Episode 25 (Arc 3) — Loneliness no one sees when you play ball overseas
Mar 2, 20262m
After games, the city moves on and you go home to silence. I talk about isolation, mental growth, and the nights that built me.
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The itmakesenz Series
Hosted by Asenso Ampim · EN · 41 episodes
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Episodes
41
Last ep.
10 days ago
Avg length
2m
Booking Probability™
40
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Listen Score
23
Niche reach.
Virality (30d)
49
Steady cadence.
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About this podcast
The itmakesenz Series is a narrative podcast about what happens when the identity you built your life around disappears. Across 40 short episodes, I share my story, from boarding school as a kid, to navigating elite institutions, to playing professional basketball overseas, to the emotional aftermath of retirement and rebuilding myself. This series isn’t about success stories. It’s about the invisible cost of pressure, the identities we build to survive, and the moment life forces us to become someone new. For anyone in transition, questioning their direction, or trying to reconnect with who they are beyond achievement. Start with the intro for the full journey. If you’re looking for conversations around fitness, mindset, and movement, check out my previous podcast "Fitmakesenz: Mindset & Movement Experience."
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About the host
Asenso Ampim hosts The itmakesenz Series, a society show with 41 episodes published.
Recent episodes
Our AI reads these to draft pitchesEpisode 24 (Arc 3) — What overseas teams really expect from foreign players
Mar 2, 20261m
The expectations aren’t just physical, they’re psychological. I break down what it means being the “star and scapegoat” at the same time.
Episode 04 (Arc 1) — Growing up around privilege changes you in ways you don’t expect
Mar 2, 20261m
Privilege teaches hierarchy before anyone explains it. I talk about how being surrounded by wealth and status can make you driven...but also guarded.
Episode 30 (Arc 3) — What it feels like to be replaced on a team overseas
Mar 2, 20263m
Being replaced is a different kind of pain. I share the moment it finally happened to me, how humiliating it felt, and how it became a turning point.
Episode 39 (Arc 4) — How I found purpose again after losing everything I thought defined me
Mar 2, 20263m
Purpose didn’t show up in success...it showed up in silence. I break down how rebuilding revealed what i was actually meant to be: a builder of people, meaning, and identity.
Episode 38 (Arc 4) — The hardest internal contradiction I had to fix after sports
Mar 2, 20262m
The athlete in me knew how to survive...the man in me had to learn how to feel. I talk about integrating toughness and softness so they stop fighting each other.
Episode 37 (Arc 4) — How I rebuilt my confidence when basketball was gone
Mar 2, 20263m
Confidence outside sports is different. I share how I rebuilt it through new competence, humility, purpose, and becoming someone deeper than the identity I lost.
Episode 36 (Arc 4)— The moment I realized my past wasn’t random — it was preparation
Mar 2, 20262m
My life stopped feeling chaotic when I saw the pattern. I break down how every chapter trained something in me and why pain can qualify you for purpose.
Episode 35 (Arc 4) — What “fitmakesenz” really represents
Mar 2, 20261m
Fitmakesenz is the vehicle, not just fitness. I talk about rebuilding identity through discipline, health as psychological, and why the body is the first place where people realize they’re not okay.
Episode 34 (Arc 4) — How “itmakesenz” was really born
Mar 2, 20262m
It wasn’t a brand idea, it was a realization. I explain how the dots connected after basketball and why “itmakesenz” became meaning, not marketing.
Episode 33 (Arc 4) — How music became my outlet, anchor and healer
Mar 2, 20262m
Music found me when the noise stopped. I share how it became a safe place for expression and helped me integrate every version of myself.
Episode 22 (Arc 3) — What it’s like being the foreigner who has to lead the team
Mar 2, 20261m
You’re the outsider but expected to lead immediately. I talk about earning trust under envy, isolation, and the kind of leadership that lasts beyond sports.
Episode 23 (Arc 3) — When one bad game almost ended my overseas basketball career
Mar 2, 20262m
My first pro game went terribly and i almost got replaced instantly with another player. I share what happened next, how quickly things flip overseas, and what that taught me about survival.
Episode 32 (Arc 4) — The identity withdrawal nobody prepares you for
Mar 2, 20262m
When the routine disappears, the emptiness is real. I break down identity withdrawal, the spotlight fading, and why it’s not collapse...it’s clearing.
Episode 31 (Arc 4) — The emotional psychology of retirement
Mar 2, 20262m
Retirement doesn’t hit when you stop, it hits when you realize going back would break you. I talk about identity, anger, fear, and the silence after the storm.
Episode 40 (Arc 4) — The truth my story is really trying to tell you
Mar 2, 20262m
This series isn’t just about me, it’s about what life does to all of us. I share the real message behind every chapter for you to realize you’re not broken, you’re becoming.
Episode 27 (Arc 3) — The relationships you lose chasing a pro career
Mar 2, 20261m
Dreams cost more than people think. I break down the quiet losses...romantic, friendships, milestones and what it means to be everywhere and nowhere at the same time.
Episode 29 (Arc 3) — How pro basketball affects your mental health
Mar 2, 20262m
The hardest part wasn’t the games, it was everything around them. I break down uncertainty, politics, isolation, doubt, and the mental loop that can break players.
Episode 28 (Arc 3) — The pressure of being watched in public 24/7
Mar 2, 20262m
As an import, you’re never fully "off the clock." I share a real moment that taught me how visible you are and how every move can be evaluated.
Episode 26 (Arc 3) — The emotional toll of temporary living overseas
Mar 2, 20261m
Living out of a suitcase changes you. I talk about the constant evaluation, never settling, and how fear becomes fuel.
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Audience demographics
Age
25-54
Consumer type
General audience
Topics covered
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Who is the host of The itmakesenz Series?
The itmakesenz Series is hosted by Asenso Ampim. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 41 episodes.
How many episodes does The itmakesenz Series have?
The itmakesenz Series has published 41 episodes.
What topics does The itmakesenz Series cover?
The itmakesenz Series regularly covers society, culture, personal. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.
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The itmakesenz Series is accessible for guests with genuine society expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
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How long are The itmakesenz Series episodes?
Episodes of The itmakesenz Series average 2 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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