ATHLETE AFTERLIFE
ATHLETE AFTERLIFE
Danica Mercado
Ready to feel like you are sitting in a locker room loud laughing with your bff while feeling inspired at the same time? Meet DANICA! Your positive vibe, big hearted, loving teammate who is here to give you the REAL tough love when you need it! You know the teammate who loves the crap out of you, but also never allows you to give anything but your absolute best? THAT'S NEEK! Her superpower?? Seeing the greatness inside of you and pulling it out! Helping you navigate life as a retired female athlete and reminding you that the INNER ATHLETE cannot die when you hang up your cleats! A former All-American, turned fourth grade teacher, turned health and fitness coach... Danica shows women how to find their passion in life and be great in whatever they want to do. Danica will help you identify the habits, skills, blessings, gifts and mindset that sport has taught you and help you use that skill to grow into the greatest version possible! CONNECT ON IG [email protected]
INCREASE YOUR ENERGY AND SAVE YOUR TIME
Is living a "balanced life" leaving you emotionally drained and empty? Do you feel like you are overwhelmed with responsibilities and being stretched too thin? Are you trying to build something great in business, life or sport but also trying to have rich relationships? This episode is for you!    We shift the mindset from BALANCED TIME to FOCUSED ENERGY! Your friends, family and loved ones don't want your TIME if your energy is mediocre. They want your time when your energy is on fire and contagious!    Let's give you back some more time, by focusing on your energy sis! 
Nov 13, 2020
8 min
YOUR GUIDE TO SURVIVING LIFE AFTER SPORT  FEAT. YOUR FAVORITE SOFTBALL DUO - DORAL!
In this episode our guest speaker, Koral Costa and Danica (aka DORAL) talk all things life after sport. Breaking down training kids and how mentoring the youth to be better is our duty as retired athletes. Diving into creative ways to create an income through sport. Hard laughing at memories from college and still having PTSD that you are sleeping through weights. Top Netflix recommendations. And getting real with finding HAPPINESS above anything else ! #Doral #OregonSoftball
Nov 3, 2020
31 min
WHY THE "ALL OR NOTHING" MINDSET IS HOLDING YOU BACK
In this episode we talk about ALL OR NOTHING. Something sport has ingrained into us athletes, but does not necessarily SERVE us in our day to day. How we can shift PERFECTION to PROGRESS, and my top tips for helping you do this! 
Oct 24, 2020
17 min
STRENGTHENING YOUR GIFT
Shifting the narrative from improving your WEAKNESSES to STRENGTHENING YOUR GIFTS! The greatest things inside of you may come easy, natural and make you happy. This week we talk all about identifying what you are already GREAT at, and improving that area of YOU! Stop discrediting your gifts, and start shining them for others to enjoy!
Oct 16, 2020
13 min
10.THE REDSHIRT LIFE
Did COVID-19 make you a redshirt sis?! Or was it an injury? I KNOW the struggle in playing a fifth year and what that can have on your mindset! Let's chat what you can do, when you are feeling a little less motivated or like your passion is drained!   
Oct 9, 2020
13 min
9. LIFE IS A GIFT!
Your daily reminder that life is a GIFT + GRATITUDE is a choice! Slow down and take a moment to realize how blessed you truly are! 
Aug 19, 2020
10 min
8. START MESSY
Today's episode is all about STARTING. For all of my perfectionist, OCD, and busy women this is for you! We don't always have the perfect time to start something great, but progress over perfection will always get you closer. Stop waiting for the perfect time in your life and just get started... even if it is messy!
Aug 17, 2020
13 min
7. ACCOUNTABILITY IS NOT A PUNISHMENT
In todays episode we focus on shifting our mindset from accountability as something you need when you are being "punished" to being a source of EMPOWERMENT! Accountability is a choice and a decision to live into the greatest version of you!
Aug 14, 2020
14 min
EPISODE 6 - CONTRIBUTE MORE THAN YOU CRITICIZE
In this Episode we check in with the IMPACT you are creating in a day to day! What type of energy are you giving off to those around you and what can you GIVE more of to others? What you NEED MOST is what you need to GIVE MOST today! 
Aug 13, 2020
10 min
EPISODE 5 - BUGS AND BILLIONAIRES HAVE THE SAME 24 HOURS!
Todays episode we break down TIME! Neek brings helpful tips to gain clarity on where your time is going and if it is moving you in a direction closer to your goals! 
Aug 12, 2020
10 min
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