In this episode of The Searchers Podcast, Atem Bior and Kirron Byrne sit down with Erin Bollman — American import basketball player for the Sunshine Coast Phoenix — to talk about the mental side of performance, self-belief, and redefining what it means to “make it.”

Erin opens up about the hurdles she faced early in her career and how she didn’t truly feel good at the game until she was 22. Now, she’s focused on helping the next generation of players reach elite levels by doing it differently — with patience, perspective, and joy.

This episode dives into confidence, growth, identity, and the power of staying true to yourself, both in sport and in life. It’s a reminder that greatness doesn’t have a timeline.

For new listeners, The Searchers Podcast is about sharing experiences on this collective search for truth, love, and self— the big questions we all ponder but rarely express. As humanity, we’re all friends on this journey. So join us on The Search, and enjoy the ride.

Listen through to hear Erin’s reflections on basketball, mindset, and finding joy in the process, from her college days to her work developing young athletes.