Kirby Method: Athletes, design your life‪!‬ Podcast by Allison 'Kirby' Falk

Today, former pro tennis player Kady Pooler shares how she figured it out in life after tennis. We talk about tangible things you can do today - including exercise, finding an accountability partner, and developing a mindfulness practice (among other things!).

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“Hi, I’m Jenna, and I play water polo.” Today, former Stanford water polo player Jenna Gunderson tells us who she is now (and how she finishes that sentence) after retiring from water polo.

We talk about why it’s important to try new things, and cover tangible career skills you already have as an athlete.

We also discuss the benefits of yoga, both in your athletic career AND in life post sport (not surprising for two yogi's recording a podcast).

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Today, former collegiate soccer play Arianne Heaton shares her experience transitioning out of soccer. Only 2% of collegiate athletes go pro, so what happens to the other 98% of athletes who don’t go pro? We talk about the challenges and advice on finding a fulfilling career, how to stop beating yourself for not working out as hard as you did as an athlete, and that it’s okay to cry.

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Today, former Stanford swimmer Fiona Gispen shares her experience transitioning out of swimming. We talk about a really big question - who am I in life post sport? How do I define myself now that I’m no longer an athlete?

We also dive into how to measure success in life post sport, how long it can take to feel “normal” again after retiring, and ideas for other hobbies and careers to try out. Join us today to hear more!

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Today, former Stanford soccer alumni (and pro women’s soccer alumni) Rachel Quon, Maddie Thompson, and Annie Case share their experiences in life after soccer.

We talk about trying to struggling to find structure and defining goals in life post sport, and the challenges that can come in finding a community that actually feels like a team.

Wondering what skill sets you already have as an athlete that are directly transferable to your career post sport? Looking for workout ideas? Join us today to learn more!

Check out the Kirby Method community here: kirbymethod.com

Psst! I’m taking on a handful of clients to work with 1:1. For anyone interested, check out kirbymethod.com for more deets or shoot me an email at kirbymethod@gmail.com.

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Today, former Stanford water polo player, Emily Clopp, shares her journey finding a killer exercise routine in life after water polo. From all high intensity interval training, to taking a a break completely from working out, to finding yoga and a balance of activity in the day to day, we cover it all.

Finding an exercise routine that works can be tough. The whole transitioning-to-life-post-sport-thing is tough. How do you define yourself now that a big part of your identity is gone? How do you define success now that it’s not clearly laid out for you? How do you find confidence when you aren’t really sure what else you’re good at?

We get real in today’s episode. I hope you join us!

Learn more about the Kirby Method community here: kirbymethod.com

Psst! I’m taking on a handful of clients to work with 1:1. For anyone interested, check out kirbymethod.com for more deets or shoot me an email at kirbymethod@gmail.com.

Happy listening!