Winning the Journey Within
Hosted by Milica Jovanovic, a professional basketball player with over 20 years of experience in the game, this podcast takes you deep into the emotional, mental, and personal aspects of the athletic journey. Having played in multiple countries and cultures, Milica brings a unique perspective on what it truly means to succeed—not just in sports, but in life.
Winning the Journey Within features conversations with athletes, coaches, referees, medical staff, families, and others in the sports world. With insights from accredited psychologists, Milica and her guests share valuable advice and techniques to support emotional healing, personal growth, and resilience. This podcast is designed to help you navigate the challenges, setbacks, and triumphs that come with being a part of the sports world.
Join Milica and her guests as they dive into the complexities of life as an athlete.
Episodes
30 episodes
Vladimir Jankovic - Episode #29 - Winning the Journey Within
Born in Belgrade, raised in Greece, Vlado Jankovic has built an 18-year professional basketball career across Europe, playing for Panionios, Panathinaikos, Valencia, Aris, AEK, PAOK, and now serving as team captain at Peristeri BC.But h...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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46:20
Robyn Parks - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #28
rom picking up a basketball at four years old to making history as the first naturalized player on the Greek Women's National Basketball Team—Robyn Parks' journey is one of resilience, faith, and staying grounded through it all.Robyn has pl...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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29:44
College? Yes, no, or it depends. - Winning the Journey Within x Her Take - Episode #27
College? Yes, no or it depends.Your future doesn't decide itself. You do.And honestly? That's terrifying. We get it.Everyone is telling you what to do. Your parents want one thing. Your coach says another. Your f...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:33:45
Antonia Delaere - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #26
Growing up in Belgium, Antonia Delaere fell in love with basketball - and basketball cured her, literally.Her journey took her from youth competitions to representing Belgium on the world's biggest stages, including two Olympic Games an...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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50:05
Bible Study - Permission to be BOLD - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #25
Bible Study with Jahyve Floyd and Yvonne TurnerPermission to be BOLDWhat does it mean to truly know God - not just know about Him, but walk with Him daily?In this special Bible study episode, I sit down with two incredible guest...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:21:35
Lorrine Headrick - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #24
FAITH, PERFORMANCE & THE MINDWhat happens when faith meets mental performance? How do Christian athletes navigate the pressure to perform while staying grounded in their values?In this episode, I sit down with Lorrine Headri...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:03:13
Maite Cazorla - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #23
What does it take to leave everything you know at 14 to chase a dream? For Maite Cazorla, it meant leaving the Canary Islands for Barcelona, then crossing an ocean to play college basketball in Oregon, getting drafted, stepping out on the W...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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55:32
Mar Rovira - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #22
In this episode, I sit down with Mar Rovira — a former professional basketball player who spent 17 years on the court and is now one of the most respected sports psychologists working with elite athletes. This conversation was so real, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:17:24
Boštjan Nachbar - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #21
The Boštjan Nachbar StoryIn this episode, I sit down with former professional basketball player Boštjan "Boki" Nachbar for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable journey through the world of basketball.Boki takes us through his i...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:00:02
Maja Peković & Draško Brguljan - Panel - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #20
Drugo poluvrijeme života: Kako sportisti pronalaze svoj novi put?Učesnici panela: Maja Peković, zamjenica generalnog sekretara COK-a, Draško Brguljan, proslavljeni vaterpolista i bivši kapiten reprezentacije Crne Gore i ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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59:14
Dragica Danilović - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #19
What separates good athletes from great ones? It's not just talent — it's the mind.In this episode, I'm joined by Dragica Danilovic — psychologist, psychiatrist, and leading educator at SFERA Academy for the Balkans. She breaks down spo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:37
Motherhood & Basketball - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #18
The journey from athlete to mother doesn't mean choosing one identity over the other—it means expanding who you are while the world watches. For women playing at the highest levels, motherhood isn't a pause button on their careers; it's...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:08:40
Maja Peković - COK & Marija Vuković - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #17
…jer iza svakog skoka, svakog koša, svake medalje - stoji čovjek. Sa svojim strahovima, sumnjama, snovima, borbama koje kamere ne snimaju.Oktobar je mjesec posvećen mentalnom zdravlju, i zato smo odlučili da razgovaramo o temi koja je o...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:06:15
Jehyve Floyd - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #16 - Milica Jovanović
When the game meets the soul.This week I'm sitting down with Jehyve Floyd — professional basketball player and author of two powerful books: ‘Godfidence’ and ‘Rehabilitation of a Black Man's Heart’.From dominating as a shot-bloc...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:09:00
Evina Maltsi and Artemis Spanou - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #15 - Milica Jovanović
Two Generations, One Unbreakable Bond: Greek Basketball Legends Share Their Mental GameIn this powerful episode of Winning the Journey Within, we bring together two icons of Greek women's basketball - Evina Maltsi and Artemis Spanou - f...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:04:09
Sam Van Rossom - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #14 - Milica Jovanović
Welcome back to Winning the Journey Within Podcast. Today we have something special. Sam van Rossom's story isn't just about basketball — it's about belonging, overcoming, and what it means to stay connected to a team, a city, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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48:00
Awak Kuier - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #13 - Milica Jovanović
New Episode on Winning the Journey Within Podcast!Sitting down with @awak.kuier to dive into the mental game talk. From overcoming adversity to building unshakable confidence on the court - Awak shares the mindset that has helped her se...
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Episode 13
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24:43
Veljko Perović - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #12 - Milica Jovanović
This week, I'm joined by Veljko Perović, a coach who discovered his true calling early and made the bold decision to leave his playing career behind and pursue coaching excellence.From that moment on, Veljko committed himself fully to t...
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Episode 12
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47:06
Stella Kaltsidou - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #11 - Milica Jovanovic
From the bright lights of Women’s EuroLeague courts, while representing her nation with pride, Stella Kaltsidou lived the dream every basketball player chases. But her greatest triumph? Starting over.Trading her jersey for a clipboard, ...
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Episode 11
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47:10
Radmila Turner, Javier Deshayes, Laurence Van Malderen & Jamar Wilson - Winning the Journey Within
🚨 The mental health conversation sports has been avoiding. 🚨I, The Athlete. Every athlete will face transition. Every athlete will question their identity. Every athlete deserves support that goes beyond performance. <...
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Episode 10
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1:07:36
Nemanja Radović - Winning the Journey Within
Breaking patterns and finding purpose beyond the game. 🙏🏀In episode #9 of Winning the Journey Within Podcast I sit down with fellow Montenegrin basketball player Nemanja Radovic for one of our most profound conversations yet.We ...
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Episode 9
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45:41
Kayla Alexander - Winning the Journey Within
New episode on Winning the Journey Within podcast features incredibly gifted Kayla Alexander - from breaking records at Syracuse, contributing in the WNBA, excelling internationally, and winning MVPs overseas, to writing a children’s book and s...
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Episode 8
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44:18
Juan Fernández - Winning the Journey Within
Episode #7 of Winning the Journey Within podcast features Juan Fernández, a true floor general with impressive career that led him from Argentina to Italy, where he spent most of his professional years. Along the way, Juan faced in...
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Episode 7
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47:11
