All Episodes

August 17, 2020 21 mins

Darian Jenkins, Professional NWSL Soccer Player for the OL Reign and former Division I Athlete at UCLA describes her journey in sport as impatient, persevering, and joyful. In this episode, Darian discusses the highs and lows of her journey in sport, from her experience with youth national teams to her recruitment process to her professional career in soccer today. She also shares untold stories of her struggles with body image, doubt, and criticism, and how she overcame these challenges in order to perform at the highest level. Darian reminds us all to love our athletic bodies, to be present, and to be positive in every situation that life throws at us - even harsh words and injuries.

“You just have to learn to appreciate how your body is, and don't ever let somebody put you down for how you look.” - Darian Jenkins

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

1. On Purpose with Jay Shetty

1. On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

2. Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

2. Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

3. The Joe Rogan Experience

3. The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.