In Episode 2 of After the Game, host Jailyn Green sits down with Julia Ludwick to talk about the mental weight athletes carry and how expectations can shape, and strain, identity.

Julia shares her experience transitioning from Division I at Cincinnati to Division III at Piedmont University, opening up about the anxiety, pressure, and mental adjustments that came with the shift. Together, they unpack what it means to navigate change, manage mental health, and redefine yourself when the game starts to look different.