The Volley Bubble

16. Saying 'no thankyou' to the Dutch national team w/Britt Bongaerts

Britt Bongaerts almost missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime, being a starting setter on the Dutch national team, which will likely take her to an Olympics during h

15. How COVID is truly affecting pro players w/Madi Bugg

Madi Bugg has volleyball in her veins, having learned a lot from her mother at an early age. She went on to play at Stanford, and is now in her 5th pro season. She has pl

14. Following your own advice w/Karis Watson

This was a fun one! Karis and I laughed a lot in this episode. Maybe we are both awkward, silly and just don't take it all too seriously.  We talk about our mutual love

13. The sexualization of female athletes w/Amanda Benson

Amanda (Benny) Benson graduated from the University of Oregon, and went on to represent Team USA, as well as play pro in France, Germany and now Switzerland. She is a hig

12. Two Shoulder surgeries later...w/Meg Wolowicz

Meg Wolowicz is a Northern Illinois alum, and has gone all in on the pro life! Czech, now Switzerland, she has no intention of stopping any time soon. She loves the trave

10. Never doubt yourself w/Olga Strantzali

Olga Strantzali learned to play at 5 years old, and thus knows she is a 'stable' player who rarely suffers from self doubt! She is a former UMiami Hurricane, and has foun

09. How negative comments can fuel you to succeed w/ Britt Herbots

So Britt and I played together in Mulhouse, which is where she cemented herself as an up and coming star on the European volleyball scene by earning MVP of the French lea

08. Life in Italy A1 and finding your role on the team w/Ali Frantti

Ali Frantti, aka Moose, is one of my close friends! We played together in Mulhouse, her first full season pro and straight into CEV Champions League! Moose is sweet natur

07. YouTube and long-distance marriage w/Gia Day

Gia Day got married this summer, and jumped on a plane to France a month later! We talk about how to make a relationship work long distance, and of course the joys of You

06. Overcoming an eating disorder w/Caila Stapleton

Wow. If you listen to any of these episodes, listen to this one. Caila opens up so honestly about her struggles with mental health, eating disorders and body image in thi

05. Following your childhood dream w/Jaali Winters

Jaali Winters has been chasing the dream of playing pro in France since the age of 14, and she shares the 'secret' to making that dream come true.  Jaali is playing for

04. Pursuing passions outside of sport w/Tessa Grubbs

In this episode, Tessa Grubbs and I discuss the importance of finding passions outside of the sport of volleyball, and how those pursuits can actually improve your game a

03. Getting comfortable being uncomfortable w/Micaya White

Micaya White talks all about the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable as a top performing athlete.  Micaya is the new starting outside hitter for R

02. TikTok and social media as an athlete w/Ronika Stone

Ronika Stone teaches me a thing or two about TikTok, as well as how she views social media for top athletes in 2020.   Ronika plays for Volero Le Cannet in the top Frenc

01. Identifying the weak link in your mind w/Malina Terrell

Malina Terrell talks us through how to acknowledge, but not give too much power to, the weak link in your mental 'crew'. This 28yr old outside hitter has a fascination fo

The Volley Bubble Trailer

This is The Volley Bubble Podcast.  Whats up guys, I'm Ci Michel; Professional Volleyball Player, Olympian, Photographer, YouTuber and now, Podcaster! I have been playin