In this solo episode, host Gabbie Ewing shares updates on everything happening behind the scenes at The Athlete Confidential, along with some personal life changes. Reflecting on the transitions in her life, Gabbie is reminded of a significant moment—her retirement from soccer. She discusses five valuable lessons she learned while navigating through change.

In this episode we are joined by Anna Miller, former collegiate soccer player and current overseas goalie who shares her coming out story and the internal struggles she faced exploring her queer identity while maintaining her athlete identity.

Anna made a decision to transfer after her sophomore year despite loving and thriving in the soccer program where she started her collegiate career, a sacrifice that would change the trajectory of her student-athlete experience on and off the field.

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We sit down with DJ Ahana, a former college basketball player turned mental health therapist. From team manager to starter, DJ shares his unconventional journey through college sports and what kept him motivated through it all. DJ eventually discovered an interest in pursuing a career in mental health where he went on a personal discovery to self-love and understanding of himself outside of sport.

We explore DJ's path from college athlete to mental health professional and his desire to share his passion with other athletes like himself. As a young Black man, DJ candidly expresses his personal struggles and the challenges he faced in finding his place in the mental health field.

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