Today, former pro tennis player Kady Pooler shares how she figured it out in life after tennis. We talk about tangible things you can do today - including exercise, finding an accountability partner, and developing a mindfulness practice (among other things!).Check out kirbymethod.com to learn more.Happy listening!…

“Hi, I’m Jenna, and I play water polo.” Today, former Stanford water polo player Jenna Gunderson tells us who she is now (and how she finishes that sentence) after retiring from water polo. We talk about why it’s important to try new things, and cover tangible career skills you already have as an athlete.We also discuss the benefits of yoga, both i…

Today, former collegiate soccer play Arianne Heaton shares her experience transitioning out of soccer. Only 2% of collegiate athletes go pro, so what happens to the other 98% of athletes who don’t go pro? We talk about the challenges and advice on finding a fulfilling career, how to stop beating yourself for not working out as hard as you did as an…

Today, former Stanford swimmer Fiona Gispen shares her experience transitioning out of swimming. We talk about a really big question - who am I in life post sport? How do I define myself now that I’m no longer an athlete?We also dive into how to measure success in life post sport, how long it can take to feel “normal” again after retiring, and idea…

Today, former Stanford soccer alumni (and pro women’s soccer alumni) Rachel Quon, Maddie Thompson, and Annie Case share their experiences in life after soccer. We talk about trying to struggling to find structure and defining goals in life post sport, and the challenges that can come in finding a community that actually feels like a team.Wondering …

Today, former Stanford water polo player, Emily Clopp, shares her journey finding a killer exercise routine in life after water polo. From all high intensity interval training, to taking a a break completely from working out, to finding yoga and a balance of activity in the day to day, we cover it all.Finding an exercise routine that works can be t…

Today, we're talking about a big area of focus for former athletes - CAREER. Learn how Maddie O'Meara, former Stanford University track and field athlete, found a career she loves and how she figured out what WINNING in her career means to her.We also cover some game changing tools you already have as an athlete to kill it in your career and Maddie…

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Sara Groton, nutrition and eating psychology coach. We talk about body image challenges, how to work on body confidence in life post sport, and the positive effects of turning judgment into curiosity. We discuss how to find an eating routine in life post sport and the challenges that come with it. Sara sha…

Today I chat with Liz Mills, former coxswain and national champion at Brown. We talk about one of her biggest challenges in transitioning out of her athletic career: finding a team in life post sport. Join us as we discuss about what worked and what didn’t in looking for a team in career, exercise and relationships.We also cover “finding the joyful…

Do you want to feel more confident in yourself and your capabilities in life post sport? Do you want to feel more sure, more steady in what you’re doing, the life you’re living, and your every day choices? Today we’re talking about how to be more confident (including how to use the confidence you felt as an athlete (!) in your life today), with tec…

Today I’m talking with former Stanford soccer player Emily Oliver about her experience in finding a career, workout routine, and what she excels at as much soccer, in life post sports career.We dive into the challenges that come with defining success in life post sport, finding purpose, and more.By Podcast by Allison 'Kirby' Falk

How do you find your exercise routine in life post sport? A lot of athletes struggle to find a balanced and healthy exercise routine when they are done with their sports careers. This week we explore helpful tips to find the right exercise routine for you!By Podcast by Allison 'Kirby' Falk

Feeling indecisive? Not sure what to do? This week you'll have the opportunity to get in touch with your intuition to help answer questions you're working through. Should I find a new job? What the heck is next from here? Am I unhappy or is this just life? Should I go on that vacay?Experience a guided visualization to meet your 80 year old self and…

Happiness leads to success, not the other way around. Instead of thinking I’ll lose the weight and then feel more confident, think I’ll work on feeling more confident, and then losing the weight will come. Instead of thinking I’ll find a job aligned with my true calling in life and then I’ll be happier, more content, think I’ll work on being happy …

How do I differentiate between what I feel like I should do and what I actually want to do? I offer 3 concrete tools to help you get there.I also announce the Design Your Life 101 workshop pilot, kicking off in later September. Please check out kirbymethod.com for more information and to sign up!By Podcast by Allison 'Kirby' Falk

Today, in kicking off Kirby Method podcast series, I talk about the secret achieving your goals. Particularly the secret to developing goals focused on behavior we want to create and be part of our daily routines (e.g. eating healthier, meditating every day, exercising regularly, etc).I also announce the Design Your Life 101 workshop pilot, kicking…