Play Life Beautifully

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Four knee surgeries ended my MLS career in 14 months. With the life I built gone, I sold everything and left—not to escape, but to understand who I was beyond being an athlete. Now I explore what happens after collapse, with those who choose to play the hand fate dealt them beautifully… Irregardless

Episodes

  1. MAR 19 ·  VIDEO

    Episode 6 : Lauren Sesselmann

    Olympian and Canadian National Team star Lauren Sesselmann shares her journey from choosing the right college, to competing on the world stage. We break down athlete mindset, dealing with rejection, mental health after the World Cup, and what it really takes to succeed in soccer and beyond.

    1h 9m

  2. MAR 6 ·  VIDEO

    Episode 5 : Horacio Gutiérrez Jr

    Horacio Gutiérrez Jr. joins the Play Life Beautifully Podcast to share his incredible journey—from playing soccer on the streets of El Paso, Texas, to chasing the game in Australia while working odd jobs like Starbucks, electrician work, and warehouse shifts, to briefly being homeless in Madrid before eventually finding his way into reality TV and media. A powerful conversation about resilience, betting on yourself, and the unpredictable paths that lead to opportunity.

    1h 38m

  3. FEB 26 ·  VIDEO

    Episode 4 : Jen Munoz

    In Episode 4 of Play Life Beautifully, I sit down with former professional footballer Jen Munoz, to unpack her journey from discovering soccer as a kid to playing at the highest levels — and what came next. Jen shares how she found her love for soccer, developed through the youth ranks, and made her mark at the University of New Mexico before launching her professional career with Club América Femenil in Liga MX Femenil — one of the biggest clubs in Mexico.

    35 min

  4. FEB 13 ·  VIDEO

    Episode 3 : Mo Hill

    I sit down with stand-up comedian Mo Hill to talk about how he discovered comedy and broke into the space to build a real career on the circuit. We unpack the risk of betting on yourself and the discipline it takes to turn something creative into something sustainable.

    58 min

  5. FEB 5 ·  VIDEO

    Episode 2 : Chris Duvall

    I sit down with Chris Duvall, former MLS defender and Wake Forest alum, to break down what it really takes to build a long professional soccer career. Chris shares his journey from being overlooked in youth soccer to earning a starting role with the New York Red Bulls, including what it was like playing alongside Thierry Henry and the elite standards required at the highest level. We dive into the unseen side of pro sports — injuries, identity shifts, mental resilience, and why longevity matters more than hype. We also reflect on Wake Forest soccer, development culture, and why falling in love with the process is still the real separator. This episode is for players, coaches, and anyone navigating life after chasing a big dream.

    1h 13m

  6. JAN 15 ·  VIDEO

    Episode 1 : Mom

    Before I explore how people react to adversity and rebuild themselves, I needed to tell my own story — unedited. The only person who has been there for every chapter is my Mom, which is why she’s my first guest. We both flew to Austin, Texas to sit down and talk honestly about our toughest moments, our origin stories, and how each of us learned to Play Life Beautifully.

    56 min
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Four knee surgeries ended my MLS career in 14 months. With the life I built gone, I sold everything and left—not to escape, but to understand who I was beyond being an athlete. Now I explore what happens after collapse, with those who choose to play the hand fate dealt them beautifully… Irregardless

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  • Creator
    spruce0wayne
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Play Life Beautifully

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