Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy

Episode 143: Dr. Colleen Hacker Returns Again

In the Season 12 finale, mental skills and peak performance expert Dr. Colleen “Flash” Hacker returns to Laughter Permitted with her signature joyful style to talk about habit formation, the role consistency plays in making meaningful change and the importance of finding our “why’s” for an action. Dr. Hacker walks us through the three components of a habit loop and then shares the five cues that go into forming a new habit. She explains how the anticipation of a reward eventually becomes the reward itself and gives guidance for inevitable regression (spoiler alert: we get to try again!). A fascinating and fun-filled conversation chockfull of actionable items you can start today.Do you have a question, comment or deep thought for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmaiil.com. 

BONUS EPISODE: How Ally's investment in women's sports is changing the game

In a special bonus episode of Laughter Permitted, Ally Financial Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer Andrea Brimmer and 3-time WNBA champion and Las Vegas Aces star Alysha Clark join the podcast to talk about the boom in women's sports, the impact Ally's 50/50 Pledge has had on the sports landscape and how Ally is supporting female athletes through its Team Ally program. Andrea breaks down the numbers on how investing in women's sports has been good for Ally's business (spoiler alert: women's sports fans are loyal!) and Alysha expresses what it's like being backed by Ally. Andrea and Alysha also share their hopes for women's sports going forward.

Episode 142: Napheesa Collier

WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and two-time Olympic gold medalist and Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier joins Laughter Permitted to talk about the 2024 WNBA Finals, how her demeanor on and off the court are very similar and why she co-founded Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 basketball league featuring top WNBA players. Napheesa shares the non-negotiables that went into creating Unrivaled, the backstory of how it all started and what she’s most excited about when it comes to the league tipping off. Plus, find out why Sylvia Fowles garnered Napheesa’s cheer. In the close, Julie and Lynn make a pitch to join Unrivaled as wild card entries.Do you have a question or comment for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmaiil.com. 

Episode 141: Emma Hayes Returns

U.S women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes returns to Laughter Permitted to talk about winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, what went into shaping the team’s culture in a short period of time and how gratitude factors into her current role. Emma also shares an exercise she did with the USWNT to cultivate trust and explains why it was important for her to connect the current team with The 99ers ahead of the Olympics. Plus, find out how Emma feels about returning to Wembley Stadium with the USWNT and how she hopes her story can uplift others to pursue their dreams. In Questions Permitted, Julie gives a longtime member of the Dope Village advice on being a new mom and both Julie and Lynn share where they turn to when they need some inspiration.Have a question or comment Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.Check out:Episode 104: Emma HayesEpisode 135: Sam Coffey

Episode 140: Sam Mewis Returns

In a special NWSL-themed episode of Laughter Permitted, World Cup champion and 3-time NWSL champion Sam Mewis returns to the podcast to discuss and give her pick for the 2024 NWSL Championship between the Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit. Plus, we find out her reaction to the news that she's going to be an aunt, what the journey has been like at the helm of The Women's Game and what it’s like being part of a movement of athletes covering women’s soccer and sports. Dope Village! Do you have a question, comment or deep thought for Julie and Lynn? Email them at laughterpermitted@gmail.com.