Navigating Pregnancy as a Pro Athlete with Ashley Hatch (S2E15)

What does it really look like to pursue elite athletic performance while navigating pregnancy, motherhood, and everything in between?

In this powerful episode of Ditto, Ashley Hatch and Matt Moore dive into the evolving landscape of professional sports for mothers. Drawing from Ashley’s personal journey and stories from teammates across the NWSL and beyond, they shed light on the unique challenges, and unexpected strengths, that come with balancing sport and motherhood.

From shifting identities to redefining physical limits, this conversation explores what it means to show up fully in two demanding arenas: the field and the family.

Key Topics:

• The evolving narrative around pregnancy and elite sports
• Personal stories from Ashley and other pro athlete moms
• Societal expectations, support systems, and shifting norms
• Mental and physical resilience before, during, and after pregnancy

Highlights:

• Ashley shares her journey through pregnancy as a pro athlete
• The crucial role of identity beyond sport
• How mental performance tools support athletes through motherhood

If you’ve ever wondered how athletes do it all, or are navigating your own high-stakes season of life, this one’s for you.

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