The FIERCE Athlete Podcast is here to empower female athletes to thrive in their God given Identity and femininity. You are a Daughter of God. Fully feminine. Fully strong. We’re here to help you own that truth — and transform how you compete, lead, and live as a FIERCE athlete.
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Dominican priest and former college baseball player, Fr. Ben Keller joins Sam on the FIERCE podcast to share his inspiring journey of growing up in Minnesota, navigating his faith on his own as a student-athlete at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and discovering his true vocation during an unforgettable, life-changing conference in Orlando. From running athlete Bible studies to navigating…
This episode of the FIERCE Athlete Podcast focuses on practically integrating our spiritual life into our athletic training and performance. Athletes spend hours training their bodies, but often far less time on their spiritual lives. What if you could do both at the same time? Sam and Julianna explore how sport itself is a path to prayer, allowing athletes to "pray without ceasing" by viewing…
What you do to the body affects the soul, and what you do to the soul affects the body. So it's time to talk about the spiritual! Hosts Sam Kelley and Julianna Dalton kick off a new month dedicated to the spiritual life of athletes, exploring how body, mind, and soul must integrate to achieve peak performance and true sanctity. Drawing inspiration from St. Paul's athletic analogies in scripture,…
Ready to turn your athletic drive into your ultimate psychological superpower? In this episode of the FIERCE Athlete Podcast, host Sam Kelley continues a powerhouse conversation with counseling psychologist Darilyn Bixenman to reveal how female athletes can crush anxiety, build unwavering confidence, and deepen their trust in God. The secret weapon? Self-efficacy—the unbreakable belief that you…
In this episode of The Fierce Athlete Podcast , host Sam Kelley sits down with counseling psychologist Darilyn Bixenman to unpack the modern epidemic of debilitating anxiety affecting female athletes. Moving past the typical blame on social media, they explore how constant information overload, perfectionism, and the paralyzing fear of disappointing others leave young women feeling disconnected…
Fear is one of the greatest opponents you'll ever face—and it's not wearing a jersey. In this powerful episode, Sam and Julianna expose the lies, strongholds, and hidden fears that keep athletes trapped in their minds and playing from a place of anxiety instead of freedom. Together, they invite Jesus into the darkest corners of the heart, where true healing begins. Through honest conversation,…
New month= new topic! On this episode of the Fierce Athlete Podcast, hosts Samantha Kelley and Julianna Dalton tackle the mental game. They explore how female athletes can harmonize their physical, mental, and spiritual health to fully embrace their God-given identity. Discover practical strategies to conquer failure, rewire negative thought patterns, and use body language to instantly boost your…
Time for a good film review session! This week we recap three months of life-changing insights on what it means to be a daughter of God in the world of sports. Moving beyond the "charge forward" mentality of an athlete, Sam dives back into the core pillars of identity, femininity, and the sacredness of the physical body. From the danger of defining yourself by your past to the "active receptivity"…
It's time to change. It's time to love our bodies. In this unique episode, host Sam Kelley gets practical and leads a transformative exercise aimed at healing self-image and overcoming the toxic cycle of body comparison and self-hatred. Designed specifically for female athletes, this "body scan" prayer is a tool Kelley has used for over a decade to shift her perception of her own body from…
Dealing with an injury is an inevitable, yet often ill-equipped, part of an athlete's journey. In this episode, host Sam Kelley shares seven transformative tips for those currently sidelined, drawing from her own experience of seven orthopedic surgeries. Whether you are facing physical injury, chronic pain, or even "injuries of the heart," this discussion offers a roadmap for integrating your…