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.
Winning the Journey Within
Maite Cazorla - Winning the Journey Within - Episode #23
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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 WNBA court and eventually coming back home and representing Spain on the Olympic stage.
Maite has experienced the highest highs on the court and within her respective teams that she likes to call her second family, but... She's also navigated the sacrifices and loneliness of being far from home, accepting new challenges, learning as a 'sponge' from the legends of this game - simply because that is who she is becoming.
In this conversation, she opens up about the mental side of basketball that nobody sees - how she handles pressure, what helped her come back from the tough injury she endured, what keeps her grounded when everything feels uncertain, and why being vulnerable might actually be her greatest strength.
This is a raw, honest conversation about the real journey behind the jersey.
📢 Guest: Maite Cazorla
🎧 Host: Milica Jovanović
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This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The content shared in this video is based on general information and personal experience, and should not be considered a substitute for professional sports psychology guidance or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified sports psychologist or mental health professional for personalized advice and support.
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