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Taking in Your 20sErica Brangwynne | Managing Law School, Marathon Training, and Personal Life at 23Welcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! In this episode, Ali sits down with former roommate and good friend, Erica Brangwynne, to discuss how she has been managing law school, marathon training, and her personal life. She shares some honest advice that she has learned over the last 1.5 years since graduating from GWU that she learned the hard way. You won't want to miss this episode!
I apologize for the hiatus from the pod. My schedule has been crazy and I needed to prioritize other parts of my life, but it's a new year...
2023-01-171h 06Taking in Your 20sVissi Rizos | Former DI Soccer Player on Transitioning into Grad SchoolWelcome back to this episode of Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! On this episode, Ali sits down with grad school classmate, Vissi Rizos to discuss all things grad school, sports, and more. Vissi played DI soccer at UCONN and is now using her remaining eligibility to play DIII soccer at Springfield College. Tune in to hear about Vissi's journey through youth and collegiate soccer, how she has navigated her athletic identity with soccer, and everything she has learned along the way! Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @takinginyour20s.
2022-10-111h 01
Taking in Your 20sSeason 2 Opener | WCHOregon22 and UpdatesHi everyone and welcome to season 2 of Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! This short and sweet episode is about what I've been up to with some quick info about sport psychology and my time at WCH Oregon 22! Get excited for season 2, I know I am :) Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @takinginyour20s
2022-07-3114 minTaking in Your 20sCecilia Hartge | Handling Pandemic Post-Grad Plan Cancellation With Grace and MOREWelcome back to this episode with your host, Ali Gav! In this episode, Ali sat down LIVE and in-person with her former college roommate, Cecilia Hartge. Cecilia shares about what she's been up to since graduating virtually from GW a year ago and how she had handled the pandemic throwing a wrench into her plans. This episode is honest and real, and certainly one that you won't want to miss! Make sure you follow the podcast on Instagram at @takinginyour20s.
2022-05-1254 minTaking in Your 20sDisappointment and "Failure"Welcome back to this episode of Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! In this episode, Ali gets into how she prioritizes her own mental health and failure. She opens up about a disappointing experience with the marathon and how she made certain decisions to better serve her and her mental health. Check out the episode to hear all about it! Thank you guys so much for all the support and I am looking forward to making more content in the coming weeks!
2022-04-1330 minTaking in Your 20sEvan Magallanes | Transitioning into Grad School, Insights, Advice, and MORE!Welcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! This episode's guest is Evan Magallanes, a longtime friend and teammate of Ali's! Evan is is a long distance runner and an amazing friend. He is a master's student in the LBJ school at UT Austin and graduated from GW with Ali in 2021. In this episode, we discuss everything about grad school: the selection process, transitioning, struggles, and so much more. Evan offers some advice for future grad students and insights into the reality of transitioning into a grad school program. Tune in to hear all about it!
2022-03-271h 05Taking in Your 20sNikki Hiltz | Navigating Their 20s as a Pro Runner and Big Upcoming ChangesWelcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! In this episode, we are joined by professional runner, Nikki Hiltz. Nikki shares how they've navigated their 20s while being a professional runner and some big changes coming up in their life, including a move, coaching change, and a new sponsor. We discuss how youth athletics can make efforts to become a more welcoming space to trans/non-binary athletes, Lightning McQueen, favorite Taylor Swift songs, and so much more! Tune in to hear all about Nikki and for a good laugh.
2022-03-071h 07Taking in Your 20sRelationship Advice From 20-Something Year Olds for 20-Something Year OldsWelcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! In this episode, Ali shares some relationship/dating advice by asking other 20-something year olds for their best piece of advice. Everything from loving yourself, to forgiveness, to vulnerability, and more! Special thanks to the listeners that took part in the poll :)
2022-02-0532 minTaking in Your 20sKim Eldredge | ALL THINGS RUNNINGWelcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! In this episode, I sat down with longtime friend, Kim Eldredge. Kim shares personal stories from running in college to marathon training We also talk shoes, race day fuel, dream run-cations, and more! If you're a running nerd, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
2022-02-011h 05Taking in Your 20sPaul Rubenstein | Being Closer to 30 than 20, Going Back to School, Kayak Adventures, and MORE!Hey everyone! Welcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! On this week's episode, I caught up with Paul Rubenstein. Paul is 26, living in Allston, MA (basically Boston for those of you who don't know Boston), and is working on his undergraduate degree at Northeastern University. He shares some advice about how he has navigated his 20s so far, while also sharing some great stories from his past. This episode definitely has the craziest stories yet!! Make sure you follow the podcast on Instagram @takinginyour20s to keep up with the exciting episodes coming in 2022!
2022-01-1855 minTaking in Your 20sGoodbye 2021, Hello 2022Welcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav!! In this solo episode, Ali recaps her 2021, her first semester in grad school, and shares what she plans to continue doing in 2022. Make sure to follow the podcast @takinginyour20s on Instagram to stay up to date!!
2022-01-0825 minTaking in Your 20sOvercoming My Eating DisorderWelcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav!! In this solo episode, Ali talks openly (for the first time ever!!) about her struggle and journey with an eating disorder that she has been fighting for the last 7 years. She discusses how it all started, her behaviors and attitudes while struggling, and shares some resources and hopeful future directions with eating disorder awareness. Make sure to follow the podcast at @takinginyour20s on Instagram and Ali @aligavigan20.
I really hope you guys enjoy this episode. Happy 23rd Birthday to me. I am finally g...
2021-12-3151 minTaking in Your 20sMy Running StoryIn this week’s episode of Taking in Your 20s, Ali dives into her running story and her athletic background. She tells stories from childhood, high school, and college, that brought her to where she is today and shares how her relationship with running has evolved over time. Follow the podcast on Instagram @takinginyour20s or Ali @aligavigan20
2021-12-0247 minTaking in Your 20sEmily Critch | Div II Softball Player Turned Coach, The Transition Out of Collegiate Sports, and MORE!Welcome back to this week's episode of Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! This week, Ali sat down with Emily Critch, former Division II softball player for SNHU. They discuss the transition out of collegiate sports and how Emily has begun to figure out her next path in life. Emily shares some hilarious stories and how she went from being 5'7" to 6'5" in the span of ONE YEAR! Make sure to follow the podcast @takinginyour20s on Instagram.
2021-11-191h 03Taking in Your 20sLoneliness and Embracing ChallengesWelcome back to this week's episode of Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! This episode is a solo podcast focused on handling loneliness in your 20s. Ali touches on normalizing loneliness, embracing challenges, and feeling okay alone. Ali would also like to take a moment to say that you all should stream Red (Taylor's Version) which is also out today!! Thank you all so much for listening! Follow the podcast on Instagram @takinginyour20s or Ali @aligavigan20
2021-11-1226 minTaking in Your 20sLily Shpak | Graduating During a Pandemic, Moving to Kansas, Newfound Athletic Identity, & Fun Geography Talk!Welcome back to Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav! In this episode, Ali sits down with one of her closest friends, Lily Shpak. Lily is a New Hampshire native that recently moved to Kansas to work for Garmin International! Ali and Lily dive into the struggles of graduating and entering the "real world" during a pandemic, the rediscovery of her athletic identity, the shapes of US states, and much more!! You can follow the podcast @takinginyour20s on Instagram.
2021-11-0553 minTaking in Your 20sEllis Guzewich | Engineering in the Real World, Staying Active Post-Grad, and MORE!Welcome to today's episode of Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gav. In this episode, Ali sits down (in-person!!!) with engineer and runner, Ellis Guzewich. Ali and Ellis talk about everything from how Ali and Ellis became friends, to why Ellis chose mechanical engineering at GW, to his internship in Austin, to what his future running plans look like! Follow the podcast on Instagram @takinginyour20s.
2021-10-2946 min
Taking in Your 20sAli Made a Podcast?Welcome to the first episode of Taking in Your 20s with Ali Gavigan. In this solo intro episode, Ali talks about how being in your 20s can be confusing. She touches on her current life in grad school and how she has begun to figure out her identity as a person and a runner after undergrad. You can find Ali on Instagram at @aligavigan20 and follow the podcast @takinginyour20s.
2021-10-2226 min
Bat MinuteBat Minute Returns - Minute 74: Good Ali-bye (with Gary Gavigan)Bruce and Selina have paused their passions to hear the news about the Ice Princess. A Batarang has been found at the scene and this can mean only one thing, right? Uh, wait a minute... no... Both parties know that the party is over - they gotta split and sort their business out solo. How to escape? Go to the can! OF COURSE! Back to join in the slow descent into movie madness is friend of the show Gary Gavigan! Gary is here to lend his investigative prowess, but can we all just...
2019-03-0639 min