Hosted by Milica Jovanovic, a professional basketball player with over 20 years of experience in the game. This podcast takes you deep into the emotional, mental, and personal aspects of the athletic journey. Winning the Journey Within features conversations with athletes, coaches, referees, medical staff, families, and others in the sports world. With insights from accredited psychologists, Milica and her guests share valuable advice and techniques to support emotional healing, personal growth, and resilience. This podcast is designed to help you navigate the challenges, setbacks, and triumphs that come with being a part of the sports world. Join Milica and her guests as they dive into the complexities of life as an athlete and offer inspiring stories and practical tips to help you Win the Journey Within.
E1. 17/05/2025
Sonja Vasić was born in Belgrade and has had a very successful career playing for the National Team of Serbia, as well as in some of the top teams in Europe and the WNBA. After retiring in 2021, she became active in sports administration.
WATCHE29. 09/03/2026
Born in Belgrade, raised in Greece, Vlado Jankovic has built an 18-year professional basketball career across Europe, playing for Panionios, Panathinaikos, Valencia, Aris, AEK, PAOK, and now serving as team captain at Peristeri BC.
WATCHThe best athletes don't just train their bodies — they train their minds. Mental strength is the foundation of every great performance, and yet it's the part of the game we talk about least. My mission is to change that. As a mentor I will help you…
Your sport has shaped everything — how you think, how you move, who you are. But what happens when injury stops you, when a transition shakes you, when the game no longer looks the way it used to? You don't have to figure it out alone. Whether you're coming back from injury, navigating pregnancy and return, facing retirement, or simply feeling lost in the middle of it all — this is your space to heal, grow, and rediscover yourself. Your crisis is not the end. It's the beginning of something deeper.
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The earlier you build it, the stronger it holds. Young athletes face enormous pressure — to perform, to belong, to be enough. I work with the next generation to build the mental foundations that will carry them through every win, every setback, and every season of growth. Confidence. Resilience. A healthy relationship with sport and self. These aren't extras — they're everything.
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Championships are built in the locker room as much as on the court. The teams that go furthest aren't just the most talented — they're the most connected. I work with teams to build cultures where athletes feel safe to be honest, brave enough to be vulnerable, and strong enough to lift each other up. When trust is the foundation, performance follows.
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Mental health is not a conversation for after the career ends. It belongs at the heart of every system that supports athletes. I partner with federations and organizations to build structures that truly care for the whole athlete — mind, body, and identity. Because when institutions prioritize wellbeing, they don't just develop better athletes. They develop better humans. Let's build something that lasts.
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