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The Unseen Athlete

by Ella Van Doren

A podcast for female college athletes that explores the parts of being an athlete that people don’t always see, including pressure, injuries, identity, academics, and life outside of sports. It gives athletes a space to feel understood and recognize that they are more than just their sport.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 3 - Starting Over: The Reality of Being the New Athlete

    New team. New environment. New beginning. Same person trying to find her place. Starting over as a college athlete isn't always the fresh start people think it is. Sometimes, it's learning how to adjust, finding your people, and trusting yourself when everything feels unfamiliar. There's more to...

  2. Episode 2 - More Than an Athlete

    There’s more to being an athlete than what you see on the field. Behind every athlete is a story filled with pressure, challenges, growth, and experiences that often go unseen. Welcome to The Unseen Athlete: a podcast dedicated to the real side of being a female college athlete. From injuries and...

  3. Teaser Episode- 1

    Behind every athlete is a story you don’t always see. The Unseen Athlete explores the pressure, struggles, injuries, identity, and experiences that happen beyond the field. In this short episode, I introduce the podcast and why these stories deserve to be heard.

About this show

A podcast for female college athletes that explores the parts of being an athlete that people don’t always see, including pressure, injuries, identity, academics, and life outside of sports. It gives athletes a space to feel understood and recognize that they are more than just their sport.

Hosted by

Ella Van Doren

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Unseen Athlete have?

The Unseen Athlete has 3 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 29, 2026.

What is The Unseen Athlete about?

A podcast for female college athletes that explores the parts of being an athlete that people don’t always see, including pressure, injuries, identity, academics, and life outside of sports. It gives athletes a space to feel understood and recognize that they are more than just their sport.

How often does The Unseen Athlete release new episodes?

The Unseen Athlete publishes every two weeks, based on its 3 episodes since October 2026.

Who hosts The Unseen Athlete?

The Unseen Athlete is created and hosted by Ella Van Doren.
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