Kendall.

Kendall. is a “plog”-like a vlog, but for the podcast world, where I share the rawness of what’s going on in my wild and beautiful brain. Over the years, I have recorded thousands of voice messages from when I was going through both identity-shattering and insanely awakening experiences. These messages were like a diary for me to process the fullest range of my emotions-from guttural tears to ecstatic bliss. I had no intention of sharing these with anyone. Until now. Using these voice messages, I’ll be telling stories about my life- like when I stepped away from the sport I dedicated my entire life to, enrolled in a year-long psychic school, lived in my car, discovered the profound impact psychedelics had on my mental health, and used unconventional approaches to heal my debilitating concussion symptoms. Enjoy the rideeee

pep talk be you do you f**k others 01/26/2022

what is a "plog"? and the sus brain scan that spurred my awakening 01/15/2022

80-Sydney Miramontez, on her eating disorder story and why birth control sucks 06/16/2021

79-I hated my body, but now I love my body and it weirds me out 05/29/2021

78-how I healed my "eating disorder" 05/07/2021

77-a day in the life of my eating disorder 03/04/2021

76- Jessica Shannon, the energy healer who changed my life 02/25/2021

75- Why My Hard work Wasn't Paying Off 02/18/2021

74-Caleb Campbell, on dealing with shame, vulnerability, and “holy frustrations” 02/04/2021

73- Diane Ulscini, on healing sports traumas 01/28/2021

72- Chris Goodwill, the magic of craniosacral therapy 01/21/2021

71-Sam Lofton, the power of meditation for athletes 01/14/2021

70-Gunnhildur Jonsdottir, on being your most authentic self 01/07/2021

69-Cara Stiwicki, on how to learn confidence 08/08/2020

68-sleep hacks/ how I healed my insomnia 07/29/2020

67-Amy Rodriguez, on juggling being a mom and a pro athlete 07/18/2020

66-Emily Kruger, on white privilege and culture in sports 07/01/2020

65-Elvis Akpla, on being more than a black athlete, overcoming poverty, and racism in sports (part 2) 06/24/2020

64-Elvis Akpla, on racism, Black American history, and dealing with different viewpoints than your own (part 1 of 2) 06/17/2020

64-Elvis Akpla, on racism, Black American history, and dealing with different viewpoints than your own (part 1 of 2) New podcast episode with the deep thinking, passionate, former pro football player Elvis Akpla. Elvis is one of the most curious, intellectual, constantly-expanding guys I know. Like, we’re talking photographic memory, constantly engaging in thought provoking convos, and will talk your ear off-in the best way- about the stuff that lights him up. Today he brings that fire to offers his unique perspective on the neglected parts of American history, and how he believes we can end racism and reconcile people who have different opinions than our own. Elvis was born in Dakar Senegal on the west coast of Africa. At a young age, his single mom and him moved to the United States-the first place he ever experienced racism. Elvis’ mom made sacrifice on sacrifice on sacrifice to ensure he received a good education. He ended up earning a last minute scholarship for track and field at University of Oregon. Freshman year, he walked on to the football team. He later transferred to Montana State where he became an All-American and graduated with a degree in cellular biology and neuroscience. After college, he had a brief stint with the Philadelphia Eagles, b and is currently earning two masters degree in Special Education and Biomedical Sciences. Elvis is full of knowledge and is just getting started. Shoutout to his beautiful fiancé Kara who low key to high key is his better half :) . This interview is split into two parts. In this episode (Part 1), Elvis talks about: The, often neglected in school, historical context that has led black people to be so oppressed today How the American constitution was created by slave-owners and was built for English slave-owning settlers Why blaming others for oppression is the worst way to create change The slogan “Make America Great Again,” and poses the question when was America ever great? Why educational opportunities is a key component to ending Black oppression And more! Resources: Be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other magical content A list of the 11 books that have had the biggest impact on my life as an athlete /episode/index/show/arrowliving/id/14844251

63-Becky Sauerbrunn, turning your weaknesses into strengths, having a presence, and believing in aliens 05/27/2020

63-Becky Sauerbrunn, turning your weaknesses into strengths, having a presence, and believing in aliens In today’s episode I interview cat lover, sci-fi fantasy aficionado, 2x World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, Becky Sauerbrunn. Y'all, no two ways about it, Becky is a baller. She is one of the most consistent players in the game of soccer. But, one of my favorite things about Becky is how she just straight up does her. She doesn’t change who she is to fit in. She speaks her opinion, about sometimes difficult topics, And she stands up for others. She is one of those leaders who leads by example and treats everyone with respect. I think that’s why she’s admired so much by all of her teammates. Becky was born in St Louis Missouri. She played basketball and volleyball, but always knew soccer was her number one love. Becky played at the University of Virginia, then went to the pro level and currently represents the USWNT. She has played professionally for the Washington Freedom, magicJack, DC United, Utah Royals FC, Roa IL, FC Kansas City, where she won’t two NWSL championships. She is now a Portland Thorn, which is lovely because Portland is the place she calls home. In the NWSL, she has earned the NWSL best 11 every single year and is a 4x defender of the year. Becky is a regular call-up for the national team. Like I said, she is a 2x World Cup Champion and an Olympic gold medalist. She captained the team from 2016-2018 and is currently the president of USWNT Players Association. She is huge advocate for equal pay. And I just want to reiterate she is a freakin’ good human being. In today’s episode, Becky talks about -how, as an introvert, she has trained her whole life for this quarantine -what sets national team players apart from other players (hint: not a lot) -dealing with having a huge dream, but so much of it being out of your control -the story of a youth national team coach telling her she had no speed or presence, and how she turned those “weaknesses” into strengths -why she named her cats Missy Elliott and Olive Oil -owning her nerdiness -what it was like when she opened a letter from her idol, Ruth Bader Ginsburg -her belief in aliens And more! Resources Be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other magical content A list of the 11 books that have had the biggest impact on my life as an athlete /episode/index/show/arrowliving/id/14521010

62-the day I decided to quit soccer, but the Universe shut me down (unfiltered journal entry) 05/06/2020

61-Elizabeth Williams, on playing a game with no fans (b/c of COVID-19), the value of education, and her love of jeopardy 04/29/2020

61-Elizabeth Williams, on playing a game with no fans (b/c of COVID-19), the value of education, and her love of jeopardy In today’s episode I interview WNBA Atlanta Dream player Elizabeth Williams on playing a game with no fans (b/c of COVID-19), the value of education, and her love of jeopardy. Elizabeth’s parents were born and raised in Nigeria. After getting married, they moved to England so her dad could enroll in pre-med classes. While there, Elizabeth was born, and shortly after, they moved to the United States. Elizabeth started playing basketball because a family friend mentioned that Elizabeth’s tall stature could make the sport a good fit for her. So, Elizabeth joined a team and ended up loving it. Eventually, she found a trainer who turned into a mentor, and got her to believe that she could be really good at this basketball thing. Throughout her childhood, her parents, both in the medical field, instilled the importance of education. Elizabeth decided to go to Duke to challenge herself both off and on the court. While at Duke, she studied pre-med with the intention to become a surgeon. On the court, Elizabeth earned National Freshman of the Year and NCAA Defensive Player of the Year honors She set school records for blocking shots, and was the first duke player to be named AP all American her first two years. After college, Elizabeth continued her career into the WNBA. She has earned accolades as WNBA Most Improved Player of the Year and is a 2017 WNBA All-Star. She has played overseas in Turkey, China and Russia, and has represented the US at the U-16-U-19 levels. Elizabeth was playing overseas in Turkey when the COVID outbreak began, forcing the league to cancel their season. In our conversation, Elizabeth talks about: -what it was like playing a game with no fans (because of COVID-19) -why she watches jeopardy every night -the time she sat in on an 8 hour spinal surgery -what it was like being an WNBA all-star -her passion for education and the importance of getting kids involved in STEM -the game she blocked 3 shots in one possession -how she’s gotten to level 5,000 of Candy Crush And more! Resources: Be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other magical content /episode/index/show/arrowliving/id/14168321

60-Yael Averbuch, on the process of mastery 04/22/2020

60-Yael Averbuch, on the process of mastery In today’s podcast, I interview the technical soccer goddess, Yael Averbuch. I first knew of Yael from afar, as I watched her YouTube videos that she posted of her dribbling and juggling drills. And I was like ‘damnnnn this girl is a hard ass worker and she’s got silky smooth touches that make me feel things.’ We recently got to know each other through a mutual friend and we bonded over the fact that we are both, what I like to call, “semi psycho obsessive human beings.” Or fully psycho, depending on who you’re talking to. People who are obsessive about their dreams are my kind of people. If you’re one of those people, I know this episode will resonate. Come join the club. Yael won two NCAA college cups with the North Carolina Tarheels. She has won three championships during her pro career with Sky Blue FC, Western New York flash, and FC Kansas City. She’s also played overseas in Russia, Sweden, and Cyprus. Yael has played for US at at every level of the youth national teams and represented the full team from 2007 to 2013. In 2018, Yael was forced to step away from playing due to ulcerative colitis. Despite not currently being on the pitch, she is still heavily involved in the game. She is the executive director of the NWSL Players Association. She is also the founder of Techne Futbol, a soccer training app that provides personal training for soccer players. I highly recommend checking the app out…like I said her touches make me feel things. In our conversation, Yael talks about: her addiction to being productive how positive things done in excess, can go to far why she enjoys not being good at things her process of mastery the one thing she would do differently, if she could go back and redo her national team career again the intimate details of her battle with ulcerative colitis and what this illness has taught her about herself And more. Resources: /episode/index/show/arrowliving/id/13987433

59-Kate Krieger-on getting more money into the hands of women 04/15/2020

59-Kate Krieger-on getting more money into the hands of women In today’s episode, I interview Ellevest Financial Advisor and former pro soccer player Kate Krieger. Kate works for Ellevest, a booming start-up investing platform dedicated towards redefining investing for women. Ellevest’s mission is to close the gender investing gap and get more money into the hands of women. I like the sound of that. And so does Kate. Kate played pro soccer for Seattle Reign FC, Iceland, Germany, before feeling it was time to move onto something else. She had no idea what that “something else” was. It was through connections from her athletic career that she stumbled upon finance. She quickly found this career path to be a great fit for her as an athlete because it’s highly competitive, fast paced, you get to make relationships with people, and there is no ceiling to what you can accomplish. Speaking of competitive, Kate got married last year and competed in a triathlon a week before her wedding and beat her husband (who is also a very competitive athlete). Girl powaaa. That same year, she landed her financial advising position for Ellevest. I highly recommend checking out Ellevest’s insta-they are constantly putting out $$$ resources (insta lives, answering questions, posting articles) to educate women all about money. In our conversation Kate talks about: -why women are afraid to talk about money (there’s a stat that shows we would rather talk about our own deaths and sex than money!) and how we can change that -why women need to invest differently than men and how to do it -tips on how to ask for what you are worth -the basics of investing and how you can take steps today to get dat bread -books, podcasts, and resources to up your $$$ game And more! Resources: Follow Ellevest on Check out Ellevest Be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other magical content /episode/index/show/arrowliving/id/13970570

58-Keelin Winters Pattillo, on dealing with pressure, overcoming burnout, and living in a campervan while playing pro soccer 04/08/2020

58-Keelin Winters Pattillo, on dealing with pressure, overcoming burnout, and living in a campervan while playing pro soccer In this episode, I interview firefighter, former professional soccer player, and farmer Keelin Winters Pattillo. Keelin is a force of nature. It appears as though everything she touches turns into a success. I believe Keelin accomplishes whatever she puts her mind to because she’s one the most disciplined people I know. Keelin grew up living in a multitude of cities around the US, as her father was a NBA coach and was constantly on the move. Although her 5 siblings chose to dedicate themselves to basketball, the sport wasn’t physical enough for Keelin. So, she chose to play soccer. Keelin went on to play at University of Portland, earning West Coast Conference Player of the Year. She won a goal medal in the U-20 World Cup. She was drafted 6th overall in the WPS to the Boston Breakers. She’s played overseas with FFC Turbine Potsdam in Germany and the Western Sydney Wanderers in Australia. She played four years with Seattle Reign FC, winning two NWSL Shields, for finishing 1st in regular season play. She also earned a contract with full US national team. On most of those teams, she wore the captains armband, a testament to Keelin’s supreme focus and leadership skills. In this episode we talk about, -why she chose to spend her honeymoon with her wife Paige living in a camper van while playing in Australia -what it was like having five siblings, a disciplinarian mom, and an NBA-coaching dad -how she’s in even better shape than when she was playing professionally because of living on a farm -her decision to get dreadlocks in college and how they helped her find herself -the make-you or break-you pressure of US national team camp -why she retired even though she was in her prime -the advise her sports psychologist gave her that helped immensely when she was feeling burnt out And more! Resources Follow Keelin Join Friday Feelz A list of the 11 books that have had the biggest impact on my life as an athlete Be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other magical content Share the love If you feel compelled, I would be so very grateful if you took two minutes to leave me a review of the podcast. It takes two minutes! Here’s what to do. Click Click “view in itunes” Click the “ratings and reviews” tab Click “write a review” and show me love <3 Thanks for being here <3 /episode/index/show/arrowliving/id/13720778

57-How to survive the coronavirus quarantine as an athlete 04/01/2020

56-Britt Eckerstrom-on the power of being uncomfortable and seeking adventure 03/25/2020

55-Dear Soccer, F*CK YOU, I Love you, Do I Have to Let you go? 03/18/2020

54-Sarah Hauser-on riding deathly waves, living your dream life, and the magic of the ocean 03/30/2018

53-Meghan Klingenberg-on how to stay confident through the ups and downs, Daring Greatly, and playing hooky 03/23/2018

53-Meghan Klingenberg-on how to stay confident through the ups and downs, Daring Greatly, and playing hooky In today's episode, I interview World Cup Champion, US national soccer team member, Portland Thorns FC defender, Meghan Klingenberg. When Meghan was thirteen years old, her mom pulled her out of middle school. The two of them road tripped to University of North Carolina to see the women's soccer team play for the first time. After that game, Meghan began writing letters to the head coach Anson Dorrance, expressing her interest in playing for his team. Her dreams of becoming a Tarheel came true, and her career accelerated from there. After college, Meghan was drafted to the Women’s Professional Soccer league. She received her first call up to the full national team in 2011 and became a mainstay from then on out. In 2012, she just missed out on the Olympics roster, and went to London as an alternate. This experience created a huge paradigm shift for Meghan. She knew that if she wanted to be on the team, then she had to be different than everyone else. So she opted to head overseas to Sweden and play with some of the best players in the world. Meghan unconventional path paid-off, and in 2015, she started every match in the World Cup, and helped the team win gold. She currently plays for the Portland Thorns, who won the NWSL championships last season In our conversation, Meghan talks about -her insanely competitive family, and how a Disney Trivia game night turned into family members shunning each other for days -her involvement with the USWNT Players Association and standing up for equal pay -how she deals with the pressure of US national team camps -the value she has found in seeing a therapist -her approach for dealing with haters on social media -how she became Edie’s (Portland Thorns head coach, Mark Parson’s daughter) special friend And more. Enjoy my conversation with the lively, confident Meghan Klingenberg. Resources Click to join the Arrow Living Book Club Click to become a part of Friday Feelz Click for a list of the 10 books I believe ever female athlete MUST read. Click to be the first to know when a new podcast or article drops, and receive other exclusive content Follow Meghan Klingenberg On Instagram: On twitter: /episode/index/show/arrowliving/id/6399082

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