Being Athlete Being Human Podcast

In this episode, I share my journey through body image struggles and an eating disorder—and how I found my way back to strength, self-worth, and freedom. This is a story of healing, resilience, and reclaiming trust in your body. If you need any help via 1:1 coaching, reach out to me via DM. Love to you and your body. Lena

In this powerful episode, Lena Bradaric explores the shift from feeling like a victim to taking full ownership of your life. Learn how to rebuild self-respect, set boundaries, and step into a more empowered, confident version of yourself.

In this engaging podcast episode, I sit down with breathwork facilitator & coach Pia Gurgel to delve into the transformative power of breathwork. We cover: Pia's journey to becoming a breathwork facilitator Recommended practices for beginners in breathwork An overview of the nervous system's role in stress and relaxation The psychosomatic connection and how breathwork can help with emotional and psychological traumas Pia's personal experiences and the benefits she's found through breathwork Join us for an insightful discussion on the benefits of breathwork and how it can enhance your well-being. Find more about Pia Gurgel: Website Instagram  Connect with me: Lena's Website Wellness Italy Retreat Don't miss this episode if you're interested in holistic health and personal transformation through breathwork! Love to you, Lena

  Hi beautiful soul- In this brief podcast episode, enjoy a 20-minute guided meditation designed to help you regulate your nervous system during times of stress: Helps with fight, flight, or freeze responses Aids in returning to a balanced state and feeling grounded Ideal for moments of stress at work Useful for stress within a relationship Perfect whenever you need to find calmness and restore inner peace Tune in to cultivate calmness and restore inner peace. Want to work with me 1:1 to find back to yourself, be able to set boundaries & feel confident in your decisions? Check out my website here. Want to join our next Wellness Italy Retreat? Check out all information here. Love to you, Lena

Welcome to another enlightening episode of my podcast! Today, we're delving into a topic that is both ancient and profoundly relevant to our daily lives: menstruation. Our guest is the wonderful Eleonora Cosner, who brings a unique perspective shaped by her rich heritage and upbringing in the picturesque and historically rich regions of south-eastern Tuscany. Eleonora grew up at the foot of a mountain, surrounded by medieval villages, expansive countryside, and wild woods – a place that has seen the convergence of Neanderthals, Sapiens, Etruscans, and Romans. In this episode, Eleonora will guide us through understanding the menstrual cycle by syncing it with the moon cycle, the seasons, and our own menstrual and ovulatory phases. We'll explore how to best support our bodies and minds in each of the four phases, aligning our way of life with the natural rhythms that influence us. To learn more about Eleonora and her work, you can follow her on Instagram at @eleonoracosner_ and visit her website at eleonoracosner.com. For personalized health or business coaching, check out my website at lenabradaric.com, and for all the details about our upcoming Italy wellness retreat happening May 1-5, 2025, head over to italy-retreat.com. Let's dive in and discover how we can embrace and support our cycles in harmony with nature.   Love to you, Lena

In this enlightening episode, I sit down with this beautiful soul & power woman, Anna Heil, a versatile and passionate ceremony facilitator, birth doula, holistic health coach, biohacker, functional nutritionist, breathwork professional, cacao guardian, musician, and Manifesting Generator. Anna's life's work revolves around gently guiding individuals through growth and transformation, helping them heal and step into their full power. Join us as Anna shares her extensive knowledge on plant medicine. We dive into: Anna's journey into the world of plant medicine An overview of what plant medicine is and its transformative potential A discussion on some of the most commonly used plants and how they work within our bodies Guidance on determining if plant medicine is right for you The benefits of cacao and tips on creating a powerful daily cacao ritual Connect with Anna on Instagram and visit her website to learn more. Anna's Cacao Recipe Book Anna's Psilocybin Retreats Follow Lena on Instagram and visit her website. 🎉 Exciting news: The #ItalyRetreat 2025 is happening in May, and registration is open now! 🌟 Visit www.italy-retreat.com and fill out the form to find out if this life-changing experience is right for you. I will be in touch once you submit the form on her website.   Love to you, Lena

In this episode, Jeff Hinshaw takes a deeper look at Lena's birth chart as a former professional athlete, explaining how her ambitions, core wounds, injuries, and desires manifest in her astrology. Jeff Hinshaw is the founder of Cosmic Cousins: Soul-Centered Astrology and has made several contributions to the world of astrology. He explores the intersection of astrology and spirituality, teaching how astrology can be used as a tool for self-discovery, embodied health, and deeper learning. Jeff discusses the connections between astrology and other esoteric practices such as tarot, psychology, meditation, and yoga. Through his podcast, substack, newsletter and instagram, Jeff has shared his knowledge of astrology for nearly a decade, making it accessible to a wider audience. He covers various topics, from the basics of astrology to more advanced concepts. If you want to work with Lena, check out her coaching program at www.lenabradaric.com and her Italy Retreat 2025 at www.italy-retreat.com. It would mean the world to us if you could share this episode on your social media, subscribe to this podcast, and leave a 5-star review if you enjoyed the episode. Thank you so much! Love to you!

In dieser Episode spricht Svenja Brunckhorst über ihre bewegende Reise zur Qualifikation für die Olympischen Spiele im 5vs5- und 3x3-Basketball mit Deutschland. Sie teilt ehrlich die emotionalen Höhen und Tiefen, von totaler Erschöpfung und mentalen Herausforderungen bis hin zu Momenten voller Erleichterung und purem Stolz. Svenja und Lena diskutieren auch das Thema "People Pleasing" und die Schwierigkeit, allen gerecht zu werden. Sie beleuchten, wie schwer es sein kann, Grenzen zu setzen und Nein zu sagen, um sich selbst nicht zu verlieren. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt ist Svenjas Entscheidungsprozess, ob sie diesen Sommer in Paris bei den Olympischen Spielen 3x3 oder 5vs5 spielen wird. Schließlich spricht Svenja offen über die Herausforderungen und Sorgen eines bevorstehenden Karrierewechsels, der in zwei Monaten nach dem Ende ihrer sportlichen Laufbahn ansteht. Bitte schreibt mir, wenn ihr noch mehr über Svenja erfahren wollt oder welche anderen Podcast Themen euch interessieren würden. Danke für deine Unterstützung. LOVE TO YOU, Lena

Join me on a transformative solo episode of "Being Athlete - Being Human", as we tackle the intriguing world of perfectionism. I uncover subtle signs of perfectionism and offer four reflective questions to help you gain a better understanding and compassion towards your perfectionism. Discover powerful ways to reframe behaviors and break free from the chains of perfectionism, leading to a more balanced, fulfilling life. Connect with me on Instagram @lena_bradaric and leave a review here if you enjoyed this episode. I'd love to hear how you deal with perfectionism and what topics you'd like me to explore next. Interested in my Italy retreat 2024? Find all the details under "Retreat" on my website www.lenabradaric.com - limited spots available.   Thanks for being part of this journey, where growth, not perfection, is the destination. Let's dive in!   Love, Lena

Cory Camp is a former swimmer that shares his personal journey with transitioning careers, struggling with drinking, and partying, as well as working too much. Cory is very vulnerable and shares how he found his way to a more aligned lifestyle as an extroverted introvert when Covid-19 first hit. Thank you, Cory, for being so brave and honest, as well as for your great work! Follow Cory on Instagram, check out his book. Follow me on Instagram. DO YOU WANT TO JOIN MY ITALY RETREAT IN 2023? Join my ITALTY RETREAT from June 28th - July 3rd. The focus of this retreat is RECHARGE & MANIFEST YOUR VISION. Would love to have you there. Email me now to be part of this amazing event: [email protected]   Love, Lena

This is a part of my second chapter of my book. The story of "Aphrodite" will take you to a moment in my life where my inner world crashed. From this moment on, I questioned my beauty, my belonging in this world. I read this story out loud in German. If you're an English speaker and want a preview of my book, DM me, please ([email protected]). *WHERE IS THE BEAUTY IN OUR WORLD? *Ich freue mich auf dein Feedback. THANK YOU!!! Love, Lena www.lenabradaric.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lena_bradaric/ 

Today I speak with Eric Pothen who is an advocate for eating disorders, body image and the LGBTQ+ community. Eric shares his personal journey on struggling with Anorexia and his sexuality. He shares his recovery, coming out experience and any advice he has for anyone going through something similar. TRIGGER WARNING: The following types of content: eating disorders! Please seek medical attention if you struggle with an eating disorder! Check out Eric here: https://www.instagram.com/epothen/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/show/3uk2D9zMreZYZTJgUIRayw?go=1&sp_cid=3b24ba6dc77df1bbb9c6116f21e29a5f&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1 Please leave a review & rate this podcast. I appreciate this so much. Connect with me on Instagram @lena_bradaric & give me feedback how you like the content. THANK YOU ALL! Love, Lena

Heidi Rose Robbins has been a professional astrologer for 25 years, helping thousands of clients all over the globe live with more authenticity and clarity. She hosts two podcasts, THE RADIANCE PROJECT, featuring poetry, astrology, and good company, and CHART YOUR CAREER, with co-host Ellen Fondiler. Twice a year, she leads Radiant Life Retreats, for people wishing to take a deeper dive into her work. Heidi has written two books of poetry, This Beckoning Ceaseless Beauty and Wild Compassion, and has been a featured poet at two TedX events. Last year, her 12-book series The Zodiac Love Letters, was published by One Idea Press, and in January 2023, her new book, Everyday Radiance--based on her daily Instagram offerings--will be published by Chronicle. Heidi grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, learning the zodiac with her A,B, C's, and calls herself "a poet with a map of the heavens in her pocket." She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids. Follow her: @heidiroserobbins  Check out: www.heidirose.com I would appreciate your feedback! Please leave a review and connect with me via instagram @lena_bradaric or www.lenabradaric.com ! Thank you all. Love, Lena

Dr. Gaudiani is an eating disorders expert physician and the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale, where she won numerous clinical awards. In 2008, she was one of the founding team members of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health. After seven great years there, she left as its Medical Director to pursue her vision of outpatient care, founding the Gaudiani Clinic. Dr. Gaudiani's book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders. It was such an honor for me to have Dr. G as a special guest at my podcast! Love, Lena

Dr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. Florence Gillet is a certified Eating Psychology coach, a recovered dieter, a feminist and a mother of two. Both help women recover from HA, disordered eating and diet culture. Follow on Insta: @noperiodnowwhat & @body.bodyimage  Online: http://www.beyondbodyimage.com/ & https://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/  Amazon: http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/book/products  

Have you ever done a diet? Did you ever want to loose weight? Have you felt guilty about eating dessert before? Today, Chlo and I talk about diet culture, body image and being obsessed about food, weight and health. She shares her personal journey, how she recovered from an eating disorder, why she lost her period for 11 years & how she got not only her period, but her life and happiness back. Follow Chlo on Instagram: @flowwithchlo Follow Lena on Instagram: @lena_bradaric Please leave a review :-) LOVE, Lena

Do you like having routines? Do you have rituals? What if those routines and rituals become an obsession though?  Ian Johnson, former professional athlete, talks about his journey with OCD, his rock bottom moments and how he found peace again! You'll find OCD resources below: www.treatmyocd.com   www.iocdf.org  www.ocduk.org Ian's book: https://www.amazon.com/Bounce-Echo-Dying-Love-Game/dp/0997241748  Please leave a review if you liked the episode! Love, Lena

What is OCD? What is the difference between being a perfectionist vs. having OCD? Cali Werner, 2020 olympic trials participant talks about her own struggle with OCD since she was 4 years old until she became a long-distance runner in college and how to manage OCD. Check out Cali here: Children book: https://www.authorhouse.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/827230-anxious-annie @caliroperwerner  Check out Lena here: @lena_bradaric www.lenabradaric.com Don't forget to leave a review & follow this podcast! Love, Lena

Britt Moore (Canada) played professionally basketball overseas. During her career she struggled from eating disorder & borderline personality disorder. A lot of pro athletes have great resources when it comes to physical training, but no mental support. For anyone going struggling, I encourage you to seek out help. You are not alone. I am here for you! And don't forget to subscribe this podcast & leave a review. Follow Brittany: www.brittanymoorestudio.com / @@britt_mooreee Follow Lena: @lena_bradaric

What is the life after being a pro athlete like? What should I do after playing? When is the right time to change careers? Those questions are not easy to answer. The transition between one career to another is difficult and takes courage, as well as PATIENCE. Former pro basketball player Meagan Fulps talks about her journey from growing up in Colorado, studying next to Silicon Valley (@Santa Clara University), playing overseas and working for the famous TV shows "SCANDAL" & "HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER". Subscribe to the podcast "BEING ATHLETE - BEING HUMAN" now and please leave a review if you liked the episode. Thank you so much for following! See you next Sunday for podcast episode #4! LOVE, Lena

How to stay true to yourself & your SEXUALITY without the fear of being rejected or judged by parents or others? Melissa shares her journey as a pro player & how she dealt with dark depression, as well as how she stayed true to herself & her SEXUALITY even though her parents did not accept it at first. Today, Melissa lives with her beautiful wife Brittany & their baby son Sanford. Congrats to you both! Follow: @m_jeltema10 & @lena_bradaric Don't forget to leave a review & subscribe to the podcast

How is it to be the sister of an NBA legend like Dirk Nowitzki? Silke Mayer shares her story and talks about when she felt empty even though she had "everything". An authentic conversation on: - how to find your thing - what it means to live by the mantra "Every day is game day!" - what to do when feeling empty Thank you Silke for this inspiring talk! Don't forget to follow or subscribe now. And if you liked this episode, please leave a review. Hope to see you next Sunday on "BEING ATHLETE - BEING HUMAN."   Love, Lena

Introducing BEING ATHLETE - BEING HUMAN with Lena Bradaric! I'm Lena Bradaric, a former professional basketball and German National Team player and certified health coach. During my career as a professional athlete, I struggled with all kinds of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and orthorexia, body image issues, performance anxiety, severe physical injuries like ACL surgery or shoulder surgery, a millions of insecurities, self-doubt and depression. I experienced all of this while performing on the highest level in Europe.  Here, on BEING ATHLETE - BEING HUMAN, I will talk honestly about the life as a pro athlete and drop the fake. Together with interview guests, we will address topics related to relationships, career, self esteem, parents, coaches, health and much more. Let's change this competitive sports world from a hard, selfish, "no feelings allowed", introverted, "ellbows-out" world into a genuine, accepting, open, authentic, compassionate & connected world. Let's become #Nextlevelathletes that are true role models for not only ourselves, our teams, our families or friends, but also for the next generations. The first episode drops on Sunday, September 5th. Before you forget, follow BEING ATHLETE - BEING HUMAN so you'll get every show as soon as it's released.  Love, Lena