Charlie Jacobi represented Team USA in two Rugby World Cups.

But no one prepared her for what came after.

This is a raw conversation about identity, ego, grief, ambition, and rebuilding from scratch.

In this episode, we cover:

The identity crisis that hits when you retire from elite sport

Why external validation is addictive

The ego side of high performance (that nobody admits)

Transitioning from player to coach

Moving continents immediately after retiring

Losing both parents while chasing a World Cup

Why most people don’t actually want their goals

The mindset required to go from 126kg to World Cup athlete

Women in sport and the confidence gap

“Don’t give anyone a reason to tell you no”

If you’ve ever tied your worth to what you do — this one will hit.