Erin Andrews on Friendship, Fertility and Taylor Swift’s Life-Changing Advice (EXCLUSIVE)
The Fox sportscaster and 'Woman's World' cover star opens up about healing, motherhood and the Swiftie advice she swears by
Emmy-nominated FOX NFL sportscaster and 99 to Beat host Erin Andrews has tackled more than just a male-dominated industry for the last 20 years—she’s faced some of life’s toughest challenges head-on. And while she’s an open book on her Calm Down podcast with Charissa Thompson, that hasn’t always been the case. Here, in this intimate sit-down conversation with Woman’s World as our cover girl (Get your copy here!), Erin reflects on how friendship, health hacks and speaking out give her strength.
Plus, this Swiftie shares the best advice she’s ever received—and no surprise, it came from Taylor Swift!
Don’t hide from your losses
Reflecting on some of her hardest life experiences—including facing down a stalker in 2008, overcoming cervical cancer in 2016, and then struggling with infertility for a decade—Erin admits she didn’t want to face all the fear and heartache at first.
“I just went back on the field because I loved my job,” she shares. “Work became a mask for me—a way to focus on something I loved while life felt chaotic.”
While work provides a welcome escape, Erin now acknowledges that avoidance doesn’t replace dealing with her feelings.
“The first time we suffered loss during our infertility journey, I didn’t grieve properly,” she explains. “I just threw myself back on the field again, and this summer, I had a flare-up of PTSD and went back to therapy. I’ve been through a lot, but who hasn’t? I’ve finally learned that you can’t bottle it up.”
Find purpose in pain
“When I was finally vocal about having cervical cancer, I was shocked by how many women weren’t going to the doctor,” Erin says. “So many men came up to me in the sports world and said, ‘My mom died of ovarian cancer because she didn’t go to the doctor. My wife hasn’t been to the doctor.’
“It was humbling to become a mouthpiece and help others avoid what I went through,” she continues. “Sharing your struggles has a ripple effect—it turns personal pain into something powerful, all while helping others.”
Celebrate friendship – and Taylor Swift support!
Erin may be surrounded by men on the field, but in life, she says, “I have very powerful women in my corner.”
One of those women is fellow sportscaster Charissa Thompson, who is her bestie and podcast cohost.
“I’m so grateful for my core group,” Erin says. “Seeing my friends and laughing with them is one of the best ways I relieve stress and keep my energy up.”
Erin and Charissa also bond over being huge Taylor Swift fans—or Swifties as they call themselves—and they were over the moon when Taylor first sported Erin’s WEAR clothing line a few years ago.
“I’m crying happy tears!” Erin wrote on Instagram.
Erin always looks cool and calm on camera, and she’s quick to credit her inner circle, from her close friends to her glam squad, for giving her courage.
“I’m a massive, awkward nerd at heart,” she laughs. “When I try to do my own makeup, it’s like color by numbers. My makeup artists also pretty much do therapy every time I’m in their chair. They bring the good time vibes!”
Uncover joy in little things
After spending a decade undergoing IVF, Erin and her husband, professional hockey player Jarret Stoll, welcomed Mack, 2, via surrogate.
“My greatest joy is putting my son to bed,” Erin says. “I don’t get to do that a lot during the football season, so I value every moment. I love being with my family for moments like bath time, reading—and Mack is obsessed with our pool right now. It’s a real treasure when we are able to simply be together.”
‘Hack’ your wellness, aging, perimenopause & menopause
“At 47, my body is changing, and I’m learning about perimenopause and menopause,” Erin says. “I wonder, Why am I not getting muscle like I used to? What can I do about it? Science has so much to offer aging women—from energy to brain fog to immunity. So I’m proactive.
“NADs and peptides, those are my battery chargers, and I’m also obsessed with Thorne,” she continues. “There isn’t a supplement I’m not taking from them. A probiotic, prenatal, CoQ10—I can’t get enough. I also love working out. It’s my mental release. The whole journey I’m on is trying to age gracefully, feel good about myself, have my workouts be efficient, give myself energy and clarity, and also help my immune system.
“But the biggest thing is to be easier on yourself,” she adds. “Instagram isn’t reality. Focus on movement and what makes you feel good.”
Swiftie Lessons: Protect your energy
“The other day, on the Kelce brothers’ New Heights podcast, Taylor Swift talked about how we should think of our energy as expensive, that it’s a luxury,” Erin says when asked for advice that’s resonated in her heart. “We often put ourselves through the ringer and get invested in things that don’t matter. Stress and negativity affect your health, so you have to protect your energy—it’s a precious resource.”
Don’t miss Erin’s latest projects!
“If you’re looking to get away from me this football season, best of luck,” cracks Erin Andrews, who’s on the roster of 99 to Beat, a new game show Wednesday nights at 9 pm ET on Fox on which contestants compete in hilarious games to win $1 million. “I’m peeing my pants on that show, because my cohost is Ken Jeong.”
You can also catch Erin on FOX NFL Sunday and America’s Game of the Week.
And every Thursday, her podcast, Calm Down with Erin and Charissa, drops a new episode.
“We talk about crazy stories from the road and chasing down coaches at halftime,” Erin tells Woman’s World. “Oh, and don’t forget, WEAR by EA’s NFL and WNBA women’s lines are out!”
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