Strong Girls Pod is a podcast dedicated to having conversations with current and former professional and college female athletes, built by questions that young girls want to have answered and everything in between! Learn about the importance of girls and women’s sports and mental health, favorite mental skills for performance, inspirational advice, and more. Strong role models can help create and promote strong mindsets, and as a result create strong girls. We are here to bring these role mo ...
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Victoria Arlen: Face it. Embrace it. Defy it. Conquer it.
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Welcome back to another empowering episode of Strong Girls Pod! Today, we have a guest whose story is bound to leave you inspired, moved, and ready to take on any challenge life throws your way. Joining Strong Girls Pod today is Victoria Arlen, a 1x gold and 3x silver Paralympic medalist, and current ESPN commentator and personality. Victoria’s is …
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Welcome back to another episode of Strong Girls Pod! In this week’s episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Taylor Ruck, a true icon in the world of competitive swimming. Taylor, a decorated Olympian and Stanford swimming star, began her international career as a teenager, making waves by competing in her first Olympics AND securing a medal at jus…
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Welcome back to Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by Wiss! In today’s chat, Jenna Gray, a Stanford women’s volleyball alumna and a current professional indoor volleyball player, joins us to share her story. If you've ever wondered what it takes to thrive at the highest levels of sport across MULTIPLE disciplines, this episode is a must-listen. Over …
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Phylicia George: Fire Determines Fate
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Welcome back to Strong Girls Pod! Today, we’re beyond thrilled to have a conversation with the phenomenal Phylicia George, a true powerhouse in the world of sports. In this episode, we dive deep into the incredible journey of Phylicia, a two-time Olympic track and field standout for Team Canada who made a remarkable transition to winter sports, ear…
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Ally Hammel: Building Culture & Finding Passion
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Strong Girls Pod! In today’s episode, we are thrilled to have the incredibly talented Ally Hammel joining Charlie on the show. Ally, a key player on the United States Field Hockey National Team, discusses gearing up for an exhilarating competition in Paris, and we couldn’t be more excited to dive into her…
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Liv Coffey: No Olympic Path Looks the Same
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Welcome back to Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by Wiss! This season – our SGU-lympic season–, we’re diving into the world of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, celebrating their triumphs and tenacity as we count down to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. In our debut episode, we’re thrilled to have the incredible Liv Coffey join us. Liv Coffey, a two-time…
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Welcome to episode 10 and our season 1 finale of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this phenomenal finale, Charlie brings a powerhouse guest to the stage – none other than the current Stanford Women’s basketball standout, Cameron Brink. The list of accolades is impressive: 2023 WBCA Defensive Player of the Year, 3x Pac-12 Champion, 2021 …
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Welcome to Episode 9 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this special installment, host Charlie is joined by a remarkable guest and her former roommate, Lexie Hull. Lexie, an alumna of Stanford Women’s basketball, brings with her an amazing journey with numerous accolades along the way, including clinching the 2021 National Championship…
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Welcome to Episode 8 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this compelling edition, Charlie sits down with a Strong Girls United legend, Skyler Espinoza. An alumna of Columbia Women’s Rowing, Stanford Women’s Lightweight Rowing, and present day professional cyclist, Skyler's journey unfolds full of transitions and triumphs. A story that i…
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Jordan Robbins: Finding Strength from Discomfort
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Welcome to Episode 7 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! Charlie engages in a very real, very intimate conversation with none other than Jordan Robbins – a former NCAA volleyball player turned CEO and founder of Revly Sport, a revolutionary activewear brand that seamlessly blends the functionality of athletic wear with the luxurious comfor…
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Welcome to Episode 6 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this special edition, host Charlie brings listeners an exclusive conversation with none other than her former teammate and current professional US indoor volleyball superstar, Morgan Hentz. As a three-time national champion with the Stanford Cardinal, and now a force with the US W…
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Clair DeGeorge: "No One Ever Told Me No"
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Welcome to Episode 5 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! In this installment, Charlie engages in a captivating conversation with Clair DeGeorge, a trailblazing member of the inaugural draft class of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Discover the essence of resilience and determination as Clair shares her experiences and insigh…
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Devon Newberry: The Power of a Comeback Story
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Welcome to Episode 4 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! Join Charlie in an exciting conversation with UCLA beach volleyball standout and emerging professional beach volleyball sensation, Devon Newberry. Dive into the intricate world of college athletics as Devon shares her firsthand experiences and sheds light on the demands that come wit…
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Kikkan Randall: Breaking Barriers and Winning Battles
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Welcome to Episode 3 of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! Join Charlie as she chats with Kikkan Randall, a 5-time Winter Olympian, Olympic Gold medalist, and World Champion. In this episode, we dive into Kikkan's approach to goal-setting, breaking down larger objectives into smaller, meaningful steps. Discover her mindset practices during t…
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Lauren Fendrick: Celebrating Wins, and Learning From Lowlights
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Strong Girls Pod, proudly brought to you by WISS! Prepare to dive into the dynamic world of professional beach volleyball with three-time AVP Best Blocker and a seasoned 2016 Olympian, Lauren Fendrick. Join Charlie in this exclusive conversation with her coach of five years, where Lauren shares her unparalleled wisdom, gaine…
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Welcome to the first episode of Strong Girls Pod, brought to you by WISS! Charlie Ekstrom chats with Lani Silversides, a former division 1 basketball player and the founder of Strong Girls United. Listen in for an introduction to the podcast, the people behind it (and in it), and the non-profit organization that inspires it all, Strong Girls United…
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