In this wrap-up episode, Sam Kelley reflects on the journey of this podcast, exploring FIERCE topics like identity, femininity, the physical, the mental, and the spiritual for female athletes. FIERCE expresses deep gratitude to its listeners and supporters. To help shape future content, Q&A sessions, and potential guest appearances for the upcoming season, listeners are invited to take a brief three-minute survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEJcIa9Vd6JcmAIvsJFgNYdui4PZe3meO2SD7NE4jbtVDYBQ/viewform . Listeners are also encouraged to check out Sam Kelley’s book Be Fierce or join the new Fierce Athlete Chapters initiative to lead and share this content with your own teams, high schools, and universities.

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Darilyn Bixenman, Catholic women's psychologist, is back for another version of “This or That”. Blending fun personal preferences with practical counseling expertise, they navigate a range of topics—from choosing between grueling 3,000-foot bike climbs and marathons to picking favorite spiritual giants like St. Teresa of Ávila. The conversation shifts into deeper waters as Darilyn redefines common spiritual expressions like "let go and let God," unpacks the distinct roles of therapy versus confession and spiritual direction, and explains why overthinking fuels modern anxiety.

Show Notes:

- Previous Episodes with Darilyn: Episodes 16 and 17

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Get ready for another fun, lighthearted round of "This or That"! In this quick episode, Sam Kelley sits down with recent identity podcast guest, former college swimmer, professional Ironman triathlete and "baker extraordinaire" Rachel Zilinskas. Utilizing a random question generator, they put their similarities and differences to the test—debating everything from blindfolded cake baking to a memorable 20-mile sightseeing bike ride they shared in Italy just days after the crash Rachel talked about in our Identity episode!

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