So You're A Former Athlete And...

Alyssa Acompora, Alyssa Hermann

This podcast is dedicated to exploring the effects that losing your athlete identity has on adult life. From community, to routine integrations, to new passions... We've got you covered.

  1. 09/04/2025

    Chasing the High of Game Day

    In this episode, hosts Alyssa and Lyss discuss the emptiness that can arise when the passion from sports isn't transferred into adult life. The convo explores the challenge of finding outlets for this passion and emphasizes the importance of embracing one's athletic identity instead of conforming to societal norms. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz Join The Locker Room: https://beyondtheathlete.ac-page.com/lockerroom Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete

    19 min

  2. 08/21/2025

    The 'I' in Team???

    We’ve all heard it before: “There’s no I in team.” But what happens when the game ends and the team is gone? In this episode, Coach Lyss and Alyssa flip that old saying on its head and dive into what life looks like when all that’s left is the I. If you’ve ever missed the camaraderie, routine, or belonging that came with sports, this conversation will remind you...you’re not alone, and there’s power in building both the I and the team in your next chapter. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz Join The Locker Room: https://beyondtheathlete.ac-page.com/lockerroom Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete

    14 min

  3. 08/07/2025

    Four Years for Nine Seconds: The Cost of "Success"

    In this episode of 'So You're a Former Athlete And...', hosts explore the concept of invisible work and its relation to real success. Using Usain Bolt's training as a metaphor, they dive into the patience and consistency required for achievement. The conversation sparks around transferring this athlete mindset to post-sports life, emphasizing that true success often demands years of behind-the-scenes effort. LINKS: Quoted instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLdExtYIl8M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971

    16 min

  4. 07/24/2025

    The Achievement Hangover No One Talks About

    Hosts Lyss and Alyssa get into the concept of imposter syndrome, a common struggle faced by former athletes transitioning into different stages of life. They discuss personal experiences from feeling self-doubt during gym sessions to stepping into intimidating business environments. Through relatable stories, they offer practical advice to help listeners manage imposter syndrome and embrace new challenges with confidence and resilience. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971

    16 min

  5. 07/10/2025

    It Costs HOW MUCH?!

    Hosts get into the financial challenges that come with transitioning from a collegiate athletic career to adult life. They explore the impact of losing institution-provided resources and provide former athletes with tools to navigate their financial future while highlighting the often overlooked realities of post-sport life. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971

    20 min

  6. 06/26/2025

    When Good Isn't Good Enough

    This episode unpacks the often overwhelming expectations of maintaining the same high standards without the structured support of sports. From the struggle of feeling guilty for not doing enough to the burnout disguised as ambition, hosts Alyssa and Lyss share important insights on balancing the drive for self-improvement with acknowledging current achievements. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz Beyond the Athlete Blueprint Call: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971

    19 min

  7. 06/12/2025

    Overcomplicating the Basics: Your Athlete Mindset Is Holding You Back

    Join hosts and former athletes Lyss and Herm as they explore how former athletes often carry their high-performance mindsets into everyday life, leading to overcomplication and stress. They discuss simple, non-negotiable health basics that ex-athletes overlook and emphasize that these basic habits are more effective than chasing complex routines. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz Beyond the Athlete Blueprint Call: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971

    16 min

  8. 05/29/2025

    Where Your Confidence Went and How to Get It Back

    On this episode of the "So You're a Former Athlete And..." podcast, hosts Alyssa and Lyss dive into the often-overlooked topic of confidence loss when transitioning from an active athletic career to a new life chapter. They explore why many former athletes may feel a dip in self-belief after their sports career ends and offer ways to get that fire back. LINKS: 🔗 Take the Athlete Archetype Quiz! www.beyondtheathlete.net/athletearchetypequiz Beyond the Athlete Blueprint Call: https://www.beyondtheathlete.net/blueprint Tik tok: @beyondtheathlete Instagram: @_beyondtheathlete Want to Be a Guest? Fill Out this Form: https://forms.gle/cZimpKASJLwBrTnE7 So You're a Former Athlete Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553111356971

    14 min
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This podcast is dedicated to exploring the effects that losing your athlete identity has on adult life. From community, to routine integrations, to new passions... We've got you covered.

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  • Creator
    Alyssa Acompora, Alyssa Hermann
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean