2026 has been a huge year for Shea Dolce. First, the Connecticut native wrapped up a stellar lacrosse career at Boston College. Then, she was selected second overall in the Women's Lacrosse League (WLL) Draft to the Boston Guard, won gold with Team USA at the World Lacrosse Women's Championships, named 'Player of the Game,' and scored a coaching gig at Dartmouth College! Shea is one of the best goalies in the sport -- she plays with precision and joy. She was hooked from the jump and has been chasing success ever since. Today we dive into:

• Winning gold at the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship -- the team, the environment, and what the experience meant to her
• Privilege of continuing her playing career with the Boston Guard in an "electric, die-hard (sports) city"
• How the Boston College Women's Lacrosse Program has created such a special culture on and off the field
• Excitement around WLL and Shea's hopes and predictions for the future
• Why coaching at Dartmouth is an exciting opportunity to push the game forward and give back
• Shea's unconventional introduction to the goalie position & special connection with her coach
• The superstitions she's dropped to become more flexible for the WLL schedule and which she cannot let go

Follow Shea on social media: @sbdolce

Follow the Boston Guard on social: @wllguard

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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After 4 years at Temple University, and a final year of eligibility at Boston College, defender Courtney Taylor wasn't ready to say goodbye to lacrosse, so, she found ways to keep playing. Courtney played three years with Athletes Unlimited, went on to bring home a gold medal for Team USA at the World Lacrosse Box Championships in 2024, and just wrapped up her second year with the Boston Guard in the Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL). Today we dive into:

• Settling into year 2 with the Boston Guard in a city-based league
• What attracted her to Boston College (and the lacrosse program) for her master's degree
• How her lifelong competitiveness prepared her to chase lacrosse at the highest level
• What preparation looked like to play a key role in becoming the inaugural box lacrosse world champions
• The differences between box and field lacrosse (including training!)
• What a day-in-the-life looks like as she balances her corporate and athletics careers
• How shifting her mindset from "I have to" to "I get to" has helped her chase big dreams
• Predictions for what the league and sport will look like in 5 years

Follow along with Courtney on social: @courtneyy.taylorrr

Follow along with the Boston Guard on social: @wllguard

Learn more about the WLL: thewll.com

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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There's new rowing discipline debuting at the LA 2028 Summer Olympic Games: beach sprints! It's completely different than traditional rowing (think Head of the Charles Regatta!) but exactly what Sera Moon Busse had always hoped for in the sport. Sera won silver at the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprints and won back-to-back Canadian Henleys. She's started rowing her sophomore year at Tufts University and was hooked. As a speed and power athlete she was thrilled when beach sprints were introduced. You may also recognize her from Hydrow where she coaches athletes across the globe. Today we dive into:

• What beach sprints are -- how they work & how they differ immensely from classic rowing
• Why Sera was excited to explore the new discipline after years of training on flat water
• How she approaches goalsetting for BIG goals and the smaller ones along the way
• Strategies she uses to navigate setbacks, physical and mental
• How mental training has bolstered her physical training and competition performances
• What a day in the life looks like in training camp

Follow Sera on social: @seramoonbusse

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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Lauren Shehadi is one of the most recognizable voices covering Major League Baseball. The host and reporter has loved the sport since her Little League days, and now she gets to be a part of it at the professional level. Lauren is a co-host of 'MLB Central' on the MLB Network among other sports assignments (think: on-field during MLB post-season, March Madness, etc!) Earlier this year she was hired for Netflix's MLB coverage as their in-game reporter, giving her the opportunity to cover the MLB at Field of Dreams Game on Thursday, August 13th. Today we dive in to:

• Her genuine excitement to cover the MLB at Field of Dreams Game for Netflix
• Balancing the entertainment and nostalgia of the game with the stakes of a regular season matchup between the Phillies and Twins
• How her humble beginnings in the industry prepared her for this moment
• Why thorough prep work helps her gameday confidence & ability to roll with the inevitable unpredictability of sports
• "Blessing in the breaking"

Follow along with Lauren on social: @laurenshehadi

Watch the MLB at Field of Dreams Game on Netflix -- coverage begins at 6:30pm EST // game is scheduled for 7:30pm EST

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts is the woman you want on your team when you're looking to find peace in our world's chaos. Chelsea is a highly sought-after yoga, meditation, and breathwork teacher (you probably know her from Peloton!) She found yoga first as a workout and quickly realized that it could (and would!) bring so much to her life. She is a graduate of Spellman College and went on to get her PhD in educational studies from Emory. It was there she coined the concept of "inner literacy," which she dives into today. Now, Chelsea combines all of the lessons and life experiences to continue to learn, build community and help others find peace, presence and power. Today we dive into:

• Her first yoga class; what drew her in and what made her stay going back
• How she went from teaching 3rd grade to teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness to millions across the globe
• The transformative experience with girls and teens at Spellman College's Yoga, Literature & Art Camp
• What it means to slow down and simplify the common cue of "take a deep breath"
• Why embracing reality and coexistence opens the door for more opportunity in the yoga practice
• What inner literary is and how it is important to understanding self and community
• Power of truly being present
• Why the opportunity to lead classes at The Residency in Martha's Vineyard makes her emotional & excited

Follow along with Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts on social: @chelsealovesyoga

For more on The Residency: theresidencybybrandnew.com

More on Peloton: onepeloton.com

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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It’s not often that you find your passion and purpose at the same time. So, when Ednaija 'Nay' Lassiter did, she stepped into her power. Nay grew up playing basketball in Boston and went on to play through high school and college. It was during college when she started to struggle with her mental health, where she found help, and where she found her purpose. So, Nay founded "Heavy Hearted Convos" to ensure that youth today have easy access to the mental health resources, workshops, and mentorship. She has not left her love of basketball behind, she is the head girls' basketball coach at Governor's Academy. She is changing people's lives and making them feel seen and valued. Today we dive into:

• How she found strength in her story & took ownership of both the highs and lows
• Her beginning days with basketball & her relentless desire to compete
• Mental health struggles & support
• Inspiration behind 'Heavy Hearted Convos,' the non-profit that makes mental wellness accessible, relatable & real
• Power, significance & joy she finds in relationship building
• Why coaching teen girls is important to Nay & how it's been healing for her
  • Non-negotiables for young athletes to be successful as individuals and a team

If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 or find resources here.

For more information about Heavy Hearted Convos: heavyheartedconvos.com

Follow Heavy Hearted Convos on social: @heavyhconvos

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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Imagine a sports bra that doesn’t chafe, doesn’t dig into your shoulders or torso, or require a second one to provide adequate support. Basically, imagine a sports bra that fits! That’s exactly what Harvard engineer and Robyn Athletic founder Sara Falkson is after! You probably know her from her viral videos on social (or her first episode here on the podcast!) Now, Sara is taking all she worked on at Harvard and is developing the first Robyn sports bra set to release in Spring 2027. Of course, Robyn started with the bra but is now so much more, including body confidence workshops. Sara was inspired by her own story in sport – a former Dartmouth College field hockey captain – and the widely reported stat from a Dove study finding that nearly 50% of girls drop out of sports by the time they’re 14 years old. Today we dive into:

• Why Sara decided to push forward with redesigning the sports bra (and beyond!) after graduating from Harvard in 2025
• How the Robyn community has been vital in growing the mission and meaning of the brand
• How using a 'design thinking approach' in body confidence workshops allows girls and teens to take ownership of opinions and feel valued for their ideas
• Why Robyn's core product design factor is max adjustability
• The design focuses: adjustability, padding, fabric, etc.
• What she's learned from a year of designing a tech pack, building a team & more
• How long you should keep a sports bra in your rotation
• The Robyn Ambassador program with college and high school students

To learn more about Robyn: robynathletic.com

Follow Robyn on social: @robyn_athletic

Follow Sara Falkson on social: @sfalkson

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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It didn't take long for goalkeeper Casey Murphy to become a fan favorite in Boston. The USWNT and NWSL veteran signed with the Boston Legacy FC last year after 5 years with the North Carolina Courage last summer. She quickly embraced a leadership role, helping lay the foundation for a championship culture in Title Town. Murphy knows what it means to be successful. In her first start for the USWNT she recorded a clean sheet, becoming the seventh goalkeeper to accomplish the feat. She's also been on some of the world's biggest stages, including the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, and won an Olympic gold medal in 2024. Today we dive into:

• What convinced Casey to sign with Boston Legacy FC
• Why embracing a leadership role has felt like the next step in her career & what it's been like with a new team
• How she spent her first week off as a Bostonian
• Casey's addiction to chasing improvement, especially after her USWNT debut shutout
• How she shows up as a teammate, captain and leader on the field and sideline on both the national and club level
• Why she and her husband started one-day Casey Murphy Goalkeeping Academy clinics across the country
• 2024 Paris Summer Olympic experience & gold medal (and full circle feeling!)

For more info on Casey Murphy Goalkeeping Academy: cmgksoccer.com

Follow Casey on social: @caseymurphy11

Learn more about Boston Legacy FC & get tickets: bostonlegacyfc.com

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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