Kylie Ross - Body-Insecurity, ACL Injuries, & Perfectionism

Kylie Ross is a former Division I soccer player from Baylor University where she received both an undergrad as well as Master’s degree. During her last season at Baylor she created a YouTube channel which has since gained over 140,000 subscribers! Kylie and her videos are all about sharing her passion for sports, health, fitness, and more about her life as a female athlete. In this episode, Kylie talks about sitting on the sidelines her first two years at Baylor, recovering from a painful ACL injury, body image insecurities, the pressure of being "healthy," and finding her identity after sports. This convo is IT for all female athletes looking for an honest and all encompassing conversation about college sports! 2:49-5:46 Kylie’s start with soccer. 5:46-9:16 Expectation vs reality for freshman year. 9:16-16:49 Striving for perfection and an “athletic body.” 16:49-25:36 Dealing with injuries mentally and physically. 25:36-29:20 Mental growth as an athlete. 29:20-30:43 Working through fear after injury clearance. 30:43-34:17 Starting a YouTube channel. 34:17-36:15 Gaining a following on social media 36:15-43:42 Graduation and identity after sport. 43:42-48:48 Getting real on YouTube 48:48-50:34 Lessening up on perfectionism. 50:34-55:49 Working out and finding balance in fitness after graduation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices