After the Athlete

After the Athlete
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Two former female athletes in their late 20s discussing the transition from being lifelong athletes to navigating what comes after. We talk with each other, as well as some amazing guests, about anything and everything that we’ve experienced or struggled with during our time as athletes and throughout “retirement” from our sports- body image, making friends, finding purpose, and discovering new passions, just to name a few. Take a listen as we reflect on our experiences and try to figure out…what comes after the athlete?

  1. Oct 22

    David Bruton Jr.: From Super Bowl Champion to Physical Therapist

    This week on After the Athlete, we’re joined by David Bruton Jr., former Denver Broncos safety, special teams playmaker, Super Bowl 50 champion, and Doctor of Physical Therapy! David spent eight seasons in the NFL before taking a new direction, returning to school to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and eventually becoming a practice owner. He was also named the Denver Broncos' 2015 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his impact off the field. We talk about his journey through the NFL, what it was like being part of a Super Bowl championship team, the injury that impacted that year, and his transition into life after football. David shares how he found a new path through physical therapy, the importance of giving back through Bruton’s Books, and what it means to build an identity beyond the sport that once defined so much of his life. Tune in for a conversation about life after football, finding purpose beyond sports, and what comes next when your playing career ends. Enjoy! Connect with David on Instagram: ⁠@d_brutjr30 Follow Bruton's Books: @brutons_books Follow Between the Lines: @betweenthelines_pt Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathletepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Bruton's Books: brutonsbooks.org Learn more about Between the Lines Physical Therapy: betweenthelinespt.com

  2. Oct 8

    What Does Being “Athletic” Mean in Life After Sport?

    Welcome back to After the Athlete! We took a little break over the summer, and we’re kicking off our new “season” with a solo episode, just the two of us. 💛 In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be athletic after your sports career ends. Is being an athlete something you are, or something you do? And what does athleticism look like when you’re no longer training for a team, a competition, or a specific goal? We talk about how our athletic identities have changed since retiring, the mental and physical sides of staying active, how aging and life changes can affect the way we move, and some of the ways we’re trying to keep that athletic mindset in our everyday lives. Because being an athlete doesn’t have to end when your sport does. Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathletepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch with us via email: afterathletepodcast@gmail.com

  3. Jun 11

    Kristen Hamilton: Baller, Barista, Businesswoman

    Today on After the Athlete, we’re joined by Kristen Hamilton, a Colorado native and one of the most decorated players in NWSL history. From becoming the all-time leader in goals, assists, and points at the University of Denver to being the first DU women’s soccer player drafted to the NWSL, Kristen’s journey is anything but ordinary. After overcoming an early ACL injury, she went on to win three NWSL Championships, four Shields, earn a USWNT cap, and make history with the Kansas City Current. We talk about her path through college and the pros, navigating retirement after a decade in the league, and what the transition out of sport has really looked like. Now stepping into entrepreneurship, Kristen shares more about launching her real estate business and co-owning a coffee shop with former teammates, plus what she’s building next. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Connect with Kristen on Instagram: ⁠@k_ham17 Follow Kristen's Real Estate Account: @ke.realestate Learn more about Pitchside Coffee ⁠here⁠. Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathletepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  4. May 28

    Emily Huston: Building Community in Life After Sport

    On this episode of After the Athlete, we’re joined by Emily Huston, former Baylor University volleyball setter, USA Select Team athlete, and professional volleyball player, who knows firsthand how challenging it can be to step away from sport and question your identity beyond it. Emily turned her experience with retirement into action. She is the founder of HomeTeam, the first centralized hub for athlete-centered care and community, designed to support retired and injured athletes by connecting them with clinicians, providers, and each other. We dive into Emily’s transition out of sport and the emotional reality of that chapter. She shares what that period truly looked like, the gaps she encountered in support, and how those challenges ultimately led her to build something that didn’t exist but should have. We also break down what HomeTeam is, who it’s for, and how it’s helping reshape the way athletes navigate life after sports. Learn more about HomeTeam to get involved as an athlete, clinician, or organization at https://www.hometeamgo.com/ Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: @emilymhuston Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathletepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  5. May 14

    How Athletics Have Changed Since We Retired

    In this solo episode, it’s just us, Lexi and Danika, talking through how much athletics have changed since we stepped away from competition. We break it down across every level, from youth sports to college, diving into early specialization, increased pressure from parents and social media, and how kids are developing at a faster rate than ever before. We also get into the biggest shifts at the high school and college levels, including recruiting, NIL, and the reality of the updated conferences. Beyond structure, we talk about the cultural changes too, including body image, the shift from aesthetics to performance, growing attention on mental health, and the evolving landscape of women’s sports. As always, thank you for listening! Follow, rate, and leave us a review—it's the easiest way to support the pod and help other former athletes find us! Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathletepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathlete⁠⁠

  6. Apr 30

    Gabby Gramont: From D1 Hockey to Miss Colorado

    In this episode, we’re joined by Gabby Gramont, Miss Colorado, whose path as an athlete has taken some unexpected and inspiring turns. Gabby grew up involved in track, cross country, and dance before casually walking onto a Division I ice hockey team. She’s the kind of person who seems to be good at just about everything she tries, and her journey definitely reflects that. After an injury ended her time in the sport, she stepped into a new chapter through pageantry, going on to compete in Miss America this past year, where she won the preliminary fitness award. That experience also brought her back to dance in a full-circle kind of way. We talk about her unique path, navigating change after sport, and continuing to find new passions along the way. Enjoy! Connect with Gabby on Instagram: @gabby.gramont Follow Miss Colorado on Instagram: @missamericaco Learn more about Miss Colorado here. Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathletepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  7. Apr 16

    Caitlin Broadwell: "Hanging Up the Jersey"

    In this episode, we sit down with Caitlin Broadwell, a former collegiate volleyball player who turned one of the hardest parts of being an athlete into the focus of her work. After playing at CSU Pueblo and LSU, Caitlin found herself facing the same question so many athletes do… what now? That question led her to become a mental health therapist, Athletics Case Manager, start the Hanging Up the Jersey podcast, and eventually publish the Hanging Up the Jersey workbook to help athletes navigate life after sport. We talk about her experience transitioning out of volleyball, the identity shift that comes with it, and how she’s now helping other athletes through that same process in a real, tangible way. We love this episode, and we hope you do too! Connect with the Caitlin on Instagram: @cait.be.well Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn here Purchase Hanging Up the Jersey here on Amazon Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathletepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  8. Apr 2

    Dale Garland: When Running Ends, Hardrock 100 Begins

    In this episode of After the Athlete, we chat with Dale Garland, the Run Director of the Hardrock 100. Before leading one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the world, Dale was an ultrarunner himself—pushing limits on the trails and even helping open the Colorado Trail through his own miles. After an injury brought his running career to an unexpected end, Dale was forced to redefine his identity and relationship with the sport he loved. Instead of walking away, he found a new purpose—helping build, shape, and lead a race that represents grit, community, and the true spirit of endurance. We talk about the transition out of running, what it means to stay connected to your passion in a new way, and how sometimes your next chapter ends up being even bigger than your first. Enjoy!! Learn more about the Hardrock 100 here: hardrock100.com Connect with the Hardrock 100 on Instagram: @hardrock100run Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathletepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aftertheathlete⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Two former female athletes in their late 20s discussing the transition from being lifelong athletes to navigating what comes after. We talk with each other, as well as some amazing guests, about anything and everything that we’ve experienced or struggled with during our time as athletes and throughout “retirement” from our sports- body image, making friends, finding purpose, and discovering new passions, just to name a few. Take a listen as we reflect on our experiences and try to figure out…what comes after the athlete?

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  • Creator
    After the Athlete
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
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