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Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy is a fun, thoughtful, candid conversation with trailblazers in sports about the joy/chaos of life and sports.

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Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy is a fun, thoughtful, candid conversation with trailblazers in sports about the joy/chaos of life and sports.

    Episode 123: Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hilary Knight

    Episode 123: Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hilary Knight

    Hockey legends Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hilary Knight join Laughter Permitted to talk about the journey to form the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Kendall and Hilary share why they wanted to start a pro hockey league, how a phone call to Billie Jean King changed everything and what it’s been like seeing packed arenas in the PWHL’s first season. Both Kendall and Hilary credit Julie and The 99ers with inspiring them to dream big, and Julie expresses what it’s been like to watch the PWHL take shape. 
    Have a question for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Episode 122: Alana Nichols

    Episode 122: Alana Nichols

    Five-time Paralympian and 3-time Paralympic gold medalist Alana Nichols joins Laughter Permitted to talk about how a snowboarding accident as a teenager led to her being paralyzed from the waist down, the serendipitous moment in college she discovered wheelchair basketball and how adaptive sports gave her a renewed sense purpose. Alana shares her approach to taking on challenges and why she's willing to set ridiculously big dreams. Plus, Julie totally geeks out over Alana getting barreled while wave skiing.
    Have a question for Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Episode 121: Tara VanDerveer

    Episode 121: Tara VanDerveer

    It's "Story Time with Tara!" Legendary Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer joins Laughter Permitted to tell stories from her 45-year coaching career. Tara shares how she was once a mascot, what she said to her team after becoming the winningest coach in NCAA basketball history, what it was like coaching the 1996 gold medal-winning Olympic team and how she's drawn inspiration from her players. Plus, three former Stanford stars join the fun and ask Tara for behind-the-scenes stories. Be prepared to never look at "one second" the same again.
    If you have a question for Questions Permitted, send Julie and Lynn an email at laughterpermittted@gmail.com.

    • 48 min
    Episode 120: Ali Krieger Returns

    Episode 120: Ali Krieger Returns

    In the Season 11 premiere, two-time World Cup champion and NWSL champion Ali Krieger joins Laughter Permitted to talk about her life in the early days of retirement from professional soccer, the incredible ride Gotham FC took to win last year's NWSL title and how her teammates rallied around her in spectacular fashion the day news broke of her divorce. Ali shares how she's approaching retirement by trying new ventures, including broadcasting, and she and Julie discuss the future of the USWNT. Plus, Ali explains why she's open about her personal journey of healing. And don't miss Ali shouting out her youth soccer team the Sparklers by singing the team's cheer.
    Do you have a question for Julie and Lynn? They'd love to hear from you! Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 119: The Dopies!

    Episode 119: The Dopies!

    Laughter Permitted is back! Julie and Lynn share highlights of Season 10 and hand out some Dopie Awards.

    Do you have a question for Julie and Lynn? Send them an email at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

    • 29 min
    Episode 118: Dr. Colleen Hacker Returns Again!

    Episode 118: Dr. Colleen Hacker Returns Again!

    Class with Flash is in session! Mental skills expert Dr. Colleen "Flash" Hacker returns to Laughter Permitted to talk about the importance of wins in life. Dr. Hacker shares how celebrating wins impacts the neuroplasticity of our brains, washes our brains in neurochemicals and creates a habit loop. Dr. Hacker, Julie and Lynn then celebrate wins of their own from 2023, and Dr. Hacker gives tips on how to do this in your life, particularly if you're reticent to do so. Stay tuned for Julie's response to the whole experience.
    Share your wins from 2023 with Julie and Lynn by emailing them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.

    • 1 hr 21 min

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