Santia Deck: The Female Barry Sanders on Women’s Sports, Making History, and Becoming a Brand

She was called “The Female Barry Sanders”, a human highlight reel on the field and a disruptor in women’s sports. But when injury hit and the noise faded, Santia Deck faced an identity crisis, silence, and the hard truth about what happens when the game ends. In this conversation, she opens up about the mental battle of her ACL injury, the pressure of being ‘too masculine,’ and how she rebuilt herself into an author, entrepreneur, and brand of her own.

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More Than What Made Me is a podcast about healing, growth, and finding harmony in the chaos. Hosted by Cedric Thompson—former NFL player, husband, and father, this show is a space for honest reflection and deep conversations about what it takes to break cycles and build something better. Through vulnerable talks with his wife, unfiltered conversations with friends, family, and experts across different fields, and his own personal insights, Cedric explores the journey of becoming—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.