Sara is flying solo this week, talking with D1 rower turned pro sailor, Sara Stone. Stone rowed at Dartmouth college, and after taking a job working at the CDC after graduation, she was inspired to learn how to sail after watching an all-women’s sailing team race around the world. During the episode, the two talk about Stone’s career ending rowing injury in college, starting her next career in epidemiology after college working at the CDC, and her eventual decision to quit her job and return to sport as a sailor, eventually becoming a US Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year finalist and the first woman ever to win the TP52 Super Series World Champion as a navigator.

Julia and Sara sit down with their former teammate, Sofia Perez!! Sofia has had a whirlwind of injuries throughout her career, getting a hip replacement at 24 years old. She goes into details about overcoming injuries, how it impacted her post grad life, and how she leaned into health and wellness to get her through life beyond sports.

This week, Olivia Arizin shares her journey as a college athlete, discussing her experiences with performance anxiety, the importance of mental health in sports, and the support systems that helped her navigate challenges. She emphasizes the significance of having a balanced identity beyond athletics and offers advice for athletes facing similar struggles. She discusses the importance of finding a balance between fun and intensity in sports, the tools she learned to manage anxiety, and the self-discovery process during her athletic career.

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