Butterfly Road
Cari & Ginny here — we’re two unapologetic, sports-loving, reality TV-obsessed besties who can’t stop talking about our emotions. After years of rambling to each other about our life experiences with mental health and sports, we decided it was time to publicly talk about the stuff that still gets brushed under the rug way too often. Butterfly Road is where we will be offering lighthearted insight, relatable stories, and straight-up positive vibes for anyone that wants a brutally honest and refreshing take on mental health in the sports world and beyond.
Episodes
46 episodes
Doing Your Best
We’re back! After a little break for the NWSL season, we’re refreshed and ready to dive into a topic that’s been a long time coming—doing your best. What does it actually mean to give your best, and how can you shift your mindset when ...
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Episode 46
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30:15
Post-Vacation Blues
Picture this: You've been counting down the days to your vacation, or maybe it's that much-needed semester break, or you've finally reached the off-season. You've worked your tail off to get here, and now you can't wait to kick back and enjoy s...
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Episode 45
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28:35
Embracing Pressure
It’s a Christmas miracle! We’re back to discuss pressure, the different kinds, and how to handle them!While we acknowledge pressure is a privilege, we know it can be daunting and overwhelming. If you’re not prepared to embrace your own ...
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Episode 44
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39:02
Guest Appearance: Monica Flores
This week we sit down with Monica Flores. Monica is an integrative health practitioner who looks to enhance the lives of others through holistic measures. Recently retired from professional soccer, Monica is now continuing her journey to change...
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Episode 43
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54:01
Confidence & Self-Worth
Individuals are no strangers to the ups and downs of life. And with those ups and downs comes a struggle to maintain your confidence and self-worth. Factors out of your control, like playing time, injuries, job success, and outside opinions can...
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Episode 42
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57:58
Sunday Routines
For as long as we can remember, Sundays have been our least favorite day of the week. The excitement and activities of the weekend are gone, and you’re staring at five days of responsibilities until another weekend comes around. The temptation ...
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Episode 41
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33:12
Athlete Spotlight: John Wall
This episode we dive into the life of five-time NBA All-Star, John Wall. Wall made a name for himself as a point guard for the Washington Wizards, starting in 2010. He faced a storm of hardships including his mother’s death, a ruptured Achilles...
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Episode 40
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34:56
The High School to College Transition
One of the biggest universal experiences all humans face is transition. Transition in where you live, transition in where you work – transition is unavoidable. And often, transitions bring about a ton of stress and anxieties. This episode we di...
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Episode 39
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40:46
Fill Up Your Cup
Expansion teams come with a lot of press, buzz and excitement. But rarely does the public hear about the growing pains of the team's first season. An entirely new roster, coaching staff, front office, and routine are a few of the obstacles expa...
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Episode 38
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30:27
Athlete Spotlight: DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls’ dominant shooting guard, is no stranger to success. With five NBA All-Star games under his belt, he’s shown poise and consistency in the league since his induction in 2009. However, our admiration of DeRozan is for...
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Episode 37
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45:55
Guest Appearance: Diego Bocanegra
This week we sit down with Diego Bocanegra-- the first coach to ever join us on Butterfly Road. Diego spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Notre Dame where he coached us. After, he led the University of Houston women's soccer team to th...
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Episode 36
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1:05:12
Guest Appearance: Joanna Boyles & Tina Iordanou
Join us this week as we sit down with Tina Iordanou and Joanna Boyles – hosts of one of our favorite podcasts Two Washups One Pro. Being former professional soccer players themselves, they know far too well the ident...
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Episode 35
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1:01:35
Guest Appearance: Emily Perrin
New Year’s resolutions have us all trying to better ourselves this year. And what better way to start than with our mental headspace and emotions! In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking to Emily Perrin, CEO and Founder of...
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Episode 34
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1:04:19
NWSL Season Recap
Our special guest this week is none other than my cohost, Cari Roccaro!Every athlete knows the grind, challenges, and triumphs that accompany a sports season and Cari’s 2021 NWSL journey was just that. But her ability to stay steady, re...
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Episode 33
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27:11
Guest Appearance: Stephen Johns
This week, we sat down with former NHL player Stephen Johns to discuss his journey from rock bottom to roller-blading across the country.Stephen Johns played professionally for the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars organizations from ...
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Episode 32
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48:28
Crystals, Halloween Costumes and Self Worth
It's officially spooky season and what's scarier than Halloween itself? Evaluating yourself through the eyes of other people! Oftentimes, we learn at a young age that others' opinions determine our self-worth. As we grow up, this belief system ...
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Episode 31
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40:42
Grief, Stress and Bucatini
We're back and boy do we have a LOT to catch up on! Work stress, breakthrough COVID infections, moving across the country, and the loss of a loved one -- life has thrown us some curveballs. We'd be remiss if we had not taken the last few weeks ...
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Episode 30
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34:21
Guest Appearance: James Onwualu
This episode, we sit down with our friend and former Notre Dame football captain, James Onwualu! James’ story is unlike anything we’ve ever heard. From injuries, to cuts, to crashing on people’s couches on both coasts, James...
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Episode 29
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54:56
Comparing Yourself to Others
Do you ever feel like your self-esteem is lower after looking at someone else’s Instagram? Do doubts creep in when you see someone achieve something you desire? Comparing yourself to others is natural—we all do it. However, life is more fun — a...
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Episode 28
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43:49
Athlete Spotlight: Terry Bradshaw
From the outside looking in, Terry Bradshaw had it all -- 4 Super Bowls, a great job as an NFL analyst, wife and kids, appearances in movies and TV shows. His never-ending success, colorful personality, and southern charm made him a fan-favorit...
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Episode 27
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36:15
What to Say and Not to Say
We’re strong believers in the idea that if we were all a little more educated on mental illness and how to help, the world would be a better place. Struggling with a mental illness is hard -- we spent the first 25 episodes just scratching the s...
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Episode 26
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41:05
Guest Appearance: Dr. Brad Miller
Join us this week as we sit down with Dr. Brad Miller, a 20-year clinical psychologist and founder at Soccer Resilience. Brad specializes in helping youth and adult athletes strengthen confidence, resilience, performance and well-being on and o...
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Episode 25
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1:13:02
Gisele Bündchen and Gratitude
Being grateful and practicing gratitude can be very different things. For example, I'm grateful for Netflix, wine, and not receiving any work emails before 9 AM. But to properly practice gratitude, one must do it with intent. It could be anythi...
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Episode 24
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46:20
Athlete Spotlight: Aly Raisman
This week, we take you through an Athlete Spotlight episode featuring none other than the beautiful and brave Aly Raisman. You may know her as the two-time Olympic gymnast — but do you know her story?Sexual abuse and post-traumatic stres...
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Episode 23
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39:30
Hitting the Reset Button
After a two-week reset, we're back to talk about just that! Resetting and giving yourself the proper recovery from life -- whether that's physically, mentally, or both! Having self-awareness and understanding when you're burned out is crucial t...
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Episode 22
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35:22