The Already Worthy Podcast
by Bethany
Welcome to The Already Worthy Podcast where we share in the journey of living your most present-fulfilled-beautiful life while navigating what it means to be truly anchored in your worth - regardless of performance, career, achievements, etc. As a former competitive athlete, I (Bethany Crouch) struggled immensely when it came to tying to my worth to my performance as an athlete, my career as a working professional, and as a mom and wife. I am here to help you remember your worth is ALREADY. Meaning you are worthy just by being here and just by being alive.
Episodes
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Relying on “Performance” for my Identity: Realization in Worthiness
Going through the journey of realizing my “worth & performance entanglement”. How when I realized that I couldn’t do it all, I realized I was placing my worthiness outside of myself. Also, PSA, my son wakes up from his nap at the end and asks what I am doing - had to keep it! Thanks for listening...
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Reconnecting with your Body - A Grounding Visualization
A guided visualization focused on grounding your body, reconnecting with your body, and focusing on the healing energies that come with it.
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Are You Realigning? Clarity in Life’s Challenging Phases
Already Worthy listeners it’s been a minuteeee! The Fall of this year was a season of intense realignment for myself. And is still providing me with needed clarity…! In this podcast I mention a book entitled, “A Return to Love” by Marianne Williamson. It saved my mindset. It helped me manage my...
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Addressing the Question: Why Can’t it Be Easier?
Diving into the “why can’t it be easier?!” question and why it’s actually a good thing!
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Creating YOUR Ideal Life & Undoing the “Worth & Performance” Tangle
A bit of a riff on the “Performance & Worth” relationship, why energy matters, creating supportive belief systems, and remembering that you are already worthy because you are YOU!
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With the Waves Visualization - Letting go of Worries & Doubt
A guided visualization designed to have you let go of worries and fear - and to connect with your most confident version of you.
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What is Bethany up to?! An Update & (re)intro!
The latest and greatest with a hint of history on Bethany! Thank you all for being here! You can follow me on instagram @bethanycrouchcoaching
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Energy that SERVES you: Are You Creating it?
The first ever Already Worthy Podcast episode! So excited to get back into it! Enjoy it loves! And remember- You Are ALREADY WORTHY!
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45: Detaching from Identities: Athlete & Beyond
As we are constantly growing, our identity can feel uncertain - and that is OK!!! It’s a part of the human experience to ebb and flow in what we feel attached to. So listen in for some thoughts on the matter! And follow along @herdreamaftersports
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44: What do your Dreams mean?
Ever thought why certain visions or thoughts keep visiting you? Ever wonder what your dreams are telling you? Take a listen for some perspectives on the matter! And as always, I appreciate you for tuning in! Here for the dreams, loves - here for it! @herdreamaftersports
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43: Here to Debut Something New! What’s Happening Over Here?
Take a listen to see where Her Sports Story is evolving to! I’m here for the dreams, people! And it’s taken me a minute to get here. But I am so happy to have “arrived”. So take a listen and follow along @herdreamaftersports
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42: What I Wish I Knew… Life & Life Beyond Sport
Giving you my insight to life after sport!! I experienced seasonnnnsss whilst trying to figure out life beyond sports. So give it a listen! Follow HSS @hersportsstory on Instagram
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What Step Do You Take Next? Getting Out of the Stagnant Space for Entrepreneurially Spirited
How do you get unstuck and out of the yucky vibe thing called “stagnation”? I chat on moving through it and speak a bit to the entrepreneurial journey.
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The Return to Her Sports Story, Life Update and Channeling Confidence in Life Beyond Sport
Just me, Bethany, giving the updates! Sharing my life and why HSS is back. Chatting in some mom brain circles on identity transition and that BOSS confidence and athlete-on-game-day persona we used to channel on the reg! Be sure to follow on the gram @hersportsstory
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39: Ending Sport with Madeline Barlow, Former Collegiate Swimmer turned PhD Psychology of Human Movement & Life After Sport Success Coach
Madeline Barlow is a former collegiate swimmer that experienced a visceral ending to her sport... like a piece of her passed away the minute she finished her last race. SO MANY athletes experience this! Her life personal life experiences after sport encompassed loss of relationships, loss of…
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38: Talking Coping Behaviors When the Athlete Identity is Lost and Honoring Your Journey with Former Basketball Collegiate Athlete turned Empowerment Coach, Jill Heiman
After clinging to the identity of athlete during college, Jill Heiman endured a dark time of confused power, depression, and faced a “choose sex to escape” situation. She authentically shares her journey of overcoming the darkness through practicing forgiveness, self compassion and ultimately...
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37: Chat with Non Profit Founder - Strong Girls, Cancer Survivor, Teacher & Coach, AND Former DI Basketball Athlete, Lani Silversides
Lani Silversides is a former DI Basketball student-athlete, turned coach and math teacher AND founder of a non-profit called Strong Girls United! Strong Girls United Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower and inspire girls to become their best, happiest,...
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36: When Your Journey Evolves into Your WHY with former Softball Athlete, Kennedy Haney - Talking Disordered Eating, Body Image and Performance Nutrition
During this episode Kennedy and I chat on: Her experience as an elite softball athlete, Disordered eating and body image, Her journey through Dietetics schooling and eventually becoming an RDN, Coaching high school athletes on nutrition, and Loving what she does! Follow her on instagram...
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35: Battling Unexpected Times in Sport Careers & Advice for Life Beyond the Finish Line with Former Swimmer, Rachel Boardman
Rachel, former elite swimmer, shares her sports story on barely missing the qualifying marks for the National Championships after overcoming pneumonia. This recovery journey nearly took her three years. She talks on the transition out of sport - identity, nutrition and exercise wise, getting her...
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34: Beyonce, Gratitude, and Navigating the Tough Times with Megan Riggs, Former Rowing Athlete turned Community Development Professional
BONUS EPISODE!!! Megan Riggs is sure to be on the best-seller list once her future book debuts. She has quite the career journey --- taking her to different states and collecting a variety of experiences and lessons along the way. I am so grateful to call her one of my closest friends and we had...
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33: My Life Update & Mindset Thoughts Around the Current World Happenings
In this solo episode I chat about the last six months and life happenings! Everything from the former athlete mastermind retreat to BEING 6 MONTHS PREGNANT to leaning into this time of uncertainty, fear, and the potential of positives to come from this crazy health time in the world.
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32: She Didn’t Have Any Limiting Beliefs: Vicky shares the story of her Multi-Passionate Surfing Pioneer Mom, Betty
Vicky Heldreich Durand shares the INCREDIBLE story of her mother’s life - Champion Surfer, Dental Hygienist, Pilot, Potter, & Poet, Betty Pembroke Heldreich Winstedt. Betty was a multi-passionate woman with a zest for life! The book, Wave Woman: The Life & Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer, shares…
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Season 2! Episode 1 with Former Collegiate Gymnast turned Fit4Mom Leader & Mama, Debra Sexton
Welcome back listeners! So glad you came back to join us for the second season of HSS! Debra Sexton is kicking off Season 2 of the Her Sports Story podcast and I couldn't be happier! We did club gymnastics together and she was totally a role model for me. She always seemed to be having fun while...
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30: Collegiate Athletics Resource Platform with LRT Sports Founder & CEO, Keirsten Sires
Sharing collegiate experiences, reflecting on our journeys, providing insight and advice for the next generation of athletes --- this was my conversation with Keirsten Sires of LRT Sports. She teamed up with other former athletes to create a resource platform for upcoming athletes to use when...
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29: Self Confidence through Mental Training with Mindset Coach & Former Softball Athlete, Paige Tonz
A fun, real, and insightful podcast with former Softball athlete turned Mindset Coach, Paige Tonz. Most importantly though, Paige works with girl athletes ranging in ages from ten to 18 on navigating the journey that is sport. She helps these girls build confidence and mentally train so that they...
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28: 5 Professional Development Tips for Former Athletes Embarking on their Careers After Sport
Sharing FIVE tips on professional development from (my experiences). You may have heard them before but I add context around why they are so helpful in your journey to pursue your next career after sport!
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27: From Entrepreneur to Olympic Level Athlete with Cary Williams, CEO of Boxing & Barbells & Creator of Too Pretty
Her Sports Story community, meet Cary! ENTREPRENEUR - ATHLETE - CEO This Boxing Boss Babe started out as an entrepreneur as a boxing gym owner and then evolved into a boxing athlete. We talk all things entrepreneurship, the journey, athlete identity, how athletes and entrepreneurs experience...
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26: Sport as Vehicle For Healing with Inspire Wellness & BPLA Coach, Lindsay Drennen
Lindsay Drennen, what an incredible individual! Her sports story and experiences encompasses the challenges, the good times, the health wavering times, and the MAGICAL times. Sports have always been a part of her life growing up with two parents who were coaches. Lindsay's sport was Volleyball.…
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25: How Your Sports Story Can Lead You to Your Purpose with Nicole Tobon, Founder of Softball Students
What will you hear about in this episode? COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, ATHLETE LIFE TRANSITIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, and CREATING COMMUNITY Nicole Tobon is here to IMPACT many. As a former Softball athlete that made it to the collegiate level, spent time in the corporate space, and became a…
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24: Finding Your Confidence After Sport Through the Journey with Allie Leigh Collins
REAL TALK: That is what happens on this podcast with former collegiate softball athlete, Allie Collins! We talk her sports story, leaving sport, navigating a career and life post sport. When you first leave sport, you feel free, you can finally have a summer break, and do whatever you want!…
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23: Owning Your Story & Processing Abrupt Sport Endings with Former Competitive Gymnast, Emma Lee
Emma Lee is a former competitive gymnast (and former club teammate of mine) that overcame various injuries to make it to the collegiate level. Collegiate athletics can throw various curveballs that we never anticipate and Emma was definitely thrown a curveball when her sports career retirement…
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22: Former Track Athlete Turned Professional Rugby Player Shares Being on the USA Team & Bringing Awareness to Rugby
Naya Tapper does not have your traditional Rugby story since she spent her entire high school career as a track & field athlete. She started playing Rugby when she attended college at UNC Chapel Hill. We talk all things her sports story, navigating next levels of sport, the professional level of...
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21: Intuitive Eating & Navigating Nutrition After Sport with Bri Collette
Bri Collette is the Former Athlete Nutritionist and aims to help former female athletes with their mindset around eating and food. She finds that this mindset when explored can pour over into all aspects of life. We talk about beliefs as athletes that have stayed with us even after sport! She…
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20: Thoughts, Energy, & State of Being May Just Be Your Decision - What I Have Learned & Experienced
Hey hey, so happy you are here! Ok, disclaimer -- I am not an expert in this realm, just a human living through human experiences, and navigating life! I have picked up these understandings through books, podcasts, personal development leaders, and of course through my own life. This is in no way…
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19: Learning How to Navigate Change and Taking Care of YOURSELF with Athlete Advocate & Chiropractic Sports Physician, Dr. Lina Cook
My conversation with Lina was so in alignment with what Her Sports Story is about --- about reflecting back on our journeys and sharing advice with those athletes about to embark on their next chapters after sport. She is a former competitive gymnast who left her sport in high school after life...
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18: A Chat with Former Professional Cyclist Cari Higgins, on How Sports Shape You for Life, Women's Sports Recognition, & the Colorado Classic
Cari Higgins: Former collegiate soccer athlete turned Professional Cyclist turned Real Estate Business Owner. What an amazing woman! She has truly taken the athlete grit, drive, and perseverance with her in every aspect of her life. We chat all about her journey, about working out as a former...
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17: Persevering Through to Create Your Vision with Founder of The Winning Element, Deanna Schneyer
This podcast features Deanna Schneyer, Chief Inspirational Officer of The Winning Element. Deanna has created a platform that is first off, BEAUTIFUL and second off, geared towards all things optimal performance for the up and coming athlete. She provides resources on nutrition, hydration,...
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16: Helping Sidelined Athletes Redefine Their Identity and Redesign Their Life with Former Dancer, Chrissy Papetti
Chrissy is just a light and has such a knowing! She is a former competitive dancer that took her chronic pain into her own hands after years of not feeling like she was progressing appropriately after a career-ending dance injury and an injury from her career day-to-day profession. We could have...
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15: Leaving Sport Not on Your Terms & Finding New Passions with my BFF, Bailey Estep
This episode is with one of my besties, Bailey Estep. Bailey is currently an Academic Advisor at Texas State and has been one of my BFFs since age 10! Bailey and I were club teammates and even college teammates for a bit however, she endured a journey that involved a career ending injury. Through...
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14: Finding Faith Through Your Journey with Former Athlete & Fitness Coach, Lyndsay Moncrief
Lyndsay is a Wife, Mama, Teacher, Health & Fitness Coach and Former Arkansas Basketball Athlete. She takes us through her sports and life story where she overcame transitions; including, losing her Mom during her high school years, navigating college athletics, playing overseas, and life after...
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13: Creating What You Wish Existed with Founder of PLAYOFF Athlete Dating App, Amanda McGrew
Have you ever wished something existed and thought... how can I create it? Well Amanda McGrew saw a niche in the online dating space and created PLAYOFF - a dating app for collegiate and professional athletes. We talk all about her sports story as a former Basketball athlete, playing at the...
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12: Owning Your Health On The Run with Former Basketball Athlete, Kelsey Anselmi
Kelsey Anselmi, former basketball athlete turned Math Teacher! She is on the pursuit to a healthy lifestyle and encouraging others to do the same through her instagram @kelsey_otr “Kelsey On The Run”! Kelsey and I talk all things being a former athlete, transitioning into a career, and choosing...
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11: Empowering Female Athletes in Strength Training with Performance Coach, Emily Pappas
Emily Pappas is a trailblazer in the Strength and Performance space for females. She owns Relentless Athletics, a gym that not only uses science to develop stronger female athletes but also is an inclusive space for females to become confident in Olympic weightlifting technique. Emily also holds…
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10: Cycles and Patterns in Life After Sport with Former Hockey Athlete, Sarah Ditmars
This conversation with Sarah Ditmars is... I’ll say it, RAW in the best way! She was in the midst of yet another transition out of “sport”, but this time it was her career in sport. Sarah has made waves as the head Athletic Therapist for a Jr. A men’s hockey team in Canada. However, it is time…
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09: Two-Time Olympian, Mariya Koroleva, Talks Life After Synchronized Swimming
A conversation with two-time Olympian, Mariya Koroleva on her sports story and transitioning out of synchronized swimming. She sheds light on some topics that are truly eye-opening! From her experiences in getting to the Olympics both in London and Rio, and how she is still navigating life after...
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08: How Health & Fitness Coaching and Motherhood Changed, Former Athlete, Kelly Bray's Life
Kelly Bray, Former Volleyball Athlete, turned Health & Fitness Coach. We dove right into her sport/career/motherhood journey and what she experienced along the way from body image, to anxiety, to depression, to binge eating and drinking. Yep, we dive in and talk the REAL stuff that happens when…
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07: My Sports Story & the Her Sports Story WHY
Yep, it’s a bit of a ramble here but I speak about my sports story and how that led me to creating the Her Sports Story platform (this amazing former athlete community)! Forgive me as I think a lot through this podcast, and there are definitely times where you’ll “hear me think”. But enjoy! Also…
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06: Reconnecting with Fitness after Sport with Maddy Hawthorn, Founder of MADFit
In this episode we talk with Maddy Hawthorn of MADFit. Maddy is a former competitive cheerleader and track athlete who left her sports behind as she entered college. We talk about her journey in the transition and how she came to realize she had lost her connection to health, fitness, and…
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05: Empowering Female Athletes through Service & Sport: Annika Wachtman and the GLASS program
This podcast talks all things sports, international travel and service learning opportunities for girls in sport! Annika Wachtman is a mentor for the Beyond Sports GLASS program (Girls Leadership Academy for Service & Sport). She shares her collegiate athletics experience as a basketball player…
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04: MESSY Action with Podcasting - How I Started the HSS Podcast
Hey tribe! This episode is giving you a glimpse into my podcasting journey thus far. To say the least, it has been messy! Definitely got some trial and error going. But I’m still posting my very first podcasts because I want you to see the process. Just like in our sports, everything takes…
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About this show
Welcome to The Already Worthy Podcast where we share in the journey of living your most present-fulfilled-beautiful life while navigating what it means to be truly anchored in your worth - regardless of performance, career, achievements, etc. As a former competitive athlete, I (Bethany Crouch) struggled immensely when it came to tying to my worth to my performance as an athlete, my career as a working professional, and as a mom and wife. I am here to help you remember your worth is ALREADY. Meaning you are worthy just by being here and just by being alive.
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