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The Injured Athletes Club

Carrie Jackson and Cindy Kuzma
Injury Recovery
Mental Health
Resilience
Physical Therapy
Mental Performance
Sports Injuries
Lever Movement
Mental Resilience
Athletic Identity
Sports Medicine
Chronic Injury
Re-Injury
Recovery
Rebound
Self-Compassion
Identity and Injury
Coping Mechanisms
Mental Health Support
Athlete Community Support
Support Systems

We're sorry you're here, but we're glad you're with us! If you're lucky enough to call yourself an athlete, chances are you've been injured. One of the biggest challenges of injury is facing recovery alone. Now, you don't have to. Mental skills coach Carrie Jackson and journalist Cindy Kuzma interview athletes about how they've coped with sports injuries and come out stronger on the other side. An... more

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" You already got hit with an arrow, right? You got hit with the first arrow. Don't hit yourself with another arrow. Don't contribute to your suffering by judging yourself and being mean to yourself and creating narratives that are unhelpful."

We'r... more

"It's so important to pay attention to how you are talking to yourself, because your words influence everything. So you really need to understand your self-talk and start to dive into it a little bit and know, OK, is the way I'm talking to myself rig... more

"How do you date as an injured athlete when you identify strongly with specific sports and are drawn to others who also do those things … but you can't do them at this time? It becomes a source of anxiety and insecurity. Like, who would want to date ... more

" I got to the bottom after that jump and I started having thoughts of—'I've come this far, it's all gonna slip away if I can't compete and do well in this competition.' And as I walked across to the bottom of the jump to go back up the stairs, I bas... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Petri
Olympic ski jumper, US Ski Jumping Board of Directors, Hall of Fame inductee
USA Ski Jumping
Episode: 177 | Olympic Ski Jumper Matt Petri on Pivotal Moments and Controlling the Controllables
Tony Carlino
Elite powerlifter specializing in the bench press; owner of EverStrong
EverStrong
Episode: 175 | Elite Bench Presser Tony Carlino on Resilience, Recovery, and Raising the Bar
Lyn Jutronich
Swimmer, Yale alumna, survivor of a shark attack and later a severe back injury
Former Yale swimmer; resident of San Diego
Episode: 173 | Swimmer Lyn Jutronich on Surviving a Shark Attack and Moving Forward
Dimity McDowell
Former leader of Another Mother Runner; author of The 27th Mile
Many Happy Miles; Another Mother Runner
Episode: 171 | Author and Athlete Dimity McDowell on the 27th Mile and Charting a New Path Forward
Angela Naeth
Triathlete, gravel racer and coach
I Race Like a Girl; Girls Get Gritty; Angela Naeth Coaching
Episode: 169 | Triathlete and Coach Angela Naeth on Creativity, Curiosity, and Compassion
Chelsey Klein
Author and lifelong athlete; memoirist of Beyond the Edge, A Survivor's Tale
Author, Beyond the Edge
Episode: 165 | Author and Athlete Chelsey Klein on Grace, Survival, and Letting Go
Leanna Scaglione
Marathon runner and NF2 advocate
NF2 advocacy, marathon running
Episode: 163 | Marathoner Leanna Scaglione on Running Through Life's Challenges
Roderick Sewell
Para Swimmer, Ironman finisher, author
Author of Iron Will; CAF ambassador
Episode: 161 | Triathlete and Author Roderick Sewell on Defying Odds and Creating a Legacy Beyond Sports
Lacey Jai Henderson
Retired Paralympic track and field athlete, mental performance coach
Portland Timbers, NBC
Episode: 159 | Paralympic Athlete and Mental Coach Lacey Jai Henderson on Grief, Retirement, and Growth

Hosts

Cindy Kuzma
Journalist and co-host with a focus on injury recovery narratives; long-running contributor to the show's framework.
Carrie Jackson
Mental skills coach and co-host, leading coaching moments and discussions on recovery psychology.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • THANK YOU - from a musician

    Oh my goodness I am so happy I came across this program. I am a recent college music grad, and almost 2 years ago tore my lip while overplaying on trumpet, a tragically common injury for trumpet players. I'm still trying to come back to playing all this time later and it has been a long road! My experience led me to create a podcast just like this where I interview professional musicians who have gone through injury, and also give mindset/mental skills tips that have helped me get through my inj... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clark Lovell
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you for this.

    I love your book and have gifted it to quite a few friends recovering from injuries and surgeries. Now that I’m redefining my identity as a runner to an injured runner to maybe a new sport or new goals, I’ve found it again and am so happy it’s still going strong!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pulm/cc fellow
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful and Relatable

    Being an athlete has been my whole life. I never reached my full potential because the doctors and specialists could never find anything with my chronic pain. I finally found a surgeon who was willing to try a few things, and two surgeries later, I’m on the road to recovery. It has been a long and grueling process and your podcast has been an amazing staple in my present life as I work through the mental health aspect of the entire healing process. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone worki... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melskiiiiiiiiii
    United States5 years ago
  • Like free therapy

    I am a middle of the pack average 40 something not even a club runner who has been injured and unable to run with chronic bilateral heel pain for over a year. This podcast and the book are my new best friends who absolutely ‘get’ what is happening to me. Love it thank you so much ladies you can’t understand what a gift finding you has been for me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jetpac31
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • College athletes must listen

    I am an injured college athlete and this podcast saved my life. The topics touched on are so beneficial to the mental recovery that comes with an injury. I spent the past semester being dismissed and feeling very isolated which lead to a slump in depression and after listening to this podcast I feel like I’m a person again and it gave me the motivation to keep working hard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1stingray
    United States6 years ago

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High-quality guests and practical mindset exercises
Community-focused with actionable tools for rehab
Helpful and motivational for athletes in recovery
Real-world tips paired with hopeful stories

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Talking Points

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178 | Coach Carrie Answers a Question on Dating While Recovering from Injury
Q: Evan asks how to date as an injured athlete when you strongly identify with your sport but can't participate right now.
Carrie responds that the decision to date should start with whether it's healthy for you to date now and whether you can show up as the partner you want to be, emphasizing that you are more than your injury and that dating can be a meaningful connection if approached with self-awareness and clear boundaries.
175 | Elite Bench Presser Tony Carlino on Resilience, Recovery, and Raising the Bar
Q: What role did Shelly and your team play in your recovery and ongoing career?
Tony emphasizes the unwavering support from Shelly and their team, describing how her resilience and positive attitude influenced his own recovery, and how their joint venture EverStrong channels their experiences into helping others.
175 | Elite Bench Presser Tony Carlino on Resilience, Recovery, and Raising the Bar
Q: How did the swine flu illness in 2019 affect you physically and mentally, and what did you learn from that experience?
He explains how the illness triggered a coma and life-support interventions, leading to dramatic weight loss and muscle loss; the experience reshaped his perspective on risk, the fragility of health, and the importance of taking things one day at a time to rebuild identity and ability.
175 | Elite Bench Presser Tony Carlino on Resilience, Recovery, and Raising the Bar
Q: What did it feel like to lift so much weight and achieve the 1000-pound squat and bench in the same meet?
Tony describes it as surreal and as proof that years of training under sometimes imperfect conditions can culminate in a historic moment, especially given the injuries and still-present risk, but the sense of accomplishment is tempered by the desire to keep moving forward rather than celebrate for long.
172 | Coach Carrie Answers a Question on Pain Management and Recovery
Q: Is this pain simply part of the recovery process, or does this pain mean I'm doing further damage?
The pain can be a normal part of rebuilding and also a signal that you need to check in with your team; defining a personalized plan with your PT helps distinguish between typical recovery pain and problematic signals.

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A show centered on injury-recovery mindsets and practical strategies, featuring conversations with athletes who've navigated setbacks and rebuilt their careers. The hosts blend coaching techniques with empathetic storytelling, highlighting mental skills, identity beyond sport, and resilience through real-world examples. Frequent sponsor integrations and community resources offer actionable tools for listeners to apply during rehab, manage emotions, and stay connected with teammates and supporters. A notable throughline is reframing injury as an opportunity to redefine success, improve mental toughness, and explore paths beyond peak competition.

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1. Matt Petri
2. Tony Carlino
3. Lyn Jutronich
4. Dimity McDowell
5. Angela Naeth
6. Chelsey Klein
7. Leanna Scaglione
8. Roderick Sewell

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