Same Sport, Different Journeys: D1 Track & Field Twins Izze & Sofia Calabrese

Hip Replacement at 24 & Leaning Into Wellness with Sofia Perez

Julia and Sara sit down with their former teammate, Sofia Perez!! Sofia has had a whirlwind of injuries throughout her career, getting a hip replacement at 24 years old. She goes into details about overcoming injuries, how it impacted her post grad life, and how she leaned into health and wellness to get her through life beyond sports.

Olivia Arizin, D1 Track: Overcoming Performance Anxiety

This week, Olivia Arizin shares her journey as a college athlete, discussing her experiences with performance anxiety, the importance of mental health in sports, and the support systems that helped her navigate challenges. She emphasizes the significance of having a balanced identity beyond athletics and offers advice for athletes facing similar struggles. She discusses the importance of finding a balance between fun and intensity in sports, the tools she learned to manage anxiety, and the self-discovery process during her athletic career.     athletesbeyondthegame.com social handles: @athletesbeyondthegame

Healthy Competitiveness and Finding Identity Outside of Sport

This week Julia and Sara are solo! They chat about finding a healthy relationship with their sport post-retirement, struggling with motivation, and a big life update.

Same Sport, Different Journeys: D1 Track & Field Twins Izze & Sofia Calabrese

In Athletes Beyond the Game this week, Julia and Sara kick off season two with D1 track athletes and twins, Sofia and Izze Calabrese. During the episode, Sofia and Izze get real about the realities of being a female athlete in a sport that focuses on weight. They talk about growing up with a twin in the same sport, body image, overcoming an eating disorder, and finding your new identity after retirement.

A Look Back at Season 1!

To close out season 1, Julia and Sara sit down and go over their top three moments in 2025 and what episodes really resonated with each of them. The flow of this episode is extremely casual. We would love to hear your favorite episodes or moments this season!   Visit our website at athletesbeyondthegame.com   Instagram: @athletesbeyondthegame