
The Second Half
Former Division 1 Women's Soccer Player and national team player, Jessica Potter, sits down with high performing athletes of all levels-from Professional, to Olympian, to Collegiate- to give you EXCLUSIVE access to the stories that you never hear. The Second Half Podcast shares the stories of athletes beyond the glory. The ups, the downs, the athlete identity, and finding success after sport. New Episodes every TUESDAY!
Episodes
11 episodes
Performing With A Price On Your Head
Season 2We are back for 2024! In the 1st episode of Season 2 of the podcast, we pivot the conversation to talk about athletes and brands. Today Jess is sitting down solo to discuss the intricate relationship th...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:06

Blake Zerboni Palacios: Manifesting your dreams, and living outside your comfort zone
Ep: #10 Meet Blake Zerboni Palacios. Elite athlete, business owner, mom, wife and so much more. Blake talks about the "blessing and curse" of life as an elite athlete--and emphasises the greatest challenge to better yourself is to live outside ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:02:35

Amanda and Eric Stevens: Two Athletes Fighting The Toughest Opponent, ALS.
Ep: #9 Meet Amanda StevensAmanda Stevens is an inspiration. Plain and Simple. She is an athlete, a mom, a wife, a teacher, and is currently her husband Eric Stevens #1 teammate in his battle against ALS. My conversation with Amanda is c...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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57:17

Monique Gaxiola--Athlete turned Firefighter on why women are powerful & fighting to leave a mark for our future generations
Ep: #8 On today's episode we are joined by Monique Gaxiola. Monique is a former Div 1 Women's Soccer Player as well as professional football player with the Los Angeles Temptation. Now Monique is kicking ass as a Firefighter.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:09:46

Olympian Caroline Burckle on the Athlete Mental Health Movement, Self Discovery & Finding Self Love Post Competition
Ep: #7 On today's episode we are joined by Caroline Burckle. Caroline is a former swimmer and Olympic Bronze Medalist. Caroline believes in allowing yourself, as a human, to follow a journey of self discovery, to use tools to evaluate wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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56:00

Matt Russell, Cal Bears Water Polo Captain: How to overcome the fear of mediocracy, and taking a step towards a new path
Welcome to the 6th episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we share the best tips, tricks...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:18

Taylor Colantonio, Oregon Ducks Women's Soccer Player: How To Be Vulnerable, Ask For Help, and Unlock Your True Potential
Welcome to the 5th episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we share the best tips, tricks...
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49:29

Stacey Strong, USC Soccer Player Shares Powerful Lesson: How To Be Successful After Overcoming The Moment When The Sport You Love, Becomes Something You Can't Wait To Leave Behind
Welcome to the 4th episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we share the best tips, tricks...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:07:50

Kurt Yacko, MLB Baseball Player Shares His Passion For: Valuing Your Self Worth Beyond The Sport, Optimizing Your Goals, and The Power of Mentors.
Welcome to the 3rd episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we share the best tips, tricks...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:11:31

Annie Alvarado: UCLA Soccer Player Turned Lawyer Talks About Striving for Equality in Women's Professional Sports + How To Keep Goal Oriented for Success
Welcome to the 2nd episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we give you an EXCLUSIVE look ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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54:58

Brian Peters, Houston Texan Linebacker: Navigating Life After the NFL, Secrets to Life and Success, How to Keep Competition Alive in Your Life, and How to Optimise Your Mental and Physical Performance
Welcome to the first episode of The Second Half Podcast! Our mission is to give you access to athletes, the part of their lives that fans rarely get to see--what life is like AFTER sport.Join us each week as we give you an EXCLUSIVE loo...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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