Tom Fisher discusses navigating life with diabetes during his athletic career, highlighting the emotional challenges, support systems, and mindset shift from being a "diabetic" to a "person with diabetes." He shares insights on managing diabetes while playing college soccer, the importance of community, and how his athletic experiences shaped his professional life. Fisher emphasizes leadership, listening, and continuous learning, offering advice to young athletes and professionals on embracing their journeys and building connections.

In this conversation, Lindsey Zeltwanger discusses her experience choosing a college and university, her journey with a new lacrosse program, the growth and change in the team, transitioning to life after sports, finding passion and purpose, and the need for scaling support for athletes. She emphasizes the importance of athletes understanding the skills they learn from their sport and finding ways to apply them in their daily lives. Lindsey also highlights the challenges athletes face in transitioning to life after sports and the need for more support and resources in this area.

In this episode, Andrew discusses his journey from being a standout soccer player to becoming a placekicker on his high school football team. We explore every aspect of his transition, from his successful experience as an Ivy League placekicker at Penn to his thriving career as a marketing executive, working with renowned sports brands like Gatorade and Nike. Andrew talks about the significance of perseverance, self-motivation, and calculated risk-taking. His insights on nurturing valuable relationships, seeking guidance, and excelling as a young professional are truly inspiring.

In our first ever UAS podcast episode, Sarah Nicholson shares her journey to discovering her love for running in high school. She talks about the rivalry she had with a teammate during high school and how it pushed them both to improve, highlighting the transformative power of rivalry in fostering growth. Sarah also discusses the importance of considering the bigger picture when choosing a college, not just based on sports but also for overall growth and opportunities. She opens up about maintaining a positive mindset during challenging times, such as the abrupt end of her senior year due to COVID-19, showcasing resilience and the healing power of sports. Additionally, Sarah discusses how therapy helped her transition from being a college athlete to adulthood, emphasizing the importance of mental health in sports and life.