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Purpose After SportsFrom Softball to Athletic Trainer: Delaney Taylor’s Journey Beyond the GameIn this episode of Purpose After Sports, we sit down with Delaney Taylor — former softball player at Drake University and now Assistant Athletic Trainer at Bradley University. Delaney shares her path from being an All-MVC athlete to working behind the scenes to support today’s student-athletes.She opens up about how she found athletic training and what advice she’d give to anyone interested in working in sports medicine or support roles.💬 Whether you're a current athlete exploring career options or just curious about life after the game, this episode br...2025-06-0824 minPurpose After SportsFrom JUCO to D1: Coach Brigs' Inspiring JourneyIn this episode of Coach Brigs shares his inspiring journey from JUCO athlete to D1 football player and now a coach and entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges faced during his JUCO years, including the struggle for food and the determination to succeed. Coach Brigs reflects on his experiences in the Cotton Bowl, the transition to life after football, and the importance of coaching youth. He emphasizes the significance of building a personal brand for young athletes, especially in the NIL era, and shares valuable advice for parents and aspiring coaches. Throughout the conversation, he highlights the importance of resilience...2025-06-0134 minPurpose After SportsNavigating Mental Strength and ResilienceIn this conversation, Amy Morin, a licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author, shares her journey of personal loss and how it shaped her understanding of mental strength. She discusses the importance of vulnerability, the challenges of self-doubt, and the significance of having a purpose in life. Amy emphasizes the need for resilience in the face of change and the impact of comparison, especially among women. The discussion also touches on the balance between self-care and self-sabotage, as well as recognizing and addressing burnout. Throughout the conversation, Amy provides valuable insights and practical strategies for navigating life's challenges and embracing personal...2025-05-2652 min
Purpose After SportsFrom Track Athlete to Pacers DJ: Iman Tucker’s Journey of Purpose, Adversity & ImpactThis week on Purpose After Sports, we sit down with Iman Tucker, an award-winning DJ, former collegiate track athlete, and two-time cancer survivor whose story goes far beyond the turntables.🎙 Who is Iman Tucker?Before becoming the official DJ for the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, and IU Athletics, Iman competed in track and field at the University of Indianapolis. But what truly sets him apart is the way he's turned life’s hardest moments, like battling Burkitt's Lymphoma twice, into fuel for his mission: using music and community to inspire resilience and purpose.We talk...2025-05-1252 minPurpose After SportsOvercoming Adversity in Sports: Jared Martino's StorySeason 2 Kickoff 🎙️Football player Jared Martino joins host Mikki O'Neal to talk about the challenges of college football, injury setbacks, mental resilience, and finding purpose beyond the game.2025-05-0356 min
Purpose After SportsJackie Carmichael X PASThis week, we sat down with Jackie Carmichael to dive into his journey. From tough decisions to unexpected full-circle moments, his story is a testament to how life unfolds in its own way. Sports played a major role in his path, but he also shares wisdom on embracing the joys and possibilities that come after the game.2025-02-171h 12
Purpose After SportsBailey Coffman X PASThis week, we’re excited to welcome Bailey Coffman! She had an incredible athletic career and is now embracing life after sports head-on. While staying connected to the game, she’s navigating a completely new role. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear her story!2025-02-0332 min
Purpose After SportsBack to the Gym: Answering Common Questions Former Athletes Have About Working OutWelcome back! This week’s episode is all about answering your questions as a former athlete navigating the transition back into working out. Adjusting to life after sports can be challenging, but finding what works for you in the gym should be an exciting and empowering journey. We sat down with gym owner and trainer Chad Hobbs to dive into tips, strategies, and insights to help you rebuild confidence and enjoy your workouts again. Don’t miss it!Shoutout to The Bloomington Athlete Factory at thefactorybn.com for sponsoring this episode and supporting athletes ever...2025-01-2549 min
Purpose After SportsAllie Matters X PASThis week, we had an amazing conversation with the head women’s volleyball coach at Illinois State University! She shared how volleyball became a big part of her life, the power of wearing your emotions proudly, and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone. There were plenty of laughs and so much knowledge shared, check it out!2025-01-1749 min
Purpose After SportsMary Frahm X PASThis week’s podcast guest, Mary Frahm, left me truly inspired. Not only was she a great athlete, but she’s also built a remarkable coaching career by staying true to her values and making a meaningful impact. Her program is helping athletes shape their lives for the better. Mary’s journey is one you don’t want to miss, tune in to hear her story!2025-01-1353 min
Purpose After SportsBilly Mote X PASThis week’s episode is live, and you’re not going to want to miss it! Billy shares his not-so-easy journey with baseball, from multiple surgeries to finding positivity through it all. We also dive into his post-sports journey, career, and how he’s helping athletes build confidence in themselves and in the game. Check it out!2025-01-0437 min
Purpose After SportsJordan Peterson X PASThis week’s episode features former Illinois State University swimmer Jordan Peterson! She opens up about her journey through the highs and lows of sports, how she overcame burnout, and the excitement she feels for the next chapter in life after athletics.2024-12-2825 min
Purpose After SportsMegan Harrington X PASCheck out our latest episode featuring Megan Harrington, ISU Gymnastics Assistant Coach! She opens up about her journey into coaching, the challenges of transitioning out of sports, and why sometimes stepping back is necessary to rediscover yourself. Don’t miss it!2024-12-2130 min
Purpose After SportsSteven Lee X PASTune into this week’s episode as we catch up with former collegiate wrestler Steven Lee! He shares his journey balancing life as a student-athlete while being enlisted in the military, and his experience coaching the next generation right after college. 2024-12-1433 min
Purpose After SportsSavannah Hooker X PASWe sat down with former gymnast Savannah Hooker to explore the challenges of overcoming mental blocks and navigating identity shifts after sports. Savannah opens up about finding a new career, rebuilding confidence, and using the skills she developed as an athlete to thrive in life beyond gymnastics. This episode is all about embracing your journey and turning your athletic experiences into tools for success in whatever comes next!2024-12-0638 min
Purpose After SportsKyonn X PASIn our latest episode, Kyonn, a former track athlete, opens up about his sports journey, including the ups and downs of transferring schools and the tough decisions that come with it. He shares how he’s navigating life after sports, staying active, and pursuing his career goals. Tune in to hear more about his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way!2024-11-2927 min
Purpose After SportsKai Bates-Diop X PASAn episode you won’t want to miss! After facing an unimaginable event, Kai was able to shift his perspective and find optimism in what life has to offer beyond sports. His journey is a true inspiration and a reminder that even when life doesn’t go as planned, it might just be opening the door to something even greater.2024-11-2251 min
Purpose After SportsBree O’Neal X PASMeet Bree O’Neal, our amazing nutritionist, and my sister. Having her on the PAS team is such a gift. Bree’s passion for nutrition shines through in how she helps others fuel their bodies with knowledge and confidence, empowering them to feel supported and strong in their journey. In this episode, Bree shares her experience as an athlete, what inspired her to pursue nutrition, and the personalized guidance she offers to help you feel your best. I’m so proud of her work and grateful to have her by my side, both as family and a teammate. Watc...2024-11-1514 min
Purpose After SportsEmma Utterback X PASWe’re back, and this time I had the privilege of sitting down with Emma Utterback! She opened up about her journey as an athlete, the lessons learned along the way, and how her spirituality helped guide her through life after sports. Emma's an incredible athlete with even better stories to share. Grab your snacks and get comfy. You won’t want to miss this one!2024-11-0244 min
Purpose After SportsChad Hobbs X PASIn this episode, we catch up with gym owner and retired athlete Chad Hobbs! We dive into journaling tips, navigating life after college athletics, and the ups and downs of starting a business. Join us for an honest discussion on building resilience, balancing career shifts, and discovering purpose beyond sports.2024-10-2534 min
Purpose After SportsWelcome to Purpose After SportsWelcome to Purpose After Sports, where athletes find their purpose beyond the game. I’m Mikki O'Neal, a former collegiate basketball player, and like many of you, I once felt lost after my sports career came to an end. But through conversations with fellow athletes and my own journey of self-discovery, Purpose After Sports was born. We’re here to help you transition, reignite your passion, and thrive in this next chapter. In this podcast, you'll hear inspiring stories, real conversations, and valuable insights to guide you in your journey after the final whistle.2024-10-1400 min
When the Flames Go UpEpisode 53: As we live more with our finality, celebrity deaths hit differentIt’s hard to keep up with the swift pace of death, which claims 11 people every second. When we recorded this, we were still processing the departures of Shannen Doherty, Shelley Duvall, Richard Simmons, and Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Since then we’ve lost Bob Newhart, Lou Dobbs, John Mayall, Sheila Jackson Lee, Doug’s cousin Tim, and about 6.6 million others.Oop. There go 11 more.With that as a launching point, we got to chatting about what we’d like to do with the rest of our lives, and what might happen when they end. How do we wa...2024-07-2551 min
Fish Go Deep PodcastFish Go Deep Radio 2023-17 Intr0beatz - Take Off Toribio - Glory (In The Midst Of Chaos) Neal Francis - BNYLV (Derrick Carter Remix) Zepherin Saint feat. Russell Taylor - Ain’t Gonna Do You Wrong Rhythm Factory - Stamina Nimiwari & Krewcial - Whatever It Takes (Kai Alce Remix) Felipe Gordon - For Martha (Kai Alce Remix) Wallace - Breaking Up Pitto - You Treat Me Like a Fool Mike Dunn - Don’t Pay Me No Mind Mousse T featuring Davie - Take It Back Ed Nine - Distance Johnny Fiasco - Taurus 1993 Mark Farina & Homero Espinosa - Come On, Baby (Tedd Patterson Remi...2023-09-051h 59
Abi of Pellinor30 books to read before I'm 30!! 📚My 25th birthday was on the 13th, meaning that 30 is fast approaching! Inspired by the lovely Chels who did this first (link below) I decided to make a list of 30 books I need to read before I'm 30!!
📚Books Mentioned📚:
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
The Witchfinder's Sister by Beth Underdown
War Storm by Victoria Aveyard
11.22.63 by Stephen King
Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett...2021-11-0702 min
MikkipediaFrederic Leroy: The politics of red meatFrederic Leroy studied Bio-engineering Sciences at Ghent University (1992-1997), and obtained a PhD in Applied Biological Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2002, where he continued his academic career at the research group of Industrial Microbiology and Food Biotechnology (IMDO) as a post-doctoral fellow of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). Since 2008, he holds a professorship in the field of food science and (bio)technology. His research primarily deals with the many ecological aspects and functional roles of bacterial communities in (fermented) foods, with a focus on animal products. In addition, his interests relate to human a...2020-12-2957 min
Time 4 HempPart 002 - Time 4 Hemp 2019 HolidayCasper Leitch welcomes some old friends to the 'Time 4 Hemp' holiday office party. He thought it would be good to have the Time 4 Hemp holiday party early this year and invite the audience to join in on the music and fun. Holiday guests include:Neal Smith - Ethan Nadelmann - Chris Conrad - Mikki Norris - Steve Bloom - Lynnette Shaw - Keith Stroup - Peter Christ - Ed Rosenthal - Rev. Eddy Lepp - The Tall BrothersEnjoy memories of those no longer with us: Jack Herer - Paul Krassner - Gatewood Galbraith...2019-11-221h 08
Time 4 HempPart 001: Time 4 Hemp 2019 Office Holiday PartyCasper Leitch welcomes some old friends to the 'Time 4 Hemp' holiday office party. He thought it would be good to have the Time 4 Hemp holiday party early this year and invite the audience to join in on the music and fun. Holiday guests include:Neal Smith - Ethan Nadelmann - Chris Conrad - Mikki Norris - Steve Bloom - Lynnette Shaw - Keith Stroup - Peter Christ - Ed Rosenthal - Rev. Eddy Lepp - The Tall BrothersEnjoy memories of those no longer with us: Jack Herer - Paul Krassner - Gatewood Galbraith...2019-11-221h 12