In this episode, we sit down with Caitlin Broadwell, a former collegiate volleyball player who turned one of the hardest parts of being an athlete into the focus of her work.

After playing at CSU Pueblo and LSU, Caitlin found herself facing the same question so many athletes do… what now? That question led her to become a mental health therapist, Athletics Case Manager, start the Hanging Up the Jersey podcast, and eventually publish the Hanging Up the Jersey workbook to help athletes navigate life after sport.

We talk about her experience transitioning out of volleyball, the identity shift that comes with it, and how she’s now helping other athletes through that same process in a real, tangible way. We love this episode, and we hope you do too!

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In this episode of After the Athlete, we chat with Dale Garland, the Run Director of the Hardrock 100. Before leading one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the world, Dale was an ultrarunner himself—pushing limits on the trails and even helping open the Colorado Trail through his own miles.

After an injury brought his running career to an unexpected end, Dale was forced to redefine his identity and relationship with the sport he loved. Instead of walking away, he found a new purpose—helping build, shape, and lead a race that represents grit, community, and the true spirit of endurance.

We talk about the transition out of running, what it means to stay connected to your passion in a new way, and how sometimes your next chapter ends up being even bigger than your first. Enjoy!!

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Welcome to Season 2 of After the Athlete! We hope everyone is having a great 2026 so far. To kick things off, we’re joined by Jake Stewart and Mike Daniels, founders of Locker Room 2 Boardroom, a nationwide network dedicated to helping former athletes find opportunities, community, and just have access. They are also committed to helping college athletes bridge the gap between being and athlete and the real world.

We discuss Jake and Mike's backgrounds as athletes, what their transition out of sports looked like, as well as how they started LR2BR.

We are so excited to be back with new episodes every other Thursday. Follow, rate, and leave us a review—it's the easiest way to support the pod and help other former athletes find us!

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