The Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis
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The Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast
Running State University
Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 8

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🇨🇦 Canada - running
04/04/2026#93🇨🇦 Canada - running
03/04/2026#73🇨🇦 Canada - running
02/04/2026#53🇺🇸 USA - running
05/01/2026#84🇺🇸 USA - running
04/01/2026#99
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EP 01: Retired Athlete Sierra Morris
Season 1 · Episode 1
vendredi 2 janvier 2026 • Duration 36:19
In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality podcast, host Jamal interviews Sierra Morris, a former collegiate and professional rugby player turned endurance runner.
They discuss Sierra's journey from soccer to rugby, her achievements in the sport, and her transition to endurance running. Sierra shares insights on building confidence, finding balance in fitness post-college, and the competitive spirit that drives her.
The conversation also touches on the importance of team dynamics in running, advice for new athletes, and Sierra's future goals in endurance racing.
CONNECT WITH SIERRA
Instagram - @ShatteredRunner
Podcast - The Run, Shattered Podcast (Also on Spotify)
JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!
If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.
EP 00: Intro to the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast
vendredi 26 décembre 2025 • Duration 02:46
Welcome to the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast!
This is where we explore the ups and downs of life after competitive collegiate sports.
Join me as I chat with fellow athletes about their journeys and how they’ve adapted to new challenges.
What’s your biggest takeaway from your athletic career?
Let’s connect in the comments!
JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!
If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram
or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.EP 07: Retired Athlete Felicia Pasadyn
Season 1 · Episode 7
vendredi 27 mars 2026 • Duration 47:24
In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality podcast, host Jamal interviews Felicia Pasadyn, a former elite swimmer turned competitive runner and current medical student.
Felicia shares her journey from swimming at Harvard to running marathons, discussing the challenges and triumphs of balancing athletics with academics. She emphasizes the importance of goal setting, self-coaching, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including the critical role of sleep.
CONNECT WITH FELICIA
Instagram - @wellfeliciafit
Instagram - @feliciapasadyn
JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!
If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.
EP 06: Retired Athlete Yasmine Mansi
Season 1 · Episode 6
vendredi 13 mars 2026 • Duration 25:50
In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, host Jamal interviews Yasmine Mansi, a former collegiate athlete from the University of Michigan. Yasmin shares her journey from being a competitive runner to transitioning into endurance sports, including her experiences with training, injuries, and mental health.
She discusses her nonprofit organization, The SunBundle, which aims to provide athletic equipment to underserved communities. Yasmine also talks about the challenges of balancing her nonprofit work with training for marathons and her aspirations to inspire others in the running community.
CONNECT WITH YASMINE
Instagram - @yasminemansi
Instagram - @TheSunBundle
The SunBundle - Support the SunBundle
JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!
If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.
EP 05: Retired Athlete Desmond O'Donovan
Season 1 · Episode 5
vendredi 27 février 2026 • Duration 32:18
In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, host Jamal speaks with Desmond O'Donovan, a former collegiate runner from Juniata College, who shares his journey from competitive athletics to navigating life post-college.
Des reflects on the transition from high school to college running, the pressures of team dynamics, and the importance of coaching in his development as an athlete.
CONNECT WITH DESMOND
Instagram - @puzzlepiececoaching
JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!
If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.
EP 04: Retired Athlete Natalie Daube
Season 1 · Episode 4
vendredi 13 février 2026 • Duration 33:29
In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, host Jamal interviews Natalie Daube, a former college soccer player turned marathon runner.
Natalie shares her journey from playing soccer at Michigan State University to achieving an impressive 2:57 finish in the Pittsburgh Marathon. The conversation explores her transition to endurance sports, the challenges of training, and the lessons learned from injuries.
CONNECT WITH NATALIE
Instagram - @nat_runs_fit
JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!
If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.
EP 03: Retired Athlete Ellie Pollion
Season 1 · Episode 3
vendredi 30 janvier 2026 • Duration 34:44
In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, host Jamal speaks with Ellie Pollion, a former collegiate rower at Michigan State University.
They discuss Ellie's transition from college athletics to post-college endurance sports, her experiences as a coxswain, and the importance of balancing academics with athletics.
CONNECT WITH ELLIE
Instagram - @elizabethpollion
LinkedIn - Elizabeth Pollion
JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!
If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.
EP 02: Retired Athlete Charles Pegues
Season 1 · Episode 2
vendredi 16 janvier 2026 • Duration 33:26
In this episode of the Retired Athlete Mentality Podcast, host Jamal speaks with Charles Pegues, a former collegiate runner from Belhaven University, about his journey from competitive athletics to rediscovering his passion for running.
They discuss the challenges of transitioning from college to professional life, the importance of training and mental resilience, and the unique experiences of running in Thailand. Charles shares insights on setting goals, finding community, and the joys of running, as well as advice for young athletes navigating their own journeys.
CONNECT WITH CHARLES
Instagram - @charlespegues
JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!
If you played collegiate or professional sports and you now enjoy endurance sports please reach out to me on Instagram or at runningstateuniversity@gmail.com.





