Two Washups One Pro

On this week's pod, Jo and Tina catch up with NWSL veteran and former Kansas City Woso midfielder Mandy Laddish. From the early beginnings of the NWSL, Mandy has experienced all the growth and hurdles the league has faced over the last 9 years. We get into it all, including her amazing comeback from devasting injuries, the steps she took to prepare for life after soccer, and the amazing work she is doing now at Adidas. Her journey can relate to us all.

On this week's pod, Jo and Tina chat with OL Reign forward and former NWSL Rookie of the Year Bethany Balcer. The former NAIA national player of the year has made quite a name for herself since earning a roster spot back in 2019. Not only for her incredible goal-scoring ability on the field but also for her voice off. We loved getting to know the talented, musical-loving, and courageous NWSL player advocate Bethany and we know you will too!

On this week's pod, Jo and Tina chat with Dr. Brad Miller a former college soccer player and current psychologist and co-founder of Soccer Resilience. While many athletes are hyper-focused on training their bodies, what about their minds? Dr. Miller reminds us of the importance of prioritizing mental health and provides strategies for transforming mindset in order to elevate well-being.

On this week's pod, we travel over the pond and chat with the talented Manchester City and Canada WNT forward Janine Beckie. As amazing it was to talk about her journey of becoming a gold medalist, it was even more remarkable to learn more about how Janine has become an advocate for the equality and evolvement of women in professional sports.

In lieu of all that has transgressed this week in the NWSL, we know it has been challenging for many of us especially the courageous and resilient women who told their stories. Many of us have past trauma that may have been triggered this week, which is why we've invited Emily Perrin to talk on this pod about how we can all heal and cope with the feelings we may be experiencing. 

DISCLOSURE: This podcast contains conversations around physical and mental abuse and trauma. Please proceed with caution and be aware that points within this episode could be triggering.

The advice and recommendations given within this podcast DO NOT in any way replace a therapeutic relationship or individualized medical or mental health care.

On this week’s pod, Jo and Tina chat with former soccer player and current certified dietician Reilly Beatty. Nutrition is obviously a critical aspect of being a professional athlete, but what about when you're no longer a high-level athlete? Reilly talks about current diet myths, strategies for healthy eating, and most importantly keys to sustaining a positive relationship with food. Take a listen and see how nutrition can be simplified for us all, especially us wash-ups who no longer spend most of our day working out!

On this week's episode, Jo and Tina talk through the NWSL coaching carousel and its impact on players. As a bonus, they reflect and talk through their journey thus far, including lessons they've learned, the impact they hope to make, and exciting new content coming in the future. Be a part of the conversation and DM us your thoughts! This podcast is a community and we want all of you who support us to be a part of it. 

On this week's pod, Jo and Tina chat with the goat of wash-ups and former professional soccer player Christina Gibbons. Since retiring in 2019, this girl is killing it in the digital content space and currently is a manager at Hudl at the old age of 26 :) We get into all things past and current career but, most importantly get candid about the challenges that come with transition and breakdown how redefining your identity outside the game can be much more challenging than we anticipate. 

On this week's pod, Jo and Tina chat with the legend herself former University of Florida head coach and current Orlando Pride head coach Becky Burleigh. At one point Becky was a 21-year-old coach at Berry College and now she sits at top of some of the most accomplished female coaches in women’s soccer history. Her journey is inspiring and the NWSL is a better league with her in! Tune in to be fed all the wisdom!

On this weeks podcast, Jo and Tina chat with the undercover stud Kristen McNabb of the OL Reign. We get into all things in her soccer journey, performance mentality, and all the activities Kristen enjoys off the pitch. Get to know this quiet and unique gem of a human.