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Show Your Scars

by Jordan Angeli

Jordan Angeli is a former professional women's soccer player in the US and current sports broadcaster. During her playing years, she went through 3 ACL injuries on her left knee significantly impacting her career and life. Now, Jordan is using storytelling to help athletes through the mental and emotional side of injury recovery through inspirational, motivational, and encouraging interviews with athletes of all kinds in her podcast Show Your Scars.

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Episodes

  1. Steph Allen on Important Strength Testing in ACL Rehab

    Steph Allen of ACL Resolve does a deep dive into strength testing in ACL recovery. This podcast prepares you for questions to ask and test to make sure you are doing to ensure you're properly prepared for return to play.

  2. Emily Barnhart - The Injury RD

    A great conversation with Emily Barnhart, the Injury RD, about how to approach nutrition during your ACL recovery process. You will leave this chat equipped with some good take aways in order to start small and incorporate some accessible additions to your recovery. Check out Emily's webstie:...

  3. Akil Piggott of ACL Care Pro

    Akil is one of the founders of ACL Care Pro. He speaks about how he got into physical therapy, where he found an area of rehab that needed more attention, and about an app that you might want in your recovery. Check out Akil on our website at theaclclub.com under the resources tab for more...

  4. 112: NWSL Player Carrie Lawrence

    Carrie Lawrence was at the top of her game this off-season. After a different journey into NWSL, she not only became a regular with the Orlando Pride, but she recently signed a multi year extension deal to stay with the club. In preseason, Carrie tore her ACL again for the 2nd time. She is now…

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  5. 111: Jordan Jesolva - Health Coach and eBook on Fueling Your Body During ACL Recovery

    Jordan Jesolva comes back on the podcast to talk about her newest venture of being a health coach. She has worked over the last 3 years to gain accreditations and certificates to help people to mindfully approach their health in a positive way. Jordan speaks about her journey in starting her...

  6. 110: Melissa Pankratz - The ACL Collective

    I sit down with Melissa Pankratz from The ACL Collective to talk about so many different things around ACL recover. We speak about how she got into athletic therapy around the same time she tore her ACL, what she learned in the rehab process, and how she has found her voice in her own recovery…

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  7. 109: Tommy Mandala - All in ACL

    Jordan sits down with All in ACL owner Tommy Mandala. They talk about how he go into ACL specific rehabilitation, what is the most crucial aspects of ACL rehab, and why he loves the word empowerment so much during this process. Make sure you follow along @all_in_acl on instagram

  8. 108: Sarah Parker - Soccer Player

    Sarah Parker shares her story from her love of soccer, to being a semi-pro soccer player and not giving up on her ACL rehab and chance to play again. Make sure you follow Sarah on instagram @sarahparker5115 and connect with her to share your story there.

  9. 107: Professional Dancer Tash Marconi - Overcoming a Traumatic Injury

    Tash Marconi is no stranger to SYS podcast. She was a guest on here years ago when she went through her first ACL injury. Unfortunately, almost 2 years ago, Tash experienced a traumatic horse riding injury that required multiple surgeries including ACL reconstruction. She speaks to me today about...

  10. 106: ARP Wave Treatment Series with Brittany Bock: Episode 2

    Welcome to a series presented by ACL CLUB and Arp Wave. Brittany Bock, a former professional athlete, has signed up to do treatment with ARP Wave. She suffered 11 surgeries, multiple injuries and concussions throughout her soccer career and is living in pain every day now. She heard about ARP…

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  11. 105: 10 Questions To Ask When Finding A Physical Therapist for ACL Rehab with Abby Gordon

    Abby Gordon is a physical therapist at Seattle Children's and also works with top performing athletes at the Seattle Storm. Abby and I speak about how to best choose a Physical Therapist when you are going through ACL recovery. For a lot of us, we have no idea where to start when looking for the...

  12. 104: ARP Wave Treatment Series with Brittany Bock: Episode 1

    Welcome to a series presented by ACL CLUB and Arp Wave. Brittany Bock, a former professional athlete, has signed up to do treatment with ARP Wave. She suffered 11 surgeries, multiple injuries and concussions throughout her soccer career and is living in pain every day now. She heard about ARP…

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  13. 103: Megan Wharton - US Beach Soccer Player

    Megan Wharton is a professional beach soccer player who is part of the inaugural US Women's National Beach soccer team in 2019. During this episode, Megan speaks of how she got into beach soccer, how she approached her ACL recovery, and what she learned during the process. As promised, here is a...

  14. 102: Maley Moak - MSU Cheerleader on Faith and Divine Appointments

    Maley Moak is a cheerleader at Mississippi State University. She walks us through her knee injuries including and ACL tear and multiple surgeries, and shows us how her faith played a huge role in her recovery. She said she found appointment in her disappointment - what a beautiful thing to...

  15. 101: Entertainment Reporter Lanae Brody: How Emotions Effect Recovery

    This conversation with Lanae Brody is packed with so much heart and vulnerability. She lays so much out there when it comes to listening to your body, your emotions, and the signs all around you. She learned to adapt in the midst of injury, heartache, and a pandemic. I hope you find inspiration…

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  16. 100 : Kelsey Griffith - Performance Enhancement Specialist at The Micheli Center

    Kelsey Griffith is a Performance Enhancement Specialist at The Micheli Center in Boston, MA. She specializes in helping athletes perform and recovery to the best of their ability by addressing the mental side of performance. We talk through her introduction to mental skills, how her ACL rehab...

  17. 099: Neuro Therapy and ARP Wave Founder Denis Thompson

    Denis Thompson reached out to me at THE ACL CLUB and immediately I was curious about what he was saying. Here was his brief email: "We should talk about WHY ACL recovery takes so long and it has nothing to do with the ACL. We work with the most elite athletes in the world and have treated…

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  18. 098: Lani Woods - Obstacle Course Racer and Unrelenting Human

    Lani Woods joins the podcast today to talk about her current ACL recovery. She speaks about how challenging things have been in regards to going through ACL recovery during the middle of COVID19. her love for Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) and what it might feel like to get back to the course…

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  19. 097: Luisa Meza - Pro Beach Soccer Player

    Luisa Meza shares her story on today's Show Your Scars podcast. She grew up in California loving soccer and using sport to gain self confidence. She used her love of the game to travel and play all over the world eventually finding herself back at home playing beach soccer. Luisa tore her ACL…

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  20. 096: Laura Rafferty - Northern Ireland International and Professional Footballer

    Laura Rafferty shows up today to talk to Jordan about her current ACL recovery, how she feels like she has grown, and how tapping into her mental game has really transformed her life and recovery.

  21. 095: Shiraj Chakraborty, DPT, ATC on ACL Rehab and Prevention

    On this weeks episode, Shiraj Chakraborty, Owner of Shiraj Physio and Performance , talks to us about what interests him most about the ACL rehab process, why he has dedicated so much time to understanding it more, how to improve mid stage rehab, and how to effectively implement ACL prevention…

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  22. 094: Kaan Celebi PT and ACL Academy Founder

    Kaan Celebi is a Physical Therapist in New York and founder of the ACL Academy brining at home consultations and physical therapy to people around the world. On this weeks episode, we talk about how his injuries got him into being a PT, why return to play is important but trying to coordinate...

  23. 093: Jasmyne Spencer - NWSL Player and Entrepreneur

    Jasmyne Spencer is a professional soccer player for OL Reign in the NWSL. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a pro and pursued her dream with passion. Jasmyne talks to us about how the last year of her life going through ACL injury has not only been the most rewarding but also the most...

  24. 092: Zach Baker - DPT at Rehab to Perform

    On this weeks episode, Zach Baker joins the podcast and we dive into the ACL rehabilitation process. Zach tore his ACL 2 times as a youth athlete and it really drove him in to exploring a profession in physical therapy. We talk all things from information he gives pre-op, to how to distinguish...

  25. 091: Stu Singer - Mindset Workout on Instagram Live

    We are taking to Instagram Live every Monday to have a Mindset Workout with Stuart Singer. We talk about how working out your mind is like training for a marathon or your sport of choice - it takes discipline and consistency. Mindset Workout starts at minute 13:45.

  26. 090: Jordan Jesolva - Soccer Player and Health Coach

    It's a double dose of Jordan on today's podcast! I loved talking to my friend and Santa Clara Bronco Alum Jordan Jesolva about perseverance and her injury recoveries. Jordan fills this time with little nuances of how she got through her recovery that reminded me of some of the things I focused on...

  27. 089: Iliana Garcia: World Champion Songahm Taekwondo

    In this weeks podcast, Iliana Garcia tells us about her Jourknee to Master. As a World Champion Martial Artist, she describes her path from ballet to karate and then to high level Taekwondo. How her recoveries differ, what she learned in the process, and how it has helped her own her journey and…

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  28. 088: Professional Soccer Player Jaycie Johnson

    Jaycie Johnson joins the podcast telling us all about her scar stories. Jaycie starts with what she remembers about her youth career and when she fell in love with the game. We go through her soccer career from club soccer to the University of Nebraska to being drafted into NWSL as a…

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  29. 087: Julie Eibensteiner PT, DPT, CSCS On ACL Rehabilitation and Return to Play

    Julie Eibensteiner is one of the most interesting conversations I have had on the podcast to date! Julie has a doctorate in Physical Therapy, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and also has her USSF A License. The woman does it all! Through her journey in sports, she has found...

  30. 086: Olympian and 3 Time World Cup Athlete Erin McLeod

    Erin McLeod is a 4 time World Cup athlete and a 2 time Olympian competing as a Canadian International. Throughout her life, Erin has persevered through 3 ACL injuries to get back to playing at the highest level yet again. She is currently playing abroad in Sweden and we catch up for a lengthy...

  31. 085: Professional Triathlete Caroline Coble

    You all are in for a treat today! I have lifelong friend and forever teammate Caroline Coble on the podcast today. We grew up togetherin Colorado where we were soccer teammates for over 10 years. Caroline continued her career at Cal Berkley where she unfortunately tore her ACL. She goes through…

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  32. 084: Pro Wrestler Eddie Van Glam

    Today's podcast ventures into new territory: professional wrestling! I had the opportunity to get connected with Bill who is a pro wrestler via Instagram. We sat down and spoke about how he got into wrestling, how his career in wrestling wasn't linear, and what he learned as he overcame an ACL...

  33. 083: The Comeback with Jenny Taylor

    Jenny Taylor started her comeback years ago. As a girl who grew up in florida with an older brother, sports were in her blood. Her ability playing soccer soon lead her to one of the best soccer programs in the country - University of Florida. Little did she know she would never step foot on the...

  34. 082: WPS and NWSL Veteran Brittany Bock

    Brittany Bock, Professional Soccer veteran, joins us on the podcast today. Britt tells us everything from what it was like growing up, her competitiveness, and her passion for playing soccer. We hit on hard times in her career like losing the U-20Women's World Cup in Russia, how she recovered…

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  35. 081: NFL Veteran and Super Bowl Champion Bruce Davis II: Part 2

    In the 2nd part of our 2 part talk with Bruce, he talks about his time in the NFL, winning a Super Bowl, being traded and waived, and playing through injuries. Bruce had to undergo a series of surgeries to get his body back in form after he retired from the NFL. Back surgery, shoulder surgery…

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  36. 080: NFL Veteran and Super Bowl Champion Bruce Davis II - Part 1

    Bruce Davis II and I connected through the wild world of social media. A college teammate of mine said "Jord, you need to talk to him!" A week later we were on the phone recording this podcast. Bruce opens up about his life and tells some really good stories. Everything from his childhood growing...

  37. 079: ACL Repair with Dr. DiFelice and Ellen Bellino

    After talking to Dr. DiFelice over a year ago, I was introduced to Ellen one Monday night last January. I believe everything happens for a reason and there was some divine orchestration in Ellen's journey from meeting me to meeting Dr. DiFelice. I have both Ellen and Dr. Difelice on to talk…

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  38. 078: THE PROCESS - A Mental Masterclass from THE ACL CLUB

    Coming back from a major injury is tough - in today's episode, Jordan talks to you one-on-one about the new recovery course from THE ACL CLUB called THE PROCESS. She goes in depth about why she created THE PROCESS, the panel of experts who have helped created content, and why it is so key to...

  39. 077: One-on-One with Jordan - How to Prep Your Mind For Surgery

    I get questions all the time about various aspects of the injury recovery process. Recently, I have been talking to more and more people about pre-surgery. So, I thought I would address the topic in this manner. Everything from: - realizing it is ok to be scared for surgery - how to relinquish...

  40. 076: Rugby International Mollie Gray

    Mollie Gray is a 2x World Cup athlete competitng for Australia in the 2014 and 2017 Rugby World Cups. Mollie's journey to get there was a process that she describes as full of adversity. We talk bullying, her honesty of the highs of playing for her country to the lows of depression, Mollie…

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  41. 075: BMX Pro Josh Perry

    Josh Perry is an extraordinary human. He oozes positivity and light. Josh is a pro BMX rider and has competed in the world’s largest competitions: Dew Tour, X Games, and for US troops stationed overseas. Just like your story, Josh’s is unique. Josh is currently living with 4 brain tumors. He is a...

  42. 074: Crashing A PT Session with Allison Hubbard and Physical Therapist Kristen Douhan

    Today's conversation lead me into Sports Rehab Consulting in Denver, CO as I hung out with Allison Hubbard and Physical Therapist Kristen Douhan for their session for the day. Allison has been a long time ACL CLUB member and supporter and had a great idea for me to come in and talk with her and…

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  43. 073: Julie Hubbard Collegiate Athlete turned Physical Therapist

    Julie Hubbard is a former NCAA Division 1 collegiate athlete playing soccer at Penn State and UCONN. After multiple knee injuries, Julie used her rehabilitation process as a way to learn more about herself and what was next in her life. She is now a physical therapist in the Boston area helping...

  44. 072: American Ninja Warrior Angela Gargano

    We’ve all been there right. Working so hard for what we want feeling like we are stronger than ever, then one landing, one step, one tackle changes it all. We have to regain our belief not only in our path, but in our body again. Today I had the pleasure to talk to Angela Gargano, a fitness…

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  45. 071: Soccer Girl Problems founder Shannon Fay

    Shannon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyfayy/?hl=en Soccer Girl Problems: https://www.instagram.com/soccergrlprobs/?hl=en

  46. 070: Leslie Osborne Lewis - Professional Soccer Player and USWNT Midfielder

    Leslie Osborne Lewis is a former women's professional soccer player at the club and national team level. After growing up in Wisconsin and playing sports all day long, Leslie took the plunge and went to California to attend Santa Clara University for college. There, she won the 2001 National...

  47. 069: Denver Broncos Tight End Jake Butt

    Jake Butt's journey to the NFL hasn't been without trials. After not getting recruited by his hometown school, Jake attended the University of Michigan on a football scholarship. Although his career at Michigan was bookended by ACL injuries, it didn't stop him from incredible achievements during...

  48. 068: Navigating the Process

    This solo session is all about navigating the process. I dive into the stages of grief and adapt them to feelings, emotions, and things that can come up in the recovery process. I am not an expert, but I have been through this process many times and can relate to many of the feelings you may be...

  49. 067: Persistent Growth

    The growth of the bamboo plant is a beautiful thing. Listen as I talk about the impact this little plants journey had on my mind this last weekend.

  50. 066: Mindfulness Coach Stu Singer

    Stu is back for another in depth conversation about: 1. Why we love the underdogs 2. 2 big things to help with staying in big moments 3. Mental Routines 4. Why caring harder > working harder And he takes us through another mindfulness training. (42:00) Learn more about Stu Singer and his...

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Jordan Angeli is a former professional women's soccer player in the US and current sports broadcaster. During her playing years, she went through 3 ACL injuries on her left knee significantly impacting her career and life. Now, Jordan is using storytelling to help athletes through the mental and emotional side of injury recovery through inspirational, motivational, and encouraging interviews with athletes of all kinds in her podcast Show Your Scars.

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