Finding Your Purpose with Odicci Alexander

Ever wondered what it takes to be in the Olympics? Australian Paralympic athlete Madison de Rozario shares how she became a professional wheelchair racer, what keeps her motivated, and what it means to be a woman of color with disabilities in sports. Madison also tells Meg and Mon about her journey to self-love and her commitment to get more people with disabilities in sports. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of not being a priority for the U.S. Soccer Federation, the Women’s National Team demands a change. USWNT player Kelley O’Hara opens up about her experience fighting for better pay and working conditions with her teammates. Kelley also shares with Meg and Mon her efforts to increase media coverage of women’s sports with her podcast Just Women’s Sports. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seeing yourself represented is just as important in sports as it is in the media behind the scenes. CBS reporter Jenny Chiu joins Meg and Mon to explain how sports media has a long way to go to be inclusive. Jenny discusses her unexpected (and inspiring!) path from playing on the Mexican National Soccer Team to becoming a reporter on CBS. As someone who is mixed race, Jenny shares the strengths that come with being a bilingual broadcaster, how media executives can be more inclusive with their decisions and how skin color and size also should be a factor in diversifying spaces.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is it like to be a woman in a male-dominated sport like football? Now imagine becoming the first woman to coach in the Super Bowl! Katie Sowers is the perfect example of what it looks like to never take no for an answer. Katie shares how as a coach, she sets out to challenge and inspire her teams instead of leading with an iron fist.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine over the course of a few days going from starting pitcher for an underdog D1 softball team to making sports headlines across the country. Odicci Alexander and the James Madison University softball team became the Cinderella story of the 2021 Women’s College World Series, when she led the team to victory after victory against some of the toughest teams in college softball. Mon checks in with Odicci on her transition to playing professional softball and gains some insights to apply not only to the field, court, or training grounds but also to life.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every body is a runner’s body. This episode, Mon and Meg talk with Dr. Elizabeth Barchi, a sports medicine specialist about the pivotal moments of transformation throughout women’s and athletes’ lifetimes. Dr. Barchi explains how our bodies change in those moments, and the most important things we need to do to provide for and accept our bodies as they evolve and change.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As much as you may shudder at the idea of running outside in the dead of winter, there are a lot of reasons why it’s better for your body than you may think. Sports Neuroscientist and triathlete Louisa Nicola explains the amazing things your body can do with the help of cold temperatures.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wonder what kind of research goes into your running shoes or cross-trainers? Jessie Benjamin, a UA footwear designer, talks to Meg and Mon about the science and art that goes into designing shoes, and why having specific shoes for each activity is more important than you’d think. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If this summer has taught us anything, it’s that being the best doesn’t make you immune from struggles with mental health. And the pressure of high-stakes competition can weigh heavy on the strongest athletes. In this episode, Monica and Meg catch up with professional runner, Jazmine Fray and learn about the pressures of breaking collegiate records and the importance of working through the anxiety of competition with a strong support system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that women can do anything, right? But there are still many roadblocks and cultural stereotypes related to Muslim women in sport and fitness. Co-hosts Meg and Mon discuss Saman's journey through fitness.Saman Munir is a fantastic example of what it looks like to pursue your passions in the face of opposition. She proudly represents hijabi women on her platform as a trainer and UA athlete. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.