The Balanced Athlete Car Convos; About Purpose, Balance and Play!

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The Balanced Athlete Car Convos is a podcast where car rides become catalysts for deeper connection—between parents and teen athletes and within our own selves. It's a community where those of us that are wanting to find a zest for life come to recharge and find inspiration for living a life full of purpose, balance and play. Drop in every Monday starting November 3 and get ready to buckle up and enjoy the ride!

  1. 2d ago

    Tryouts- didnt make the cut, now what?

    We are in the middle of club Volleyball tryouts and it’s not going as well as my teen athlete hoped. But she is learning invaluable life lessons early that will carry her through! Take a listen to see where we are at in this seasons journey and tune in next week to see where we land. Charting new territory is scary but perseverance will get you through!!

  2. Jul 13

    zero to 100 club and school sports.

    The Balanced Athlete Car Convos; About Purpose, Balance and Play!

  3. Jul 6

    Dead Week Downshift

    Take the opportunity to tune into your body, mind and spirit during dead week. Before mandatory practices start back up, downshift and build a life skill that will serve you the rest of your life!

  4. Jun 29

    Jesus is Better: A Father's Grief and a Coach's Unshakable Hope. Part 2

    In part 2 of this episode, I’m joined by Mustang football coach Jason Doran for a powerful conversation about unimaginable loss, lasting impact, and lifesaving awareness. After his son Zach suffered a heart attack while training at a mixed martial arts gym that did not have an AED on site, Jason made it his mission to make sure other families don’t have to face the same tragedy. We talk about Zach’s life, the legacy he leaves behind, and why Jason is now using his voice to advocate for AEDs in public places. This is a heartfelt conversation about grief, purpose, and turning pain into action that could save lives.   His Last Breath Video We Held His Hand Video A way to donate to FCA for n Honor of Zach Doran. 1. Donation Link: https://my.fca.org/?form=okfcacampscholarships&keyword=oklahoma 2. Click "Dedicate the Donation" 3. Type the name: Zach Doran   Contact Jason about donating an AED: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkQoFT7TQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  5. Jun 22

    Jesus is Better: A Father's Grief and a Coach's Unshakable Hope.

    In this episode, I’m joined by Mustang football coach Jason Doran for a powerful conversation about unimaginable loss, lasting impact, and lifesaving awareness. After his son Zach suffered a heart attack while training at a mixed martial arts gym that did not have an AED on site, Jason made it his mission to make sure other families don’t have to face the same tragedy. We talk about Zach’s life, the legacy he leaves behind, and why Jason is now using his voice to advocate for AEDs in public places. This is a heartfelt conversation about grief, purpose, and turning pain into action that could save lives.   His Last Breath Video We Held His Hand Video A way to donate to FCA for n Honor of Zach Doran. 1. Donation Link: https://my.fca.org/?form=okfcacampscholarships&keyword=oklahoma 2. Click "Dedicate the Donation" 3. Type the name: Zach Doran   Contact Jason about donating an AED: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkQoFT7TQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

  6. Jun 15

    Downshifting: Car Conversations on Connection & Purpose

    After a car convo with Jason Doran, Jessie reflects on the power of connection — with body, mind, spirit, nature, and community — and how sharing stories can become a purposeful act. This episode encourages listening without judgment, respecting different life lenses, and leaning into friendships and community for balance and rejuvenation.

  7. Jun 8

    Injury as Information — Flip the Frustration

    In this episode, the Jessie shares a personal Memorial Day back pain story and introduces a powerful mental shift: treat injury as information, not frustration. She explains how adapting workouts, focusing on mobility and flexibility and learning from weaknesses can make you a better athlete and help prevent future issues. She also encourages downshifting during the summer—changing tempo, prioritizing recovery and movement work, and incorporating lessons from injury into regular training for long-term benefits.

  8. Jun 1

    Cruising Into Hope: A Heart Walk That Changed Everything

    Description: Short episode: the Jessie experiments with organic, car-recorded mini-episodes as she recounts attending an American Heart Association Heart Walk with her daughter. She meets Jason, a local 6A high school football coach who lost his highschool aged son to a heart attack and now shares his story to spread hope and purpose. Expect an upcoming in-depth car conversation with him, plus reflections on purpose, balance, and play through the lens of Ikigai.

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The Balanced Athlete Car Convos is a podcast where car rides become catalysts for deeper connection—between parents and teen athletes and within our own selves. It's a community where those of us that are wanting to find a zest for life come to recharge and find inspiration for living a life full of purpose, balance and play. Drop in every Monday starting November 3 and get ready to buckle up and enjoy the ride!

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