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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 38 MIN

#493 | Why Sports Can Be Traumatizing for Women

from Evolve Ventures · host Emilia Smith & Bianca Thomas

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of Evolve Ventures Tech, we go beneath the surface of sport, ambition, and identity to look at what gets buried when performance becomes survival. What looks strong from the outside can leave a long trail underneath it fear, silence, distorted self-worth, and stories that never got named for what they were. We move through the deeper layers of women in sports, mental health, gender conditioning, resilience, and the quiet damage that follows people long after the competition ends.This episode stays with the harder truth that some systems build grit while also leaving scars, and both deserve to be seen clearly. Take this one seriously before somebody calls the wound discipline and hands it a medal.Here’s a related episode that builds on today’s conversation:#383 | Simone Biles Swears By Therapy, Here's Why You Can Too - https://apple.co/42pV4uGLearn more about:🤝 Out of the Mud (OOTM) - "Why You Keep Second-Guessing Yourself" - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IykObX8eR7ixJaQ-qqZogw#/registration📽️ Insightful films. Meaningful growth. Join our Evolve Movie Club - https://forms.gle/bBZUbFEeD2ijypCT7🌱 The #YouDoYou Therapy Program gives you support when and how you need it. No pressure. Just real help. Start your free 7-day trial today - https://buy.stripe.com/fZe8Avdfx8bW9gcfZc_________________Connect with Emilia, Bianca & the EVOLVE VENTURES Community:Website: http://www.evolveventurestech.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/evolveventures/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EvolveVenturesTech  (Public Page)Evolve Ventures Society (Private Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457130589193794Emilia’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithemilia/Bianca’s IG - https://www.instagram.com/evolvewithbianca/Connect with Emilia & Bianca from Evolve Ventures for FREE:https://calendly.com/emiliasmith/free-evp-communityconnect?month=2025-07Show notes:(2:08) Pulling back the facade around women in sports(5:45) How sports trauma distorts the future(10:34) Why is this not Men Vs. Women(15:58) The statistics that too many people ignore(19:57) The systemic roots start earlier than expected(28:57) When adults see harm and stay silent(34:13) Holding space can reopen what was lost(36:09) Outro***Leave them a 5-star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though the value was added to your life in your EVOLUTION.(Stay tuned for this coming Thursday’s episode!)

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Evolve Ventures Tech, we go beneath the surface of sport, ambition, and identity to look at what gets buried when performance becomes survival. What looks strong from the outside can leave a long trail underneath it fear, silence, distorted self-worth, and stories that never got named for what they were. We move through the deeper layers of women in sports, mental health, gender conditioning, resilience, and the quiet damage that follows people long afte...

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