Mental Health Training Room Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim

In this episode, University of Maine swimmer, Isabelle Irani, opens up about the eating disorder she struggled with in high school. Although this was an extremely difficult time for her, she is able to speak about it now and reflect on important lessons she learned during this tough  time in her life.  Swimming at a very elite level now, Isabelle knows how to engage in appropriate self-care and monitor her mental health so that she can show up feeling her best. In addition to swim, Isabelle is a huge advocate for mental health within the University of Maine's athletic department. She started a chapter of Victoria Browne's Hidden Opponent on campus and was even able to recruit a student-athlete specific mental health counselor to support her peers. We are huge supporters of Isabelle and learned a lot from this episode; we hope you will too! 

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In this episode, Haley and Naomi sit down with NFL Draft Prospect and University of Wyoming alumni, JaKorey Hawkins. Hawkins  begins by inviting us into the formative years of his life, emphasizing how his childhood experiences shaped his attitude toward sports and the messaging he received around maintaining a healthy mindset. Central to the episode is the theme of perseverance; Hawkins shares how he stayed motivated through times of hardship. We hope you enjoy listening to this conversation and can take some helpful insight from it! Follow us on Instagram @mhtrpod and be sure to share this episode with your friends, family, teammate, coaches, or anyone else you think could benefit from it. 

In this episode, we feature two very special guest, Kaylee Byon and Anthony Yu. Both of these athletes share their experience as an Asian American athlete, the struggles they have faced due to their race in sports, and how they are currently using their platforms to inspire younger generations and break the stereotypes placed on the AAPI community. 

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Anthony Yu @anthonyyu_ @rdf.world
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On this special episode, Elise Garcia (@Elisegarcia_13)  opens up about her time as a swimmer at the University of California Berkley. Elise speaks on  the struggles she faced with her coach and how the affected her mental health. There is so much power in being vulnerable and we are so grateful Elise took the time to sit down with us and tell her story. To all student-athletes, we see you, we hear you, and never forget: you matter. 

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Dr. Theo Burnes is a licensed psychologist, LPCC, and one of Haley's grad school professors at USC! In this episode, Dr. Burnes sat down with us to discuss resiliency, growth mindset, and grit. Throughout our conversation we de-bunk some myths about these three concepts while Haley and Naomi also share some personal struggles they face trying to be resilient student athletes. This episode is very educational and reflective. Perfect for any athlete, parents, and/or coach! 
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This is an emotional and authentic solo episode with host, Haley Herdman. In this episode, Haley shares updates about life after hanging up her jersey. "It is not as glamorous as I thought it would be", Haley says. Listen to hear more about the anxious thoughts and major transitions she has been facing as she tries to navigate life without her athlete identity. This is a must listen for athletes who's collegiate career is coming to an end soon, or any athlete truthfully, because this will all be us one day...

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