In this episode, professional midfielder Chloe Minas explains what Between the Sessions is and why it’s more than just audio from her YouTube channel.

Chloe is a professional soccer player competing in the Northern Super League for the Montreal Roses after beginning her career in Sweden with Växjö DFF in the Damallsvenskan.

This podcast focuses on the in-between moments of professional football: the mindset before training, reflections after games, lessons from life as a midfielder and the parts of the journey that don’t always make the vlog.

It’s honest. It’s unfiltered. And it’s a way of documenting the growth behind the dream…something Chloe hopes her future family can one day look back on.

No perfection. Just real life between the sessions.

Follow Chloe Minas:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChloeMinasYT

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.min4/

Two pro contracts. Two countries. High highs. Low lows.

In this episode, professional midfielder Chloe Minas reflects on her first year in professional women’s football — from signing her first contract with Växjö DFF in the Damallsvenskan to competing in the Northern Super League.

This is the honest version of “going pro.”

Chloe breaks down:

• The reality of imposter syndrome in women’s football

• Zero-minute games and staying mentally ready

• The emotional rollercoaster of performance

• Controlling the controllables

• Comparison, discipline, and identity

• Why teammates become family

• Why gratitude matters more than confidence

Being a professional soccer player doesn’t mean being perfect. It means learning to handle pressure, uncertainty, and growth in real time.

If you’re an athlete chasing the next level — or anyone building something bigger than yourself — this episode pulls back the curtain on what the first year really teaches you.

Full video version available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k1y98Z9xWA

We’ve all been there — the alarm goes off, and you 100% do not want to train. In this episode, I share exactly how I got myself to the gym even when I had zero motivation.

I dive into the mindset shift I’ve learned as a professional footballer: motivation is unreliable, and it’s not supposed to drive you. Instead, discipline, alignment with your higher goals, and small consistent habits are what carry you when motivation fails. I also share practical tips and reflections to help you build consistency, crush self-doubt, and stay aligned with your bigger purpose.

This episode is adapted from a YouTube video and shared here in audio form for anyone who prefers listening while training, commuting, or reflecting. I also record these episodes for my future children so they can hear how I pushed through resistance and stayed committed to growth during this chapter of my life.

If you're curious of what the video form of this podcast is: https://youtu.be/F2Cuz5xVq1c?si=es0Rv4wBVEID05fu