Self love and self worth is a challenging thing for many. Sometimes you have so much love and positivity to give to others that you forget to give it to yourself! Ask your circle of people to tell you what they love about you, and then write a list, it helps. This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley. Pumped by Reebok. Produced by NBL Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 x CrossFit Games Athlete Maddie Sturt joins the podcast! Maddie talks about how she discovered CrossFit, what it now means to her and the ins and outs of being a CrossFit athlete including diet, training, strategy and life outside of the gym.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s all stop and ‘drop the anchor’. An exercise to make us feel present and relaxed in the moment. Anneli was taught this by her psychologist and still uses it to this day. It’s a short exercise in 3 steps: Acknowledging, Connecting and Engaging. Give it a go! This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley. Pumped by Reebok. Produced by NBL Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie Cachia (Sophie Shaw) opens up about life in the spotlight, her online presence, her brands and passion for women in sport. This honest conversation touches on a lot of real life things and issues we all face / hear about. Thanks for jumping on, Soph!  This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley. Pumped by Reebok. Produced by NBL Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Failure is such a strong word and strong way of dealing with situations. Anneli talks about her experiences with failure and in particular, learning to trust the process and making sure failures aren’t determined by outcomes alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journaling is something that has become more and more popular in recent years but finding the method of journalling that works best for you is key. Anneli talks about her initial struggles with it to now, the way she journals and her experiences with it. This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley. Pumped by Reebok. Produced by NBL Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Lual Acuil Jr, NBL star for Melbourne United, gives us an honest and raw insight into everything that he has been through in life. Some serious challenges along the way where he was literally fighting to survive has made him realise that basketball adversity isn’t real adversity. Fleeing South Sudan on foot at 3 years old, the NBA shutting him down due to heart conditions, being told he’d never play again at 18 years old - these are just a few insights Jo gives us but through it all he has remained strong, confident and is where he is today because of that mindset.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBL's Champion Pride Round is an important one to many and Anneli talks about what it means to her and the LGBTIQA+ community. Inclusion, creating a safe space for everyone, being yourself, how Anneli came out to her friends and family - this is an insight into it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows Bryce Cotton the basketball player but even he admits that Bryce Cotton the person is a bit of a “mystery man”. Bryce gives us a great insight into who he is and explains that often there is seemingly two sides to him. Many see the quiet, professional side but there’s a different, louder side to him that he hopes to show more of in the media space moving forward. Mindset, self belief, NBA opportunities, making Australia his home, the NBL GOAT conversation and much more is discussed in this chat with Perth Wildcat and NBL legend, Bryce Cotton. This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley. Pumped by Reebok. Produced by NBL Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing anxiety is a tricky thing to navigate and Anneli talks through 3 ways she deals with it before and after games. Comparing anxiety to excitement, circuit breakers and telling people you are anxious about something. These are all topics discussed in our latest solo episode. This is Under The Surface, with Anneli Maley. Pumped by Reebok. Produced by NBL Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.