Teen athlete opens up about never feeling like enough скачать в хорошем качестве

Teen athlete opens up about never feeling like enough

Have you ever played a sport… but still felt like you weren't a "real" athlete? In this episode of the Fresh & Fired Up podcast, Dr. Emily Marshall sits down with her niece, high school student and long-time listener Annie Marshall, to talk honestly about sports, self-perception, and what it really means to call yourself an athlete. Annie opens up about how bullying, comparison, and body image shaped her confidence, and how family support, faith, and small mindset shifts slowly changed the way she saw herself. From rugby and cross country to caring for and riding horses, Annie shares how non-traditional sports demand just as much resilience, strength, and discipline as the ones that usually get the spotlight. Together, Emily and Annie unpack why character and sportsmanship matter more than looking a certain way, and how simple phrases like "I can do hard things" can transform the way a young athlete shows up on the field, in the arena, and in life. In this conversation, you'll hear about: • Redefining what it really means to be an "athlete" • How bullying and peer pressure can quietly erode confidence • The role of family support in building resilience and self-worth • Why horse riding is a powerful example of non-traditional athleticism • Using public speaking, sport, and school as "training grounds" for courage • Practical mindset tools and self-talk for young athletes who feel "not good enough" If you've ever struggled to see yourself (or your daughter) as strong, capable, and athletic, this episode will remind you: it's who you are, not just what you can do.