Hanging Up The Jersey: The Mental Transition with Caitlin Broadwell - Episode 138

🎙️ I’m excited to share another powerful episode of the RU Strong Podcast featuring former college indoor and beach volleyball player, sports psychology professional, therapist, and founder of the Hanging Up The Jersey Podcast, Caitlin Broadwell.Caitlin’s story is one that so many athletes will connect with. From being a highly recruited volleyball player to battling Graves’ Disease at just 14 years old, she opens up about the emotional and psychological challenges that came with having the game she loved almost taken away from her.In this episode, we dive deep into:🏐 The pressure and stress of the college recruiting process🏐 Transitioning from Division II volleyball to LSU beach volleyball🏐 The emotional toll of injuries, illness, and identity struggles🏐 The loneliness many athletes feel after their playing days end🏐 Why athlete identity can become difficult to separate from real life🏐 The mental side of competing at elite collegiate levels🏐 How Caitlin now helps athletes navigate life after sports through therapy, speaking, podcasts, and her workbook Hanging Up The JerseyOne of the most powerful parts of this conversation was hearing Caitlin talk about the transition out of athletics and how difficult it can be when the structure, teammates, support systems, and identity tied to sports suddenly disappear.This episode is filled with valuable lessons for athletes, parents, coaches, and anyone navigating adversity, pressure, mental health, and life after the game.#RUStrong #MentalHealth #StudentAthletes #Volleyball #BeachVolleyball #SportsPsychology #AthleteTransition #Leadership #Mindset #CollegeAthletes #FormerAthletes #MentalPerformance #Podcast