The Athlete Confidential

It's Cool to Care ft. Mental Health Therapist DJ Ahana We sit down with DJ Ahana, a former college basketball player turned mental health therapist. From team manager to starter, DJ shares his unconventional journey through college sports and what kept him motivated through it all. DJ eventually discovered an interest in pursuing a career in mental health where he went on a personal discovery to self-love and understanding of himself outside of sport. We explore DJ's path from college athlete to mental health professional and his desire to share his passion with other athletes like himself. As a young Black man, DJ candidly expresses his personal struggles and the challenges he faced in finding his place in the mental health field. Listen here https://lnkd.in/g96XQVMb or anywhere you get your podcasts

An Unexpected Setback Share Your Story Series: Unexplained illness, tested faith, & new found gratitude. "Life is full of curveballs. The lesson behind them is often found in the reaction you have to them." Read the full story here https://lnkd.in/ggg-__Eg

In case you missed our most recent episode... Audrey Baldwin, a former professional soccer player with over nine years of experience overseas, shares her unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of the game. Audrey takes us behind the scenes, revealing the challenges and pressures she faced navigating different teams, contracts, and countries. From the exhilaration of victory to the agony of countless injuries, Audrey shares the untold stories that lie beyond the spotlight of professional athletics. Listen here https://lnkd.in/g5-B26-M or anywhere you get your podcasts.

In this episode, we are joined by the Author of "Everything I Got," Julia Allain. Julia is a former athlete and current mental skills coach who wrote a book that includes 30 lessons about "what you give, what you get, and how you grow through sports" based on her personal experiences as an athlete and life after sports. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/g-tas42R

Interested in sharing your story for a chance to be featured on The Athlete Confidential? Go to our website https://lnkd.in/gg_y9Ua3 and click “Share Your Story”

We at The Athlete Confidential have created FREE downloadable Mental Health Crisis Sheets with a list of resources, helplines, and text lines for you to download, print and share. We have created three versions: USA, Canada, and UK. On our website under 'RESOURCES' you will find an International Crisis Support link to a website that provides crisis resources by country. The QR Code on each sheet sends you directly to our RESOURCE page on our website: https://lnkd.in/gtGUwTmj Put these up in locker rooms, offices, gyms, bathrooms, dorms, or wherever you see fit. Thank you to the student-athletes that helped inspire us to create this by voicing a need for more awareness and accessibility. PLEASE SHARE 💚 Disclaimer: This information is not intended or implied to be substituted for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Retired Not Expired ft. Morgan Bullock 🎙 We're joined by Morgan Bullock, a former DI softball player turned life coach and founder of Sportswomen Co. Morgan shares her journey of transitioning from the high-pressure world of collegiate athletics to the multifaceted realm of "real" life and motherhood. She candidly discusses the challenges she faced in rediscovering her identity post-sport and how she utilized her athletic background to navigate this pivotal period of self-discovery. As Morgan reflects on her experiences as both an athlete and a mother, she illuminates the striking parallels between the two roles. From setting goals to embracing resilience, she draws insightful connections, showcasing how the skills honed on the diamond seamlessly translate into the realm of parenthood. Morgan not only inspires listeners to embrace change but also underscores the transformative power of harnessing one's athletic mindset to win within. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gGPGAzEF

Happy National Athletic Trainer Appreciation Day 💚 Revisit our episode, “Mental Health Matters” with University of Portland's Senior Athletic Trainer, Miho Arai 🎙 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or visit the link below to listen on Spotify https://lnkd.in/gDwTsUWX

Grateful and humbled to share my story navigating mental health as an athlete and founding The Athlete Confidential. I’ve experienced the power of vulnerability and importance of having authentic conversations in breaking down stigma. Now, I’m honored to create spaces where athletes can have these conversations and feel empowered to share their own stories. I’m always moved by the way my message is received. I hope to continue this journey in letting athletes know it’s okay not to be okay and it’s okay to ask for help. #humanfirstathletesecond

The Student-Athlete Voice ft. Will Bush In this episode, we are joined by Will Bush, a student-athlete at the University of Portland. As the SAAC president, Will is on a mission to ensure that the voices and needs of student-athletes are heard and addressed, especially when it comes to mental health. Will shares his struggles with mental health and how he's navigated them throughout his collegiate journey. Despite facing several injuries that have sidelined him from competition for much of his career, Will remains resilient and committed to fostering a supportive environment for his fellow athletes. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts or click link below https://lnkd.in/gxhUXqV9