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Breaking with Tradition with Orthopedic Surgeon Ashley Bassett

Madam Athlete - December 27, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to orthopedic surgeon Ashley Bassett about breaking with tradition. Dr. Bassett is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey and the co-host of The Sports Docs Podcast with previous Madam Athlete guest, Dr. Catherine Logan. As...

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Finding a Job that Shares Your Values with UConn Women’s Basketball Sports Performance Director Andrea Hudy

Madam Athlete - December 20, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to Director of Sports Performance for UConn Women’s Basketball Andrea Hudy about finding a job that shares your values.  Throughout her career, Andrea has sought out opportunities to make sure she has the skills and the knowledge to provide her athletes with pers...

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Celebrating Your Achievements Instead of Dwelling on the To-Do List

Madam Athlete - December 13, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes
Hello! And welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m proposing a way for you to end your year strong, feeling good about yourself and your career, so you can...

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Podswap: Hear Her Sports Interview with Olympian Molly Seidel

Madam Athlete - December 06, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes
On today’s episode, we’re doing something new and featuring an episode of the podcast Hear Her Sports hosted by Elizabeth Emory. This is a collaborative podswap between Elizabeth and I to help introduce you to new kickass podcasts showcasing women in sports. Elizabeth kindly shared one of my epi...

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Crafting Your Brand with Sports Marketing Executive Brette Sadler

Madam Athlete - November 29, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to sports marketing executive Brette Sadler about crafting your brand. Brette is the Vice President at PRP, a sports management and marketing firm. A lifelong athlete, Brette was drawn to sports marketing because it gave her the opportunity to work on the busines...

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Leaning on Our Support Systems with Orthopedic Surgeon Caitlin Chambers

Madam Athlete - November 22, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Caitlin Chambers about leaning on our support systems.  Dr. Chambers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Associate Program Director for the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program at the University of M...

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Seeking Out Self-Improvement with UConn Academic Counselor Alana Butler

Madam Athlete - November 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour
On today’s episode, I’m talking to Academic Counselor Alana Butler about seeking out self-improvement. Alana is an academic counselor and Associate Director of the Student-Athlete Success Program at UConn who loves helping students feel comfortable being their authentic selves. She started out ...

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Finding and Building Relationships with Mentors and Sponsors (while avoiding the assholes!)

Madam Athlete - November 08, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes
Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m talking about all things mentors, sponsors, and assholes. Because finding and building relationships with mentors ...

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Adapting to a Changing World with Sports Journalist Jane McManus

Madam Athlete - November 01, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to sports journalist Jane McManus about adapting to a changing world. Jane is currently the Executive Director at the Center for Sports Media at Seton Hall University and a columnist for Deadspin. When Jane graduated from Columbia University’s Graduate School of ...

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Choosing to Focus on Work You Love with Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Stephanie Di Stasi

Madam Athlete - October 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour
On today’s episode, I’m talking to Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Dr. Stephanie Di Stasi about choosing to focus on work you love and where it feels like you can have the most impact. Dr. Di Stasi is an Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at The Ohio State Universit...

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Improving Your Weaknesses with Professor of Sport Administration Erianne Weight

Madam Athlete - October 18, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to professor of sport administration Dr. Erianne Weight about improving your weaknesses. Erianne is a professor at UNC Chapel Hill where her research and work focus on joining the not-all-that-different worlds of athletics and academics. A former heptathlete hers...

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USWNT Live at Wembley

Settle the Score - October 14, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 87 ratings
On today's episode we discuss two disappointing matches- or were they?  Was the 2-1 USWNT loss to England at Wembley really deserved?  What was up with that off-sides call?  Were there some bright spots to be found, despite the dismal second game against Spain?  Well, no, not really.  We also di...

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Who Are You Outside of Your Job?

Madam Athlete - October 11, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes
Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m asking you who are you outside of your job. Because I believe that: 1 – We should be more than our jobs, that we a...

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Knowing When to Pivot with Athletes Unlimited’s Senior Director of Special Projects Athletes Unlimited Nicole Pawlak

Madam Athlete - October 04, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to the Senior Director of Special Projects for Athletes Unlimited, Nicole Pawlak, about knowing when to pivot. Nicole is a global brand marketing expert who has fashioned a career throughout the world of sports. Currently, she’s the Senior Director of Special Pro...

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Going Where You’re Valued with Coach and Paralympian Stephanie Wheeler

Madam Athlete - September 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour
On today’s episode, I’m talking to coach and Paralympian Stephanie Wheeler about going where you’re valued. Stephanie is the head coach of the women’s wheelchair basketball team at the University of Illinois. An alum of the program herself, winning three national championships, as well as being...

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Mentorship with Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Kate Jochimsen

Madam Athlete - September 20, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Dr. Kate Jochimsen about mentorship. I’m especially excited to share this interview because Dr. Jochimsen is junior faculty, early in her career, but has so much wisdom and insight already. And it’s nice to hear from so...

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Breaking Down What Causes "Imposter Syndrome"

Madam Athlete - September 13, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutes
Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m going to talk all about this whole “imposter syndrome” situation. Because right now, and for the last time this y...

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Separating Your Role From Your Identity with Athlete, Author, and Leadership Specialist Lisa C. Willis

Madam Athlete - September 06, 2022 06:00 - 59 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to athlete, author, and leadership specialist, Lisa C. Willis. Lisa is a former basketball player, with a career spanning from UCLA to the WNBA. When an injury forced her off of the court, Lisa thought she could use her next job to replace the role of basketball ...

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How to Build a Peer Support System With Associate Professor and Research Scientist Johna Register-Mihalik

Madam Athlete - August 30, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to Associate Professor and Research Scientist Dr. Johna Register-Mihalik about how to build a peer support system because you don’t have to go it alone in your career. Johna works at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an Associate Professor of Ath...

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Dick, Kerr Ladies FC and Abby Wambach's Sister

Settle the Score - August 25, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 87 ratings
Today Settle the Score brings you a very special episode!  We recently read a new graphic memoir by Kelcey Ervick called The Keeper and fell in love with it!  It explores everything we love to talk about on the show- the intersection of soccer and feminism and how soccer is so much more than jus...

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Creating Your Own Space with Temple’s Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness, and Performance Stephany Coakley

Madam Athlete - August 23, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour
On today’s episode, I’m talking to certified mental performance consultant Dr. Stephany Coakley about creating your own space. Stephany works with student-athletes to develop mental health skills as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness and Performance at Temple Uni...

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Taking an Unexpected Career Path with Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Gráinne Donnelly

Madam Athlete - August 16, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to physiotherapist Gráinne Donnelly about taking an unexpected career path. Gráinne is a physiotherapist in Northern Ireland helping to change the perception of pelvic floor rehab. Initially, Gráinne planned on becoming the world’s best sports physio. But that wa...

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Take Your Vacation

Madam Athlete - August 09, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes
Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode it’s time to take your freaking vacation! I’ll share the science-backed evidence showing the health benefits of vacat...

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Ready for the Next Challenge with Orthopaedic Surgeon Stacie Grossfeld

Madam Athlete - August 02, 2022 06:00 - 44 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld about being ready for the next challenge. Stacie has her own orthopaedic practice in Louisville and values the independence she’s found as a surgeon employed outside of a hospital system. To keep her practice running, S...

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Finding Your Why with Professor of Sports Leadership and Coaching for High-Performance Cathy Utzschneider

Madam Athlete - July 26, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to Professor of Sports Leadership and Coaching for High-Performance Dr. Cathy Utzschneider about finding your why. Cathy is a professor teaching courses on high performance at Boston College and the founder of MOVE!, a goal-setting program that emphasizes balanci...

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Alex Morgan Finishes

Settle the Score - July 19, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 87 ratings
The USWNT is headed to the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics!  Phew!  After all the handwringing, we discuss their 1-0 win over Canada, as well as the 3-0 win over Costa Rica.  We dissect Alex Morgan's stone cold PK, the defensive line's solid performance over Canada, and Lindsay Horan's appa...

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Telling a Story Through Research with Sports Sociologist Andrea Bundon

Madam Athlete - July 19, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes
On today’s episode, I’m talking to sports sociologist Dr. Andrea Bundon about telling a story through research. Andrea is an assistant professor of kinesiology at the University of British Columbia where she studies the intersections of sport, physical activity, health, disability, and social i...

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Vlatko Needs To Let It Simmer

Settle the Score - July 12, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 87 ratings
On today's podcast we talk about the two USWNT victories against Jamaica and Mexico.  Unfortunately, there wasn't too much for us to love about that performance against Mexico, and we try to figure out what exactly is going on with Vlatko.  Is this a player problem, a him problem?  But hey, at l...

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How to Define Success for Yourself

Madam Athlete - July 12, 2022 06:00 - 29 minutes
Welcome back to another special episode of the Madam Athlete podcast! On the second Tuesday of the month, I take a deep dive into a career-related topic, and on today’s episode I’m talking all about how you can define success for yourself and why it's so important. Here's the thing... Most of ...

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Gel Like Jello, Or Gel Like Deodorant?

Settle the Score - July 05, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 87 ratings
On today's episode, we discuss the latest USWNT 3-0 win over Haiti.  Even though we mostly agreed with Vlatko's personnel choices, we're starting to wonder how best to let these young ones gel together.  We also discuss Alex Morgan's excellent two goals, what it means that Megan Rapinoe still ha...

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