What happens when a professional athlete retires — and their identity goes with it? In this episode of Forks, we sit down with Rae Swire, a former Team Canada volleyball player, as she opens up about her emotional transition out of elite sport.

From Olympic qualification campaigns and global competitions to parenting, counselling, and rediscovering her purpose, Rae’s story explores what it means to start over — and who you become when the game ends.

Whether you’re navigating a career change, a major life pivot, or helping your child succeed in competitive sports, this conversation will move and inspire you.

👉 Topics: athlete retirement, identity crisis, reinvention, parenting athletes, career transitions, women in sport, mental health, volleyball Canada, Olympic dreams, high school counsellng, team sports, parenting advice, personal growth.

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