A League of Her Own: Janet Mitchell on Softball, Sisterhood, and the Secret to Never Stop Moving (#10 of Top Ten from 2025)

In this inspiring episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with lifelong athlete Janet Mitchell, a standout player and coach for the Maryland Roadrunners, a senior women’s softball team that competes across the country. Drawing parallels to A League of Their Own, Janet shares how her mother’s trailblazing attitude toward women in sports shaped her own path. From backyard Wiffle ball games in the 1950s to medaling at the National Senior Games, Janet’s story celebrates teamwork, perseverance, and the deep sisterhood that forms when women come together to play for the love of the game.Beyond the diamond, Janet opens up about facing breast cancer with the same courage and discipline she brings to the field—recovering quickly, hiking the Grand Canyon just months after surgery, and continuing to inspire others to “never stop moving.” With humor, heart, and humility, she reminds listeners that the real victory comes from showing up, staying connected, and finding joy in every inning of life.http://seniorgames.net/http://nsga.com/http://spasoftball.com/**The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute  legal advice;  instead, all information, content and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this podcast  may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This podcast contains links to other third party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser.