Let's Talk About It: Athlete Mental Health

Caroline Quigley
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Hi, and welcome to my podcast! My name is Caroline, and I am an occupational therapy graduate student with a passion for mental health, especially in athletics. This podcast was created to increase knowledge and awareness of mental health while simultaneously breaking the stigma that surrounds it. I will be utilizing a holistic occupational therapy approach to provide my listeners with ways they can incorporate mental health practices into their everyday routines. This podcast was created to target DIII athletes and focus on ways to overcome the barriers and challenges that they encounter.

  1. 04/18/2025

    Episode 14: Conference Recap & Final Goodbyes!

    Join me for our last podcast episode! As my capstone project comes to an end, I wanted to summarize the valuable points I learned from the conference I attended in Colorado as well as reflect on how my capstone process has gone and what moving forward looks like. I appreciate everyone's support along the way! Enjoy!

    26 min

  2. 04/16/2025

    Episode 13: Transitioning Out of Athletics

    Today we discuss the lack of preparation college athletes feel when transitioning out of sports and the impact it has on our mental health. I also share some of my personal struggles with leaving field hockey behind and moving forward in life.

    25 min

  3. 04/04/2025

    Episode 12: Talking with Tyler!

    Today we talk with Tyler, a senior at MBU and a member of the Baseball team. He shares his personal struggles following injury and more on the importance of men's mental health. Enjoy!

    21 min

  4. 03/28/2025

    Episode 11: Interview with Gabby!

    Today we are joined by Gabby, a sophomore at MBU and a member of the women's soccer team. She comes on the podcast to share her story regarding how athletics and injury has impacted her mental health. I apologize for the technical difficulties throughout, but we rolled with it! Enjoy!

    47 min

  5. 03/21/2025

    Episode 10: Interview with Lauren & Elayna!

    ⚠️ Trigger warning: Suicidal ideation is discussed in this episode. ⚠️ Today I am joined by Lauren and Elayna, two MBU women's soccer players! They share their individual mental health stories as well as discuss topics including moving away to college, meeting new people as a freshman, juggling sports and academics, and so much more!

    52 min

  6. 03/14/2025

    Episode 9: Athlete-Specific Strategies

    In today's episode, we discuss various mental health strategies that athletes can implement into their routine including visualization, positive self-talk, reflection, reframing anxiety, night time routine, and so many more!

    36 min

  7. 03/10/2025

    Episode 8: Talking with Roman!

    Today I am joined by senior MBU Baseball player Roman! He shares his journey going to college for baseball and the stressors he overcame as well as his growing passion for athlete mental health.

    50 min

  8. 02/28/2025

    Episode 7: A Different Perspective to Mental Health

    Today we meet Eric who has been by my side throughout my entire mental health journey! He shares his experience of loving someone with a mental health concern as well as how his perspective on mental health has changed over time.

    26 min
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Hi, and welcome to my podcast! My name is Caroline, and I am an occupational therapy graduate student with a passion for mental health, especially in athletics. This podcast was created to increase knowledge and awareness of mental health while simultaneously breaking the stigma that surrounds it. I will be utilizing a holistic occupational therapy approach to provide my listeners with ways they can incorporate mental health practices into their everyday routines. This podcast was created to target DIII athletes and focus on ways to overcome the barriers and challenges that they encounter.

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