271. Christen Press & Tobin Heath Protect What Matters Most
Jan 11, 2024
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Soccer legends Christen Press and Tobin Heath join for an inspiring conversation on protecting what matters most, being free and independent inside a relationship, their mission to build a sports media house for women, and embracing vulnerability and communication in relationships.
Emphasizing the sacredness and privacy of personal lives can be a revolutionary act, especially for vulnerable individuals within the queer community.
Relationships can maintain freedom and individuality while deepening love and commitment through regular reassessment and 'contract' renewals.
Open communication and understanding each other's conflict styles are vital in maintaining balance and resolving conflicts within a relationship.
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The importance of privacy in the public eye
Kristen Press and Tobin Heath, professional soccer players and co-founders of Re Inc, discuss the joy of sacredness and the value of privacy in their lives. They emphasize the importance of modeling privacy for vulnerable individuals in the community and emphasize the resistance and revolutionary nature of opting for a more private approach in an era when personal lives are often exposed for public consumption.
Kristen and Tobin's approach to relationships and contracts
Kristen and Tobin share their unique perspective on relationships and contracts. They talk about their decision to reassess their relationship on a regular basis, signing new 'contracts' with each other every few years. They believe in the importance of freedom and individuality within the relationship while still having a deep love and commitment to one another.
Navigating conflict styles and finding balance
Kristen and Tobin discuss their different conflict styles and how they find balance in their relationship. Kristen tends to express her feelings more openly and addresses conflict head-on, while Tobin tends to prefer a more passive approach and needs some time to process before addressing issues. They emphasize the importance of open communication and understanding each other's needs in resolving conflicts.
Reflections on hosting the recap show and future plans
Kristen and Tobin reflect on their experience hosting the World Cup recap show and emphasize the importance of providing a unique perspective on women's sports. They discuss their plans to expand the show to cover other sports and competitions, with the goal of bringing more attention and conversation to women's sports and showcasing the culture and experiences of athletes.
Three soccer legends and Glennon go on an epic double date! Our beloved Pod Squader, Christen Press, is back with Tobin Heath to share their revolutionary reimagining of what life and love look like when you protect the sacred – and the resistance in doing things quietly and privately, especially within the queer community.
How to be free and independent inside a relationship – and Tobin’s seven-year contract idea;
Christen and Tobin describe each other as soccer players and as people outside of sport – and how they handle conflict; and
Why they say, “Don’t look at us, look at our work” – and their current mission to build a sports media house for women.
Christen Press is a two-time World Cup Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and an equal pay pioneer. She is one of the all-time top 10 goalscorers on the U.S. Women’s National Team and currently plays for Angel City FC. Christen led the USWNT's historic achievement of Equal Pay and served as the leader of the USWNT Players Association for 2 years. Christen is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of RE—INC, a values-led brand that exists to reimagine the way women are seen and experienced in sports. She sits on the Board of Grassroots Soccer, a non-profit organization that uses the power of soccer to provide mentors, information, and health services to at-risk youth in Africa.
Tobin Heath is a two-time World Cup Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, known as one of the most skillful and entertaining players in the game. Throughout her club career, Heath has played for PSG, the Portland Thorns, Manchester United, and Arsenal. Tobin has taken her vision, leadership, and creativity off the pitch and into her roles as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of RE—INC, and host of the critically-acclaimed show: The RE—CAP Show World Cup Edition.
