
Person Player Professional
Person Player Professional is about recognizing that you are a person first, and a player and/or professional second. We are here to address mental health/wellness in the world of athletics--and beyond--from both athlete and staff perspective through story telling and expert interviews. The objective is to create a safe space for open dialogue and full transparency, as well as challenge the systems that drive work/sport to become one's identity.
Episodes
20 episodes
Overcoming: Chase Lane's Story
Topic Warning: Depression On today's episode All-American standout, Chase Lane, joins me to talk through his battle with mental health during his time as a member of the diving team at the University of Kentucky.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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42:40

Burnout, Anxiety & Sleep With Caleb Spitler
In this episode, I am joined by Caleb Spitler, both a former award-winning athlete and award-winning business person, who knows how to maximize productivity. What Caleb originally failed at was recharging. The success wasn't sustainable a...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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53:41

Career Paths, Growth & Personal Development with Kentucky's John Spurlock
On today’s episode, I had the honor of welcoming Director of Olympic Sport Strength & Conditioning at University of Kentucky, as well as my former boss, John Spurlock onto the pod. Spurlock has held the Director position at Kent...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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58:13

My Journey Through Fitness: What Exercise Means for Me & How I Got There
Listen to my mistakes so you don't have to make them yourself. I've always been active. For the most part. But it wasn't always healthy and it wasn't always productive. This week's episode details my journey through fitness, from a...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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23:14

Let's Get Real: Quarter 1 Recap
Okay y'all-- it was brought to my attention that the first quarter of the year has ended (is ending?) Either way- feels like a good time for a recap. Where are we at with: The podcast? My business? My...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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26:06

Perseverance with Allison Snyder
Today I am joined by Allison Snyder, a former gymnast at the University of Kentucky. Allison's career was cut short by an unspecified genetic disease affecting her lungs and overall health. Perhaps despite all odds, she traded in the leo for a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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48:20

Life as an Entrepreneur with New Rev Media CEO Pierce Larick
Today's guest is Pierce Larick, the CEO and founder of New Revolution Media, a production company that has worked with major brands both in the US and internationally. Pierce founded New Revolution Media in 2016 and has been on a s...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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59:14

What Therapy Has Looked Like For Me
We all know I love therapy. I also acknowledge that shit is expensive. That said, it's been a necessary part of my life. From a blatant refusal to share anything during sessions, to putting it all out there, I quite literally wouldn't be here t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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19:37

Chelsea & Lana Linge on Going Beyond Weight Loss
Hey guys! This week Chelsea and Lana Linge of Lifestyle with The Linges join me to talk about their new program, "Going Beyond Weight Loss." We also dive into our personal journeys with fitness and health. This conversation is real, authentic, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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49:54

Dr. Ashley Brauer, PhD, LP, DBSM on Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating in Athletes
Today I am joined by Dr. Ashley Brauer, PhD, LP, DBSM to dive into the topics of eating disorders and disordered eating in athletes. Tune in to hear Dr. Brauer discuss and offer her expertise and perspective on the following topics and question...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:55

Four Decisions That Changed the Trajectory of My Career
Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride! Do I say that every week? Maybe. Is it true? Who knows. I'm back, rollin solo to talk you through 4 decisions that have changed the trajectory of my career. We are going all over the map with this one. W...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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34:09

Beyond the Numbers: Issues Minorities Face & Finding Authenticity in S&C
In today’s episode I sat down with Jeanne Rankin, the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning at Coastal Carolina University, to discuss a variety of topics that minorities may face in strength & conditioning. We talk about what i...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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52:49

Three Times I Failed & Lessons I Learned
Alright, let's be real. I have failed way more than 3 times in my life. I failed about 78 times in 2022 (spoiler alert: this is included in the episode). Each failure, however, was a catalyst for growth. From crashing and burning in New York Ci...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:17

Being A College Athlete: Mistakes I Made & Grace I Gave Myself
In today's episode I talk about my experience of being a collegiate athlete at University of Southern California. I go into the life changing conversation that led me there, my short lived athletic career, the mistakes I made, lessons I learned...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:43

The Decision: Walking Away From My Career
In today's episode, I talk about the choice I made to walk away from my career, the ups, down, and hard decisions that ensued, and what I learned. This episode is for anyone who has ever been at a crossroads, who has faced a difficult decision,...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:02

FIVE Things I've Learned From Living With Chronic Pain
Low back pain has been a staple in my life for about as long as I can remember, but a manageable staple. More like a paperclip, if you will. However, a little over a year ago, it completely turned my world upside down. Today I talk about what I...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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46:20

PIVOT!--Let's Try This Again
Turns out starting a podcast is hard! After some downtime and self-reflection, I decided to slightly alter the direction of this podcast for the time being. Listen to hear how it started, how it was going, and why I ultimately decided to pivot....
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:58

Ryan DeVriendt MA, CSCS on Strength & Conditioning: Expectations vs Reality
Today's episode features Coach Ryan DeVriendt, the Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Kentucky. We get into his career path, expectations vs. realities in the field of strength & conditioning and how we c...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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52:35

Karen Costello MA, CMPC on High School to College Athletics: Struggles Our Student Athletes Face
Karen Costello MA, CMPC joins me to talk about the struggles athletes may face when transitioning from high school to college athletics. Karen is a Mental Performance Consultant with over 30 years experience working in athletics. We discuss dif...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:18

What Is Person. Player. Professional. All About?
Welcome to my podcast! In this brief intro episode, I will outline the purpose and vision of this podcast. On Person. Player. Professional, we are defined by who we are and not what we do or have done. Every week, I plan to bring on curre...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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2:16
