AD

AD, a WNBA player, discusses the profound journey of self-discovery that follows the loss of their basketball career. They poignantly reflect on the challenges of redefining identity beyond sports while sharing memories of joy and camaraderie associated with the game. AD explores emotional struggles related to long COVID and how these experiences shaped their understanding of worth and personal connection. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their multifaceted identities and recognize the importance of vulnerability and acceptance.

As a WNBA player, AD is used to saying, “I’m good” as an automatic response, no matter the injury. It’s what allows them to be a successful athlete, and to wrap their whole self around that identity. But when basketball is fully stripped away from them, they have to look inward to explore who they are — and the full range of identity available to them.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.