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Rec Room With Bryan RectorChasing Rainbows : The Talia Robinson StoryWelcome to this episode of our podcast, where we sit down with Talia Robinson (nee Edmonds), a Kalamazoo native and former volleyball player at Michigan State and Hawaii. Talia opens up about her journey through athletics, mental health, and faith. She shares how her passion for mental health has shaped her life and career, and how her faith has grown over the years. We also dive deep into the profound impact that her husband, Elijah, has had on her spiritual and personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about overcoming challenges, the power of faith, and the importance...
2025-11-2150 min
The IT Factor PodcastTALIA EDMONDS: From Volleyball Star to Mental Health Advocate – Life After the SportsIn this episode, we sit down with Talia Edmonds, who opens up about her journey as a student-athlete, the transition into life after sports, and the importance of mental health. Talia, who started as a walk-on volleyball player at Michigan State, went on to have an amazing career there before transferring to the University of Hawaii, where she followed in her mom’s footsteps. She shares how her relationships and experiences shaped her, both on and off the court.Talia talks about the emotional, physical, and mental challenges she faced during her transition out of sports, and ho...
2025-01-3030 min
Thank God PodTalia Edmonds on waiting seasons, singleness/relationships, engagement with her fiancé, and getting in the BibleHello friends & happy Thursday!!! welcome back to the TGP! This week I’m joined by Talia Edmonds and we expand on the following:
⁃ Waiting seasons
⁃ unlearning bad habits
⁃ The importance of community
⁃ Broken relationships with fathers and how that affects our relationship with God
⁃ Women want love, men want respect
⁃ Letting the guy lead in a relationship
⁃ The mysteries of the Lord
⁃ Why reading the Bible is so important
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Talia’s podcast handle: @sacredsportssouls
Bible project: https...
2024-05-3059 min
Sacred Sports SoulsTALIA'S CAPSTONE: Integrating Science, Social Work, and SpiritualityBONUS EPISODEEEE...
well...i'm actually filming this episode for a dual purpose. I'm about to graduate and needed to do my capstone for SW 725: Advanced Practice in Behavioral Mental Health.
sooo like the addict to productivity that I am...here's a sneak peek at what I've learned throughout my Graduate Social Work program, what I plan on doing in the next 3-5 years, and how I hope to aid in the integration of social work, science, and spirituality to help people... all as an episode of Sacred Sports Souls!!!
2024-04-2942 minSacred Sports SoulsTALIA'S CAPSTONE: Integrating Science, Social Work, and Spiritualityi'm actually filming this episode for a dual purpose. I'm about to graduate and needed to do my capstone for SW 725: Advanced Practice in Behavioral Mental Health. sooo like the addict to productivity that I am...here's a sneak peek at what I've learned throughout my Graduate Social Work program, what I plan on doing in the next 3-5 years, and how I hope to aid in the integration of social work, science, and spirituality to help people... all as an episode of Sacred Sports Souls!!!
2024-04-2942 minSacred Sports SoulsSEASON 1 FINALE w/ Amber Igiede | Sacred Sports SoulsEp. 10 is here!!! Love, Kindness, Jesus: Like a Pro w/ Amber Igiede
this episode was so fun to film because there's actually nobody I would've rather closed out the first season of this pod with. you all may have heard of her, she's a Jesus-loving, boyfriend-having, University of Hawai'i Wahine Volleyball LEGEND (and I do not say that lightly), PRO-vballer...AMBER IGIEDE!!! enjoy episode 10.
2024-04-281h 08
Pressing Forward PodcastFrom Athlete to Advocate: Talia Edmonds on Faith, Growth, Injury, and Mental HealthSend us a textHave you ever wondered how the children of athletes carve their own paths in the world of sports? Talia Edmonds, a volleyball star with roots at Michigan State and a flourishing journey at the University of Hawaii, joins us to unveil the pivotal role her parents, both former college athletes, played in her athletic and personal development. Our conversation traverses her competitive upbringing, the intense discipline and sacrifices demanded by her Division I endeavors, and the transformative power of parental support, which she only fully recognized in retrospect.Athletics at the...
2024-04-2433 minSacred Sports SoulsEp. 9 Grief, Growth, God w/ Lia Moore | Sacred Sports Soulsthis week's episode is probably my most emotional one yet. take a quick sit down with my former Michigan State teammate, Chicago-native, and good friend, Lia Moore, and I as we chat about some heavy topics.
even at a young age, Lia was no stranger to grief and loss. I've always admired her realness and resilience in everything she does. i think there's a lot to be learned from this vulnerable and honest conversation that began with our journey in sports but has extended far past our endeavors on the volleyball court.
Love you, Lia! -TT
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2024-04-201h 07Sacred Sports SoulsEp. 8 The Power of the Most High w/ Mileek McMillan | Sacred Sports Souls I'm WAY TOO excited for y'all to tap into this week's episode as Mileek McMillan, former WMU and Valparaiso standout, shares his journey to the pros with us. Mileek gives us a glimpse into his struggles with mental health, his thoughts on being a professional, and his heart for giving back.
This conversation has the stamp of the Spirit all over it as Mileek weaves his unwavering spirituality throughout the conversation. I had a lot of fun filming this one!
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2024-04-1152 min
Sacred Sports SoulsEp. 7 The Journey w/ Sarah Franklin | Sacred Sports SoulsDon't miss this week's episode featuring Wisconsin's standout Sarah Franklin and Michigan State's Baby Frank, who went from being under-recruited to becoming the 2023 AVCA National Player of the Year. Tune in to Sacred Sports Souls Episode 7 for an inside look at Sarah's journey, her hilarious moments, and her impressive list of volleyball achievements, including being named 2023 AVCA National Player of the Year, AVCA First-Team All-American, Big Ten Player of the Year, and more!
2024-03-3159 minSacred Sports SoulsEp. 6 Teammates/Roommates/Friends & Spiritual Curiosity w/ Pani & Riley | Sacred Sports Soulsjoin me this week with the last of my roomies to come onto the pod! we talk all about the wonderful dynamics college athletics provides of being teammates, roommates, and friends. as a 5th, 6th, and 7th year, we have *just a little* experience in college. i had a great time filming with some of my favorite people. stick around til the end when we talk about our religious and spiritual curiosities.
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2024-03-051h 00Sacred Sports SoulsEp. 5 Sexuality, Social Media, Self-Expression, etc. w/ Ellie SuhJoin my roommate and one of my best friends, Ellie Suh, as she shares her thoughts on Valentine’s Day, setting the stage for a series of deeply personal discussions.
From exploring the concept of God as love to dissecting the impacts of social media, navigating "Traditional" Christianity, and delving into the complexities of sexuality, our conversation spans a spectrum of thought-provoking topics. & if you stick around til the end we talk about “how to pray.”
Throughout, we uphold the core philosophy of Sacred Sports Souls: Relationship OVER Religion. Regardless of who you are, your past experiences, or your belief...
2024-02-1946 minSacred Sports SoulsEp. 3 Rebranding | Sacred Sports Soulslisten to host and former division-1 college athlete, talia edmonds, talk about her recent life transitions, her goals for the podcast, and God as a relational God. this episode aims to open up a space where transparency and vulnerability can be celebrated.
so enjoy episode 3 (or episode 1 depending on how you look at it) of the Sacred Sports Souls podcast.
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2024-02-0322 min
Sacred Sports SoulsEp. 2 GOD DID, how we met, Q&A w/ Elijah Robinson | Sacred Sports Soulsjoin host Talia Edmonds and her boyfriend, Elijah Robinson, in talking about Elijah's journey to Hawai'i, God-centered relationships, and whose family would win an Olympics vs one another.
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2024-01-291h 23
Sacred Sports SoulsEp. 1 Where are you looking for love? w/ Olivia Davies | Sacred Sports Soulsjoin host Talia Edmonds in an inspiring conversation as she delves into the incredible journey of Olivia Davies, not just her role as a standout university of Hawai’i women’s basketball player and roommate but also exploring the significance of God in Olivia's life.
watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG5W4R22CEo
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@wiztalifa
@oliviahd45
Produced and edited by:
@jjshotthat_
2024-01-2045 min