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Here's to Almost
by Rachel Lythgoe
Rachel Lythgoe hosts an inspiring podcast that details stories of almost. From athletes to entrepreneurs, to everything in between, sometimes life doesn't go as planned — our dreams don't always come true. Rachel explores this harsh reality with her guests while exploring the positives about what's on the other side of almost. Tune in every Wednesday to hear inspiring stories of almost & how our almosts can take us some pretty amazing places. Cover art by Rachel Lythgoe | Photo by A. Marie Creative Co. | Hair by Tayler Ganem | Makeup by Kasey Nicole Beauty | Music by Jacob Lythgoe |
Episodes
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Closed Doors are Just Guidance in the Right Direction with Angela Quinteros
Angela Quinteros had dreams of playing college volleyball when a shoulder injury pushed her in another direction. She decided to attend college and just focus on school and her dreams to be a doctor. Her experience at univeristy forced her to pivot and explore other career opportunities. When...
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Finding Your Purpose Through Your Struggles with Emilee Henriquez
TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicidal thoughts occur in this episode. If you need resources or support, call 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or reach out to someone you can trust. The world needs you. Emilee Henriquez had no choice but to play soccer growing up. Soccer was in the family, and...
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Finding Blessings Through Trials: A Journey of Faith and Human Connection with Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham was about to fulfill her childhood dream of playing division one college soccer at New Mexico State when she got into a life-changing car accident her senior year of high school. Ashley recounts her path to playing in college, her serious head injury and a plethora of other trials,...
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Creating a Career that is Authentic to You with Tisha Marie Pelletier
Early on in her career, Tisha Marie Pelletier was offered a job working full-time as a marketing manager with the flexibility to do her own side hustle— a dream job for any hopeful entrepreneur. When Tisha quit her job to start in this new role, she was told they could no longer offer her a job....
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"I didn't know myself." - Redefining What Brings You Joy with Nahla Turner
Nahla Turner had her sights set on playing professional soccer from a very early age. The realities of achieving this dream changed when what she thought was just a weird soccer injury in college turned into being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Nahla details her...
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Movement is for Everyone with Gary Martinez Jr.
Gary Martinez Jr. got into powerlifting in high school. Just after graduation, he was injured at a powerlifting meet. No longer able to compete in the same way he once was, Gary sought out a career in personal training to help others find joy in movement. Originally pursuing this goal with the…
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Changing Your Relationship with Difficult Seasons - Finding the Good with Kyle Stepp
This week on Here's to Almost, Rachel sits down with internationally ranked para-triathlete and adaptive athlete, Kyle Stepp. Kyle is a speaker, Business First 40 under Forty Honoree, and community leader/activist for equitable healthcare, disability rights, and LGBTQ+ community. Kyle talks…
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"Is this all there is?" - Reflecting on Life Post Athletics with Dr. Amanda Holdsworth
Dr. Amanda Holdsworth's passion for sports brought her from Canada to the United States. She was a dual sport athlete her freshman year and transitioned to a focus on tennis throughout the rest of her time in college. She brought her passion for sports with her post-grad, playing in casual…
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Perfectionism, Ballet, and Law with Sadie Werner
Join Rachel as she talks to Sadie Werner, former aspiring professional ballerina. Sadie was just 14 years old when she left home to pursue her dreams of becoming a professional ballerina. She details her time in ballet school, the lack of agency she had when it was her time to step away due to a...
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Here's to Almost - Rachel's Story
One knee injury Rachel's junior year of college soccer led to six surgeries, rehabbing the entire length of your average college career, and being forced to medically retire. Throughout the rehab process, Rachel was always searching for inspiration and hope that it would work out — and she found...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rachel Lythgoe hosts an inspiring podcast that details stories of almost. From athletes to entrepreneurs, to everything in between, sometimes life doesn't go as planned — our dreams don't always come true. Rachel explores this harsh reality with her guests while exploring the positives about what's on the other side of almost. Tune in every Wednesday to hear inspiring stories of almost & how our almosts can take us some pretty amazing places. Cover art by Rachel Lythgoe | Photo by A. Marie Creative Co. | Hair by Tayler Ganem | Makeup by Kasey Nicole Beauty | Music by Jacob Lythgoe |
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