Carli’s back after welcoming her son Hunter — and she opens up about a grueling 31-hour labor, a delivery complication, and the postpartum kidney infection that landed her back in the hospital. A raw conversation on recovery, intuition, and asking for help.

Carli&rsquo;s back after welcoming her son Hunter &mdash; and she opens up about a grueling 31-hour labor, a delivery complication, and the postpartum kidney infection that landed her back in the hospital. A raw conversation on recovery, intuition, and asking for help.

Carli Lloyd's Birth Story: Hunter’s Birth and a Postpartum Health Scare

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In this episode, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft turn the spotlight back on themselves to reflect on what doing "whatever it takes" truly means in their own lives—both personally and professionally. Carli takes a deep dive into the relentless mindset, discipline, and sacrifices that defined her legendary athletic career, while Jenny highlights how that same inspiring grit applies to navigating career pivots, work-life balance, and overcome obstacles. Together, the co-hosts open up about their personal definitions of success, pushing past limits, and the stories that shaped who they are today.

In this episode, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft turn the spotlight back on themselves to reflect on what doing "whatever it takes" truly means in their own lives&mdash;both personally and professionally. Carli takes a deep dive into the relentless mindset, discipline, and sacrifices that defined her legendary athletic career, while Jenny highlights how that same inspiring grit applies to navigating career pivots, work-life balance, and overcome obstacles. Together, the co-hosts open up about their personal definitions of success, pushing past limits, and the stories that shaped who they are today.

Our Own "Whatever It Takes" Moments

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Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft dive into what it truly takes to transform a raw passion into a lifelong profession. Carli opens up about the untold pressures of elite sports—navigating off-the-field endorsements, political games, media scrutiny, and the fickle nature of public perception. Jenny and Carli break down why loving the daily grind and training was the key to handling outside stress, illustrating how genuine passion and a professional mindset separate the good from the world-class.

Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft dive into what it truly takes to transform a raw passion into a lifelong profession. Carli opens up about the untold pressures of elite sports&mdash;navigating off-the-field endorsements, political games, media scrutiny, and the fickle nature of public perception. Jenny and Carli break down why loving the daily grind and training was the key to handling outside stress, illustrating how genuine passion and a professional mindset separate the good from the world-class.

Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession

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Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft welcome soccer legend and broadcast veteran Alexi Lalas to the show! In this episode, Alexi shares his take on entering the podcast world, reflects on the evolution of sports media, and brings his signature humor as he and the hosts compare notes on broadcasting, post-career transitions, and what it takes to succeed behind the microphone.

Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft welcome soccer legend and broadcast veteran Alexi Lalas to the show! In this episode, Alexi shares his take on entering the podcast world, reflects on the evolution of sports media, and brings his signature humor as he and the hosts compare notes on broadcasting, post-career transitions, and what it takes to succeed behind the microphone.

From Pitch to Pod: Alexi Lalas on Navigating the Media Landscape

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In this episode, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft get candid about the real demands of working while pregnant. Having both navigated packed schedules, doctor visits, and high-pressure careers while expecting, they share their firsthand perspectives on what it truly takes to push through the final stretch.

In this episode, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft get candid about the real demands of working while pregnant. Having both navigated packed schedules, doctor visits, and high-pressure careers while expecting, they share their firsthand perspectives on what it truly takes to push through the final stretch.

Working While Pregnant

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The very first guest on Whatever It Takes is here! USMNT icon and Fox Sports broadcaster Stu Holden joins Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft for the first guest episode of Whatever It Takes. The trio discusses life after a major World Cup, transitioning from athlete to analyst, handling public criticism, and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from the broadcast world.

The very first guest on Whatever It Takes&nbsp;is here! USMNT icon and Fox Sports broadcaster Stu Holden joins Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft for the first guest episode of Whatever It Takes. The trio discusses life after a major World Cup, transitioning from athlete to analyst, handling public criticism, and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from the broadcast world.

Stu Holden on Post-World Cup life, Broadcasting & What’s Next for US Soccer

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Is "work-life balance" a realistic goal or a fictional ideal? In this episode of Whatever It Takes, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft break down the illusion of the 50/50 split and unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest levels of sport, media, and parenthood. From the invisible costs of peak performance to navigating guilt and managing high-demand seasons, they share personal stories about trade-offs, shifting mindsets from balance to integration, and setting clear boundaries.

Is "work-life balance" a realistic goal or a fictional ideal? In this episode of Whatever It Takes, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft break down the illusion of the 50/50 split and unpack what it really takes to perform at the highest levels of sport, media, and parenthood. From the invisible costs of peak performance to navigating guilt and managing high-demand seasons, they share personal stories about trade-offs, shifting mindsets from balance to integration, and setting clear boundaries.

The Myth of Having it All

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Welcome to Whatever It Takes! In their premiere episode, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft share the story behind the creation of the podcast, reflect on World Cups past and present, and open up about balancing career, family, and motherhood. It's an open and authentic conversation about chasing your dreams, shifting into new phases of life and what it truly means to do whatever it takes.

Welcome to Whatever It Takes! In their premiere episode, Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft share the story behind the creation of the podcast, reflect on World Cups past and present, and open up about balancing career, family, and motherhood. It's an open and authentic conversation about chasing your dreams, shifting into new phases of life and what it truly means to do whatever it takes.

Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft Talk World Cup, Motherhood and Doing Whatever It Takes

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Introducing: Whatever It Takes with Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft

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Becoming champions and top-tier sports broadcasters doesn't come easy, and balancing that with motherhood and partnership is a masterclass in resilience.

 

Join USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and FOX Sports’ Jenny Taft for WHATEVER IT TAKES, a series where two friends who have been, and continue to be, at the top of their games discuss the week in sports, family, and the ever evolving definition of greatness.

Becoming champions and top-tier sports broadcasters doesn't come easy, and balancing that with motherhood and partnership is a masterclass in resilience.
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Join USWNT legend Carli Lloyd and FOX Sports&rsquo; Jenny Taft for WHATEVER IT TAKES, a series where two friends who have been, and continue to be, at the top of their games discuss the week in sports, family, and the ever evolving definition of greatness.

Whatever It Takes with Carli Lloyd and Jenny Taft

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