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Behind the Helmet

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

You know their number, TD record, and Madden rating but what about the women that support them on Sunday in the stands and on Monday in the living room? We’re talking about the women who support their men’s dream of playing professionally and just how messy that can look. Relationships. Careers. The honest truth of the NFL life.

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Episodes

Baby Got Back

August 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

This episode covers all things pre-pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Bailey Moss, Chiropractor joins me on the episode. She brings up some very valuable points to help us women throughout every phase of life! Dr. Bailey's instagram: @csschiropractic Pelvic Floor Sucks Book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Pelvic-Floor-Sucks-Doesnt-ebook/dp/B0BVQGM77L

Camp Life and Sips

July 31, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

Football Camp. Sounds fun right? Like grab your bestie, sleeping bag and mouth piece and let's go! Ehh Football Camp is a grind and I'm giving you an inside peek into what our camp season looks like. Charlie, my husband, is with the San Francisco 49ers and is going into his fourth NFL camp. You'd think it get's easier every time he leaves but man this one was tough. At least I have my Tommy Shelby to get me through. If that last sentence confuses you well then you just gotta listen to the po...

Our "Birth" Story with a dash of football

June 15, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

I know, I know the idea of a 50 minute episode about birth doesn't sound very exciting but just like everyone's birth story ours is unique and gives you a peak at the external stresses we had going into welcoming our little guy into our arms. A lot of this episode we were remembering how it all went down as we were talking about it. Bringing life into the world is a blur but we hope you enjoy our blur with us.

Behind the Helmet reboot

June 07, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

It has been almost two years since I have recorded. A lot of life has happened but I'm excited to be back on the mic. Behind the Helmet is getting a reboot. We will still be BEHIND THE HELMET but more personal to us. Let us know what you think!

Q & A with Charlie Woerner

January 05, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB

Anddd that's a wrap for Season 1. Thank you to everyone who has listened and engaged with us. I really appreciate your support and hope I can continue to make this show relatable and fruitful for each of you. I know I learned a lot this season and I hope you did too. Enjoy this final episode with Charlie Woerner, my husband, and Tight End for the San Francisco 49ers. We answer your questions and wow y'all gave us some good ones. Questions range from the NFL life to our favorite restaurants t...

Spilling all the Juice with Kristin Juszczyk

December 29, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

This week on Behind the Helmet I have Kristin Juszczyk joining me on the podcast. Kristin is married to Kyle Juszczyk, a fullback for the San Francisco 49ers. Kristin and I share a lot of laughs as we recap their 8 years in the NFL from the destiny found in Baltimore, while Kyle was at the Ravens, to the “home” and friendships found on the west coast with the San Francisco 49ers. Kristin is so driven and I loved chatting with her on how she built her business, Origin. She is so fun to learn ...

Walk the Runway with Marcella Sherfield-Emmanuelli

December 15, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

I felt more in style after an hour with Marcella than I have in years simply due to her timeless fashion advice but you'll have to listen in order to get in on the hot take. Marcella Sherfield-Emmanuelli, is a fashion stylist and stay-at-home wife to Trent Sherfield. Trent is a Wide Receiver at the San Francisco 49ers. In this episode, we talk about love, sweet secrets, moving teams in the NFL, and Marcella's passion for fashion. Marcella has been styling her husband Trent for NFL Gamedays.....

Keeping up with the Kittles Part 2

December 08, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

If you missed last week's episode make sure you check that out before tunning into this week's. Claire and I had so much fun talking that we had to make it into two episodes! As a refresher, Claire Kittle is the wife of San Francisco 49er tight end George Kittle. The Kittles has been in the league for 5 years and has had quite the ride. Listen in on today's episode to discover what Claire has been dreaming up for her future but also just how authentic she is as a friend, wife, sister, and ul...

Keeping up with the Kittles Part 1

December 01, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

You're in for a treat. Not only this week but next week too we'll have Claire Kittle, wife of San Francisco 49er tight end George Kittle, on the podcast. Yes, there is that much to keep up on with the Kittles that we needed two episodes. In this week's episode, we dive into the love between Claire and George, their draft story, Claire's perspective on transitioning from being a student-athlete into the real world, and their rookie season. I related all too well with Claire's journey being a ...

Thanksgiving in the NFL

November 25, 2021 00:14 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

The most unprofessional but fun SOLO podcast. It's just me today, Sydney Woerner, the creator, and host of Behind the Helmet. I take 15 minutes and chat about what's been going on with us and how we spend thanksgiving in the NFL. Take Behind the Helmet with you as you travel for the Holidays and make sure you follow us on Instagram @behind.the.helmet you won't want to miss updates and in honor of thanksgiving feasts we are sharing a dessert recipe you won't want to miss. Thank you for listen...

Attracted to Chaos: ER Nurse, NFL Wife and Mama of 2 with Tiffany Compton

November 17, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

There is strength and then there is mama strength and let me tell ya, Tiffany Compton deserves an award. Join me on episode 8 as we dive into the NFL wife and mama life. Tiffany Compton is married to Tom Compton, an O lineman for the San Francisco 49ers. The Compton family has been with the Niners for two years now and their move across the country during 2020 with a baby on the way will make you have mad respect for this family of four. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to sit down and ch...

Love goes the distance with Karley Weatherly

November 10, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Ya never know where life is going to take you. I'm sure my guest, Karley Weatherly, never thought that her small-town roots would lead her to work in the Bahamas, meet a small-town boy, Tanner Hudson, that would redirect them from Tennessee to Tampa, FL, and then all the way to San Francisco, CA in the name of football. Enjoy this podcast as I chat with this driven lady who pursued and secured a master's degree while traveling to support her guy. If that doesn't sound complicated enough well...

Sister Sister with Mackenzie Engram

November 03, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MB

Family. They were there for peewee. recruiting. success. disappointments. draft day. and the dream: The NFL. In today's episode, I talk with Mackenzie Engram, Evan Engram's younger sister. If you're a family member of an athlete playing or pursuing a professional career this episode is a must listen. Mackenzie shares her experience with supporting her brother on and off the field. She offers advice that we ALL need to hear. Check out Mackenzie's own podcast: Everythinginbetween. Follow us on...

Leveling up with Jocelyn Burks

October 27, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

Is a healthy marriage attainable when both halves are pursuing their dreams? Listen in and you'll learn not only is it attainable but it's a game-changer in the best ways possible. Today I have Jocelyn Burks on the podcast. Jocelyn is a true entrepreneur, she has built her own business and is killing the Luxury Brand & Web Design space. Also, not to mention she is fully invested in educating her fellow entrepreneurs with a program she's created: Level Up Launch Club. Visit her website today ...

NFL & Marriage Rookie Season

October 20, 2021 20:45 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Charlie made the team!! We walk through our first NFL season experience but 2020 style. We had absolutely no idea what we were doing…I mean newlyweds, 2020, NFL football, and a big move across the country. As always, we have a lot to share so listen along as we spill all the things. We really open up and share the highs and lows of this crazy life. If you like what ya hear please leave us a review and follow us on Instagram: @behind.the.helmet @sydlwoerner @woerner_charlie

Bye Week Chat

October 13, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Take a look Behind the Helmet during an NFL Bye Week. A short 15 minute chat covering the season so far and our plans for the bye week. And oh ya…we aren’t rookies anymore!

Pro tip: Don't miss your NFL draft call

October 06, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Sharing our NFL draft story. Highly recommend NOT buying a refurbished phone days before a HUGE day in your life. Charlie walks us through what his “spring training” looked like during COVID while I take on explaining wedding planning during COVID with the unpredictable NFL life. This episode is all about our season of big life events. There are a lot of laughs and a few tears. If you enjoyed this podcast give us a follow and share it with a friend. Also, give us a follow on Instagram: @beh...

Transitioning from college football to the NFL

September 29, 2021 20:45 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Welcome to Behind the Helmet with Sydney Woerner where I showcase the women who make sacrifices to propel their man's dream job of playing a professional sport and shed light on this misinterpreted lifestyle. My husband, Charlie, a former University of Georgia football player and a current San Francisco 49er will be joining me on today's show. For our first episode, we take a look Behind the Helmet as a couple. Join us as we recap our journey from college athletics, engagement, transitioning...

Behind the Helmet Trailer

September 28, 2021 18:55 - 32 seconds - 513 KB

Marrying a man entering into one of the most publicized and stereotyped careers I was nervous, excited, and scared but mostly clueless. You'd think that since there are entire TV networks dedicated to my husband's employer that there would be a general understanding of the reality of his career but there isn't. And there's even less of an understanding of what I, a wife of a professional athlete's life is like or what I should expect or just a gentle heads up of how difficult it is to find m...