More Than a Season

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More Than a Season episodes

  • The Mental & Physical Health of Gymnasts

    In this episode we talk with Makenzie Halliday, who was a former NCAA gymnast at BYU. We are excited to explore this new sport with someone who was a gymnast for 18+ years. Makenzie explores the world of gymnastics and opens up about the mental and physical health of a gymnast.

    We also talk about:

    • Growing up in gymnastics.
    • The time commitment of being a gymnast.
    • The differences between collegiate and elite gymnasts.
    • Club gymnastics mentality versus collegiate mentality.
    • Simone Biles and "the twisties."
    • Mental Health in sports.
    • Pushing through pain.
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      39 min
    • Parenting Tips & Raising Boys in the Football Industry

      In this episode we talk with Kristie Bowen, who is the wife of Clint Bowen, Head Coach for Lawrence High School. She chats to us all about parenting and how to raise awesome children in the sports industry. They have moved so many times, so they have had to have some really tough conversations that she shares with us!

      We also talk about:

      • Her #1 parenting tip!
      • Raising coaches' kids.
      • How to tell your kids about moving.
      • Tips for moving with high school kids.
      • The importance of family and being open in your household!
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        37 min
      • The World of Cornhole from a Female Perspective

        In this episode we talk with Michelle and Whitney who are the founders of Girls Throw Too, Kids Throw Too, and We Thrive Too. Their community and podcast was founded to chat about all things within the world of cornhole. During this episode we pick their brains on the ins and outs of the sport and the power behind their mission.

        We also talk about:

        • How to improve your home life with cornhole.
        • Where to start when getting into cornhole.
        • Cornhole rules and the differences between casual and professional play.
        • How to talk to your children and get them active.
        • The importance of finding what you're passionate about!
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          47 min
        • 100TH EPISODE: Our Reaction to Listening to Our First Episode

          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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            31 min
          • Sex, Intimacy & Communication with Dr. Holly Richmond

            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


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              46 min
            • 21. Simplifying Your Life & Eliminating Distractions
              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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              48 min
            • Cultivating Your Relationship with Self

              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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                46 min
              • Giving Birth in the Middle of Football Season

                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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                  43 min
                • Combining Finances and Budgeting for the Future

                  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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                    55 min
                  • Getting Fired or Released in the Sports Industry

                    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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                      52 min

                    About More Than a Season

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                    Welcome to More Than a Season Podcast! Here we dive into being a significant other in the sports industry! Ashley and Brittany, hosts of MTS Podcast, interview men and women across all sports and levels. Whether you’re a coach’s wife, or girlfriend, an athlete’s wife, or girlfriend, or just enjoy talking about sports...you are welcome here!