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She Played Two World Cups… Then Lost Her Identity
Episode 326
Monday, 4 May, 2026
Charlie Jacobi represented Team USA in two Rugby World Cups.But no one prepared her for what came after.This is a raw conversation about identity, ego, grief, ambition, and rebuilding from scratch.In this episode, we cover:The identity crisis that hits when you retire from elite sportWhy external validation is addictiveThe ego side of high performance (that nobody admits)Transitioning from player to coachMoving continents immediately after retiringLosing both parents while chasing a World CupWhy most people don’t actually want their goalsThe mindset required to go from 126kg to World Cup athleteWomen in sport and the confidence gap“Don’t give anyone a reason to tell you no”If you’ve ever tied your worth to what you do — this one will hit.
