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REPSpodcast

by Charley Kale

Everyone has different struggles after retiring from sports, whether voluntary or involuntary. The mental health following retirement is just as important as the mental health while actively playing. Follow former division 1 and professional soccer player Charley Kale as she talks about their struggles after elite sports and the unknown.

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Episodes

  1. Interview with Carrie Baker: CPNP, PHMS-BC and what mental health is from a professional

    In this episode, I chat with a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist Carrie Baker. I am so honored to be able to bring on health specialists, especially those that are certified in mental health. We talk about what mental health is, how your...

  2. Interview with Ex-MLB Pitcher and D1 Athlete: Ron Rightnowar

    In this episode I chat with Ron Rightnowar, Detroit Tigers, Toledo Mudhens, Milwaukee Brewers, and Eastern Michigan baseball player. We get deep on how coaches, society and yourself have a major impact of how you transition out of the sport. Ron's advice, story, and expertise is different than...

  3. Interview with Ex-Soccer NCAA Champion, Maccabi Gold Medal Winner and AthletEX owner: Taylor Cohen

    In this episode I chat with Taylor Cohen, Washington University in St. Louis NCAA Champion, FC Saarbrücken in the 2. Bundesliga, and Maccabi Games Gold Medalist. I am so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as Taylor. We talk about the struggles with transitioning into the real...

  4. Interview with Ex-NBA, USA, and Big 10 Basketball Player: Todd Mitchell

    In this episode, we chat with Todd Mitchell, EX-NBA, USA, and Big-10 Basketball Player. I am so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as Todd. We talk about the struggles with transitioning into the real world and how to mentally be happy after sports. It's not an easy transition,...

  5. Interview with My Mom: Dr. Wexler and Repurposing Yourself Based on Science

    In this episode, we chat with an Ex-D1 Gymnast, Ironman Finalist, and Pediatrician. We are so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as my mom. We talk about the science behind being done with sports and how to navigate through life after. We do talk about SENSITIVE topics such as...

  6. How to Repurpose Working Out

    It can be difficult to work out when you are done playing, because before you were given a blueprint of how hard to workout, how long, and what to do. Let's chat about how to repurpose how you workout and find a way to love your body for everything it has put you through. @repspodcast…

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  7. Interview with Ex-Pro Soccer Player

    We want to create a community that involves all athletes from all different sports. In this episode, we chat with an Ex-Pro, D1 and USA national team soccer player about their journey after sports. We are so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as Carlo. We talk about being done...

  8. Interview with Ex-NBA and Overseas Basketball Player

    We want to create a community that involves all athletes from all different sports. In this episode, we chat with an Ex-NBA and overseas basketball player about their journey after sports. We are so honored to be able to bring on amazing athletes such as Rellford. We talk about being done with…

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  9. Mentality Dissected

    On this episode we take a deep dive into our “mindset”. As an athlete we’ve been taught since day 1 to be “mentally strong”, to push certain things within us aside in order to play our best every day. But how does having this “tough mentally” affect your mindset day to day when you’re done…

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  10. Interview with Ex-5 time All-American Swimmer

    We want to create a community that involves all athletes from all different sports. In this episode we chat with an ex-swimmer and friend about her journey after sports. We talk about being done with the sport and the effects it has caused, both positive and negative. Thank you for listening!

  11. Athletic Identity

    Your identity goes deeper than your Athletic Identity, and is something that be difficult to find after finishing sports. This is an extremely challenging situation, in which you may struggle with, and find little support. In this episode Charley & Julia talk about their identity as a whole, and...

  12. Welcome to REPS

    Welcome to REPSpodcast hosted by Charley Kale and Julia Menosky! After we both finished our athletic careers, we realized that there are a lot of mental struggles that athletes experience after retirement. We believe that mental health is just as important during competition as it is after, and…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Everyone has different struggles after retiring from sports, whether voluntary or involuntary. The mental health following retirement is just as important as the mental health while actively playing. Follow former division 1 and professional soccer player Charley Kale as she talks about their struggles after elite sports and the unknown.

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Charley Kale

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Everyone has different struggles after retiring from sports, whether voluntary or involuntary. The mental health following retirement is just as important as the mental health while actively playing. Follow former division 1 and professional soccer player Charley Kale as she talks about their...

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Who hosts REPSpodcast?

REPSpodcast is created and hosted by Charley Kale.
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