Summary:This episode of "Her Playbook" addresses the common challenge of homesickness and adjustment for college athletes navigating life far from home. The host, Tierney, draws on her experience of moving 1300 miles from Canada for school, discussing the overwhelming shift to independence and the pressure to be strong. Key strategies shared include building a support circle, creating routines, balancing connections with home, and finding grace during the growth process. The central theme is that homesickness is a normal evidence of caring deeply. Listeners are called to share the episode with friends and send a message detailing their own stories, while also being encouraged to check out the website for a deeper look into the host's journey.Quotes:"I think sometimes the pressure to be strong makes athletes feel like they can't admit it. But the truth is, homesickness is all around us.""Homesickness isn't a weakness. It's simply evidence that you care deeply about the life you came from.""When you feel connected to people, college starts feeling less like a place you go and more like a place you belong, more like a home.""Growth doesn't happen in perfect, comfortable environments.""Home isn't just a place. It's a feeling that you can build literally anywhere."Timeline:0:00 - 0:30 → Introduction and Topic Setup0:30 - 1:15 → Core Thesis and Personal Struggle1:15 - 2:00 → Strategies 1 & 22:00 - 3:45 → Strategies 3, 4, 5, & 63:45 - 4:45 → Conclusion and Calls to Action4:45 - End → Next Episode Preview and Sign-offLink to Website: https://tierneyhocquard.wixsite.com/my-site

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