2022-06-27
1 小时 14 分钟We have to bring light to some of those conversations that kind of redirect us in certain trajectories or even hard times.
You know, some of the best things that ever happened to me in my life were times where I fell flat on my face, were times where I failed.
And those are the things that actually are the vertebrae that keeps my spine straight, that keeps me knowing what I'm doing and why I'm doing it.
So for generations, Abby Wambach's name has been synonymous with soccer.
A two time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World cup champion, and the highest all time goal scorer ever, she's an icon.
But that's not the whole story, not by a long shot.
And funny enough, especially here in the podcast world, she's become known for a very different story, one centered around love, advocacy, and impact.
So retiring back in 2015 at the age of 35, Abby found herself for the first time since she was a little kid without a defining identity or path forward.
The year that followed really brought her to her knees, but it then delivered her into her next, even more powerful season of her life.
She eventually met and married the love of her life, Glennon Doyle, who's been a two time guest on this show, by the way, and became a co parent to three amazing kids.
Funny enough, and we talk about this in the conversation.
The first time Abby ever heard Glennon publicly talk about her and their then budding relationship was on this podcast.
And as we all know, they'd eventually also team up with Glennon's sister to launch the Wildly Beloved and impactful podcast.
We can do hard things.
Abby has also redirected that same fierce effort that led her to be a world class athlete towards becoming an activist for equality and inclusion, a champion of women, queer, and human rights.
Her book, Wolfpack, and the movement and company that she launched along with it.
It's a reclamation, a call to agency and community.
It's a stake in the ground that defines this next powerful leg in her journey and her role in our collective journey.
Together, we explore this powerful journey, along with many of the deeper motivations, struggles, moments of awakening, defining stories, and so much more in today's best of conversation.
So excited to share it with you.