is best for you and your kiddo

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In this episode we talk all about finances! Some people may find the topic of money uncomfortable, but this conversation with Amy Sneath will make you want to talk about finances all day! Her realistic approach to budgeting for the future within the sports industry and combining finances with your spouse is hilarious and practical!

She gives everyone a place to start with an easy way to begin your budget and approach the topic of money! You also won't want to miss out on the story of how her and her professional hockey playing husband, T.J. Sneath, got out of $40,000 of debt in 10 months!

We also talk about:

Giving every dollar a name (Dave Ramsey's technique)

Making a budget with your spouse

Forcing yourself to be accountable

The transition within the sports industry and how to lessen the financial burden during these times

The importance of aligning with your significant other

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Check out her group and homeschool classes, https://www.instagram.com/moxielearning/ (Moxie Learning)!

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Fired in the normal context of life sounds like a dirty word, but here in the sports industry it is a term that is used often! Join us in this episode as we talk with Erin and Katie to break down what getting fired in the sports industry really means.

Erin Mazzone is the wife to Taylor Mazzone, Wide Receivers Coach at the University of San Diego and Katie Judkins is the wife of Tyler Judkins, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Kansas City Chiefs.

These two don't hold back in this episode as we explore a topic that is often not talked about. This is the perfect episode to send to friends and family and even random people who don't understand the sports industry :)

We also talk about:

The in-between period of being fired and your next adventure

Being pregnant when your significant other gets fired

Must haves for pregnant women who are moving to a new location

How to avoid the bitterness that comes with switching teams or schools

How to stay friends with the women when you get fired

Helping your significant other navigate through the "in-between" period after getting fired

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Dealing with depression and grief can make you feel like you are completely alone. Haley Geren the fiance of Kyle Hart, MLB Pitcher in the Red Sox Organization, shares how she is coping with depression and the loss of her brother.

Haley focuses on what is really important in life, so she quit her nine to five to travel the world with her baseball fiance. Did we mention, she also does this with two cute pups by her side?

In this episode, she shares her heart and her process of grieving.

We also talk about:

recognizing symptoms of suicidal behavior

tips for coping with suicide loss

working through grief after a loss

how to help those who are grieving

the ups and downs of traveling alone in the sports industry

traveling with your pups

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If you or someone you know is experiencing any suicidal thoughts, help is available 24/7 at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255.

In this episode, we sit down with Morgan Mead who is the fiance of Logan Wilson, Linebacker for the Cinncinati Bengals. Morgan is such a sweet soul with an amazing perspective on this crazy sports industry! She dives into the transition from being in college to being in the spotlight of the NFL. While building up her boutique, Fan Girl Clothing, and navigating life in the NFL, she has still managed to stay true to herself and her goals!

Morgan breaks through the stereotypes in this episode as she talks through what it is actually like dating a professional athlete! This feel-good episode will be sure to keep you motivated and put a smile on your face.

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As your hosts, we wanted to share about the experiences that have shaped us. It's time for us to get vulnerable with y'all!

Ashley shares about her battle with her self-image. She opens up about when her negative self-image began, what she has done to come back from things others have said and her advice for being more confident in yourself and your body! Ashley has the perfect advice for an issue all women face at some point during their life.

Brittany opens up about her anxiety and panic disorder. She shares about the struggles she has faced her entire life with anxiety. If you've ever had an anxiety attack or know someone who has, you will learn new tactics and strategies to deal with anxiety in your every day life.

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