41 episodes
No Struggle No Story Patrick Cacciatore
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5.0 • 28 Ratings
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Athletes face adversity every day. Whether it be serious injuries, the loss of a family member, being taken out of the starting lineup, or an illness that keeps them from competing at their best, all athletes are forced to deal with stressful situations at some point. These events can be looked at in one of two ways: as a negative or as an opportunity to grow into something better than you were before. Many of the most successful athletes around the world use these times of struggle to learn and better themselves. Although this is not an easy task, every person uses different avenues to help pull themselves out of their emotions and continue to focus on improvement in the face of adversity. That is where our new platform, No Struggle No Story, is here to help. I will be speaking with highly successful athletes that have faced serious adversity in their life and finding out how they were able to use this event to learn and become a better athlete/person through it. The interviews will be completed in podcast form with the link to each podcast posted on our Instagram posts. We believe by sharing the stories of athletes who’ve overcome adversity; we can help others do the same. Because after all, with no struggle, there is no story.
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Episode 41: Max Wild
In Episode 41, former UCLA Tennis Player and Kalamazoo Champion Max Wild and Pat deeply dive into what matters in life. Genuine conversations surrounding health & wellness, yoga, and the effects of social media on society deliver a special episode that can help anyone listening. Max's unique perspective on the world, love for others, and deep understanding of who he is can change the lives of anyone he surrounds when paired with the techniques the boys get into in this conversation. Diet, yoga, and breathwork can change your life. Learn about the positive influence of nature, meditation, and how to face transition and change in another epic pod with an incredible human.
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Episode 40: Anuj Watane
The podcast is BACK! We bring on UNC tennis player, Nike Intern, and NCAA Sweet 16 participant Anuj Watane to talk about his journey through life and the change in perspective he has had on what life is about. After believing tennis defined his self-worth, Anuj had the best season of his career this past year yet was still having trouble with his happiness. Through this process, he learned the power of being present, enjoying the small things in life, and getting off the phone and social media to focus more on his beliefs. We dive into ways that you can improve your self-growth such as meditation, journaling, spending time with your thoughts, and being with your loved ones. Along with this, Anuj talks about the incredible change he has seen from daily affirmations in all aspects of his life. An incredibly powerful episode with so many things to learn, listen NOW on all platforms!
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Episode 39: Willie Miklus
Willie Miklus is a 4x All-American wrestler out of Iowa State University and the University of Missouri. In this episode, Willie tells an inspirational story about how to overcome injury, fight through adversity with a positive attitude, and the importance of your support system during tough times. Miklus provides some incredible insight on ways to maintain positivity and inspiration on normal days and what kind of fortitude it takes. Don't miss out on this amazing conversation!
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Episode 38: Andrew Cooper
Mental health has begun to enter the forefront of common topics among elite athletics in recent years. Numerous professional and collegiate athletes such as Naomi Osaka, Demar DeRozan, Kevin Love, Hayden Hurst, and countless others have started prioritizing their mental health and speaking out about it to the public. In Episode 38, Former Washington State University and Cal-Berkeley cross country runner and SAAC President Andrew Cooper shares his journey with mental health. He focuses on the importance of sharing your story, how social media has affected overall mental health among athletes, and the struggles with body image that so many continue to face. This is one of the most powerful episodes I have been a part of and a must-listen for all athletes. Tune in!
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Episode 37: Paul Hiepler
Episode 37 dives into a powerful conversation with Two-Time March Madness participant and Abilene Christian University basketball player Paul Hiepler. Paul talks about the importance of finding your self-worth in more than your playing time, the impact you can have on your teammates or peers on and off the court, and the role his faith has played in his journey and the community he surrounds himself with. Hiepler brings amazing energy and excitement about life that is a must-listen for any person. Listen in to this great journey about finding your purpose!
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Episode 36: Sam Phillips
WE ARE BACK! Listen in to Episode 36 with B1G medalist, Former National Team member, and Husker gymnast Sam Phillips. We dig into the power of self-talk, surrounding yourself with the right community and energy to build yourself, and how to build your confidence through more than just your sport. Sam brings amazing energy and view on his life and talks about powerful events that inspired him to grow as a person and athlete. Don't miss out on this amazing conversation with one of the best gymnasts in the NCAA!
Customer Reviews
Real Inspirational Stories
Great stories about the real struggle many athletes face! Incredibly good content to help athletes with their own battles and struggles and ways to overcome them to perform their best in Athletics, academics, and life! Highly recommend!!
Inspirational.
Great source of information for athletes and their parents.
Excellent Q&A-
So many parents push their kids in a direction they want.