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Karen Crouse: What a Small Vermont Town Can Teach About Sports and Happiness | EP 138

New Raising Athletes Podcast out now!!!

In this episode, we sit down with Karen Crouse, an accomplished sports reporter with decades of experience covering some of the biggest moments in athletics. As a former New York Times journalist and the author of Norwich: One Tiny Vermont Town’s Secret to Happiness and Excellence, Karen has a unique lens on the intersection of sports, community, and personal growth.

In this episode, we discuss:
✅ Her career journey and the evolution of sports journalism
✅ The powerful stories she’s uncovered along the way
✅ The role of storytelling in shaping how we see athletes—not just as competitors, but as people
✅ How the experience of playing sports leads to well rounded, accomplished people

Find this episode on kirstenjonesinc.com, Spotify or iTunes or listen wherever you find your podcasts. Check out full video episode on YouTube.


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In case you missed Kirsten’s last post…

Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day

Growing up in Montana in the 1970’s and 80’s, I participated in “all the things”…. it started young playing tennis casually, joining a softball team, playing middle school basketball, while downhill and cross-country skiing as a family. I even snowmobiled with my sisters in the hills behind our property. Riding horses was a huge passion of mine until I …

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Let’s do this!

XXX Kir

P.S. You’re amazing. We should talk!

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