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Have you ever wondered how Vic started The Hidden Opponent? Or what it really takes to launch and run a non-profit? This episode is your crash course! Vic shares why she founded THO, how Kobe Bryant played a key role, and the real behind-the-scenes of building a movement for student-athlete mental health. She also introduces THO's new CEO, their Avengers-level Board of Directors, and gives a sneak peek at the adidas x The Hidden Opponent collab — out now! If you're passionate about mental health or want to make a difference, this episode will leave you fired up to take action. Shop the collection: Learn more: thehiddenopponent.orgFollow: @thehiddenopponentVic's TEDx Talk: The Hidden Opponent: Student Athletes And Mental HealthRead:  Geese Are Never Swans by Kobe Bryant// SPONSORS // Beam: Get 40% off their best-selling Dream Powder by heading to shop beam.com/realpod or using code REALPOD. Cozy Earth: Get 40% off with my code REALPOD and to celebrate Moms everywhere, this weekend only May 2-4, Cozy Earth is giving my listeners a special promo: Buy One, Get One Free Bamboo pajamas! Use code REALPODBOGO to take advantage of this. She deserves the best! LMNT: LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase, that's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/realpod.BetterHelp: Visit betterhelp.com/realpod today to get 10% off your first month. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Victoria Garrick Browne, a former D1 athlete and mental health advocate. They explore Victoria's journey through eating disorders, body image issues, and potential PCOS diagnosis. The conversation dives into the challenges faced by female athletes and the importance of proper medical care for women's health issues. Access more information about the podcast and additional expert health tips by visiting SHE MD Podcast and Ovii. Sponsors: Ritual: Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/SHEMDTimeline: Timeline is offering 10% off your first order of Mitopure. Go to timeline.com/SHEMD.Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotikia.com/SHEMD for 20% off your order + free shipping today.Zoe: As a ZOE member, you'll get an at home test kit and personalized nutrition program to help make smarter food choices that support your gut. That's ZOE.com and use code SHEMD10 to get 10% off your membership.iRestore: Reverse hair loss with @irestorelaser and get $625 off with code shemd at https://www.irestorelaser.com/SHEMD! #irestorepodMidi Health: You deserve to feel great. Book your visit today at JoinMidi.com VICTORIA GARRICK BROWNE'S TAKEAWAYS:Female athletes often face unique challenges balancing athletic performance with societal beauty standards, which can lead to disordered eating and body image issues.PCOS is frequently misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, emphasizing the need for comprehensive testing and patient advocacy.Intuitive eating can be a powerful tool for healing one's relationship with food and improving their perception of a healthy body image.Women's Health Advocacy: Importance of being one's own health advocate. Discussion on the frequent dismissal of women's health concerns by medical professionals.Early egg count testing and fertility awareness are crucial for women, especially those with potential PCOS or a history of birth control use.IN THIS EPISODE: (01:30) Intro(06:22) What can trigger a Binge Eating Disorder?(08:20) What is Intuitive Eating?(12:30) Getting evaluated for PCOS: Symptoms and period (16:30) How do you know if you have PCOS? (23:35) Relationship between PCOS and eating disorders(34:50) Social media's role in health awareness and self-advocacy(36:50) Managing painful periods as a female athlete(41:45) What is the difference between Egg freezing vs. Embryo freezing?(44:01) Finding support for mental health issuesRESOURCES:Victoria's WebsiteThe Hidden Opponent - Non-Profit Org. Founded by VictoriaVictoria's InstagramVictoria's TikTokThe Real Pod - Victoria's podcastRecommended by Victoria: https://geneenroth.com/GUEST BIOGRAPHY:Victoria Garrick BrowneVictoria is a multi-faceted advocate for mental health, recognized as a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a TEDxTalk speaker with over 2 million followers across social media. She is known for her #RealPost campaign, promoting authenticity and encouraging open dialogue about mental health. Victoria first shared her personal story of overcoming depression and anxiety as a student-athlete in her 2017 TEDx Talk, "The Hidden Opponent," which has been viewed over 600,000 times. As a former Division I athlete and USC Women's Volleyball Team member, she founded The Hidden Opponent, a national mental health non-profit recognized by Kobe Bryant and partnered with Adidas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Tournaments are ready to tip-off. And after about 36-hours, each bracket will be cut in half. What surprises await? This is one of the best weekends of the year. Tune into the Hoopsville presented by D3hoops.com as Dave McHugh takes one last look at the NCAA Tournaments ahead. Hear from coaches around the country preparing their teams for the biggest game of the season to date. What do they think will be the key to still be playing next week? And we look at how the game, expectations, and desire can take a toll on everyone, including those tasked with guiding young men and women. Guests appearing on the Hudl Hoopsville Hotline: - Wendy Davis, St. Joseph's (Conn.) women's coach - Keri and Kacie Carrollo, No. 16 UW-Whitewater women's coach and senior guard - Mike McGrath, UChicago men's coach and NABC Board of Directors - Pete Moran, No. 24 John Carroll men's coach - Mike Miller, No. 24 Messiah women's coach - Gordon Mann, D3hoops.com Senior Editor - Scott Peterson, D3 'Analytics Nerd' - Pat Coleman, D3hoops.com Editor-in-Chief - Ryan Scott, D3hoops.com Around the Nation columnist If you need help with your mental health or want to learn more, please use the following resources: - National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: 988 or 988lifeline.org - Morgan's Message: www.morgansmessage.org - The Hidden Opponent: www.thehiddenopponent.org - Mental Health First Aid: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org - John Carroll University Counseling Center: www.jcu.edu/student-life/wellness/ucc-university-counseling-center/mental-health-performance-services

If you've ever wondered how Natalie found the confidence to become a content creator, today's guest, Victoria, is the one to thank. On this special episode, join Corporate Natalie as she interviews with her childhood best friend and fellow content creator, Victoria Garrick Browne. The duo dives deep into Victoria's impactful journey from D1 volleyball at USC to founding The Hidden Opponent, a non-profit dedicated to athlete mental health. They explore navigating competitive environments and discovering their passions, highlighting the power of women supporting women, particularly in the business world. From the nuances of managing and giving feedback to employees to personal topics like romantic relationships and finding supportive partners, they cover it all. Get ready for a mix of heartfelt conversation and lighthearted fun, including sarcastic tips on workplace dynamics, a playful look at bridesmaid personalities, and even an honest assessment of Natalie's volleyball prowess. We want to hear from you! Send in your Corporate Confessions, Dear Demoted questions, and Shout-outs right here: https://forms.gle/nJc667dUL65Xh63C6

Matthew S. Ibrahim, PhD(c), CSCS, LMT, is a strength and conditioning coach, college professor, public speaker, author, and founder of Athletic Performance University (APU). Currently, he serves as Clinical Coordinator/Instructor of Exercise Science and Co-Advisor of The Hidden Opponent chapter at Endicott College. Initially drawn to strength and conditioning for the structure, routine and discipline, he started to see the impact on self-efficacy, problem solving and positive change. He has shared his knowledge and experience in over 25 U.S. states at prestigious venues such as the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Perform Better, EXOS at Google Headquarters, Sports Academy (formerly Mamba), UFC Performance Institute, Duke University, Stanford University, and Equinox, along with several engagements across Europe. His professional work and expertise have been featured in leading platforms and publications, including Muscle & Fitness, Men's Journal, NSCA Personal Training Quarterly, Science for Sport, and T-Nation. As an author, Matthew is set to release his first book through Human Kinetics in July 2025: “Train Like a Pro: Programming to Develop Your Inner Athlete”. @matthewibrahim_, www.athleticperformanceu.com    

Dr. Mark Allen is a double board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult mental health. He completed his medical education and general psychiatry residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by a child psychiatry fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell. He also spent a post-fellowship year with the Canterbury District Health Board in Christchurch, New Zealand, further enriching his global perspective on mental health care.Dr. Allen has advanced, sport-specific training, including the International Olympic Committee's Diploma in Mental Health in Elite Sport, the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, and the ISSP's Certificate of Additional Training in Sports Psychiatry. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the American Board of Sports & Performance Psychiatry (ABSPP) and is a member of the editorial board for Sports Psychiatry: The Journal of Sports & Exercise Psychiatry.In his clinical practice, Dr. Allen works with athletes across all levels, from high school to Olympic and professional competitors. He is honored to serve as the consulting psychiatrist for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. Beyond his practice, he contributes to the athlete mental health community through his roles on the medical advisory boards of two non-profits—The Hidden Opponent and Alston For Athletes—and as a contributor to the youth sports mental performance platform MaxU.Based in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Allen enjoys spending his free time playing golf and pickleball, hiking, and relaxing with his wife, two sons, and their beloved fur-kids.Mark's Info:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramSupport the show

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Katrina Haddad to discuss her journey following multiple ACL injuries and how she was able to cultivate physical and mental resiliency during this time. Katrina Haddad is a current junior at Endicott College, majoring in exercise science with a concentration in allied health. As the founder, president, and Campus Captain of The Hidden Opponent chapter at Endicott, Katrina is dedicated to raising mental health awareness for student athletes and erasing the stigma. With over 2 years of experience in managing the Endicott women's basketball team and coaching youth athletes, she brings a diverse skill set focused on leadership, advocacy, and mentorship. Katrina is enthusiastic about applying these skills both in the healthcare field and in coaching, where athletes evolve both physically and mentally. This blend of exercise science expertise and mental health advocacy enables her to make a meaningful impact among various areas, including personal and professional development. Feel free to reach Katrina at khaddad@mail.endicott.edu for further communication or potential collaborations. *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Vic is joined by her husband Max for a heartfelt episode as she reflects on the past six years since her last season as a USC volleyball player. They dive into Vic's journey to becoming a prominent mental health advocate and content creator, and Vic opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including her TEDxTalk that led to the creation of her nonprofit, The Hidden Opponent. She discusses the challenges and rewards of building her brand, the impact of her sports career on her business approach, and the evolution of her personal fitness journey. Max and Vic explore the emotional and mental transitions she faced post-volleyball, the importance of authenticity in her advocacy work, and the lessons learned from her athletic and professional experiences. This episode is a testament to resilience, personal growth, and the power of vulnerability. Enjoy this dive into Vic's inspiring journey and gain insights into her multifaceted career and personal life!Sponsors:BetterHelp: Real Pod is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.betterhelp.com/realpod for 10% off your first month!AG1: Visit DrinkAG1.com/realpod to start your new year on the right foot!CozyEarth: Want CozyEarth pajamas by Christmas Order by December 13 for free shipping! You can also get expedited shipping until December 20 to ensure it arrives in time. Head to cozyearth.com/realpod and use my exclusive 40% off code REALPOD to give the gift of luxury this holiday season.Quince: Go to Quince.com/realpod for free shipping and 365 day returns!Produced by Dear MediaThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Tay is sitting down for a girl-talk solo episode with former Division I athlete and mental health advocate Victoria Garrick Browne! Victoria opens up about her experiences with mental health as a student-athlete and reflects on how the high pressures of sports can affect mental well-being. She shares invaluable advice for student-athletes on maintaining a healthy headspace and delves into her personal journey with body image and eating disorder recovery. Victoria also discusses the inspiration behind her #RealPost movement and the importance of not comparing your life to others on social media. She talks about her nonprofit organization, The Hidden Opponent, which was recognized as a standout resource for athletes by Kobe Bryant in his novel, Geese Are Never Swans. To wrap up, Victoria shares which crucial steps are needed to make mental health resources more accessible for athletes!Be sure to find Victoria Garrick Browne on Instagram @victoriabrowne! Also, check out The Real Pod and The Hidden Opponent.To email us your questions or share your story, you can reach out to lautner.thesqueezepodcast@gmail.comBe sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! Plus, follow us on Instagram:The Squeeze: https://instagram.com/thesqueeze/Tay Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylautner/Taylor Lautner: https://instagram.com/taylorlautner/& TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thesqueezepodcastTo learn more from The Lemons Foundation, follow https://instagram.com/lemonsbytay/ and visit lemonsbytay.comEpisode Sponsors:Ritual's Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/THESQUEEZE. Use code SQUEEZE at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/SQUEEZE. Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water.To learn more about therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and schedule a free 15-minute call with their team. Go to badlandsranch.com/SQUEEZE to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Victoria Garrick-Browne is back on the show today to talk about boundaries, body image, and her non-profit, The Hidden Opponent.  Victoria Garrick-Browne is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree, TEDxTalk speaker, mental health advocate, podcast host, and former Division I Athlete who has amassed 1.5M+ followers across social media where she's known for her unfiltered campaign, #RealPost. Today we'll cover:  Changing your name after marriage  Adjusting your life to new boundaries you have created Navigating a life on social media  How the rise of weight loss drugs have affected Victoria's body image and how she has navigated her emotions  An update on Victoria's non profit, The Hidden Opponent, which supports mental health for student athletes  Check out Victoria's first appearance on the Raw Beauty Talks podcast where she shares her body image story here!  Learn more about Victoria on her website or @victoriabrowne on Instagram.  Book your complimentary 20-minute Breakthrough Call with Erin here!  Join me inside of the Food Freedom Program!  Are you loving the show? We'd be so grateful if you could share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts!  Connect with Erin and Raw Beauty Talks on Instagram or on our website  Blume | Use code RawBeautyTalks at www.itsblume.com

Episode 66: On this episode of The Shift, we dive back into the archives. We go with Christie (@quotesbychristie) to her first episode with Victoria Garrick Browne (@victoriabrowne), a former Division I Athlete who has amassed 1.5M+ followers across social media. She's known for her unfiltered podcast "Real Pod," and she's a mental health advocate who started the non-profit, The Hidden Opponent, to help student-athletes advocate for their mental health. On this episode of The Shift, Victoria talks about honesty, authenticity, and why it's more important to just get started than it is to be perfect. --- Links: Victoria's TikTok Real Pod The Hidden Opponent Victoria's Ted Talk I Feel That by Christina Scotch ----- Watch this episode of The Shift on YouTube! ---- What is the best piece of advice you've ever received? That's what we ask on The Shift. Christina Scotch, creator of the popular Instagram account Quotes by Christie, asks celebrities, entrepreneurs, influencers, and other successful people about the words that inspired them. She finds out the quotes, mottos, mantras, and affirmations that inspired and motivated them to achieve more. Tune in to find the quote that might just shift your mindset and change your life.

This episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast is with Head Lacrosse Coach at Northern Michigan University, Lindsey LeMay Majkrzak. Lindsey shares her athletic background, participating in both NCAA Division I lacrosse and rowing. Her own mental health struggles in college prematurely ended Linsey's own playing career, but not her love for the sport of lacrosse. Aged 24, Lindsey took on the Head Coach role at Northern Michigan, and has steadily guided her women's lacrosse team to more and more success. We highlight the importance of women coaches, as well as ways Lindsey has built a healthy and thriving culture through intentional recruiting, emotional wellbeing, and not overemphasizing competitiveness at the cost of enjoying lacrosse. Lindsey talks about how prioritizing positive memories and the mental health of her athletes has benefited their performances and overall college experience.  Lindsey and I discuss strategies to enhance student athletes' mental health on college campuses, and the resources available, including The Hidden Opponent and Morgan's Message. We also talk about how Lindsey promotes a positive nutrition culture among her team, leaning on strength and conditioning staff, providing athletes' with multiple food options when traveling, and not commenting on athletes' plates or choices. And Melissa also answers our end of the podcast questions. TOPIC TIMESTAMPS: 6:40 Lindsey's athletics and mental health background: competing at the NCAA D1 level in both lacrosse and rowing  13:50 Switching to collegiate rowing  17:20 Lindsey's path to coaching lacrosse 23:15 Learning from mentors; coaching with athletes' mental health and happiness in mind 26:10 Keys to athletic success for female athletes: prioritizing culture and emotional well-being 29:15 Women in sports as coaches and athletes  31:50 Creating a positive team culture: combining positive experiences with competitive mindsets; recruiting the “right” athletes 39:45 Mental health resources on college campuses/ coach team mental health activities  46:00 How improving athletes' mental health improves performance 51:40 Promoting a positive nutrition culture in sports teams 1:00:40 End of the podcast questions  Read Lindsey's Hidden Opponent article: Setting the Standard: Lindsey LeMay, Northern Michigan University  Check out the Hidden Opponent here and our previous episodes with Hidden Opponent members: 119: Improving Athlete Mental Health & Toxic Team Culture with Leeann Passaro 118: Team USA Swimmer's Battle With Anorexia + Medical Retirement with Eva Merrell 114: Student-Athlete Mental Health Matters! With Arla Davis Follow your host, Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  Natural Cycles: Check out Natural Cycles here and 20% off subscription plus free thermometer! Our NEW Website is NOW LIVE! Check it out here: https://www.femaleathletenutritionpodcast.com/  Support the podcast with a financial contribution: https://www.patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition   THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com use code LINDSEYCPRO25 for 25% off the entire store  THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order

Dr. Jeni Shannon serves as the Director of the Carolina Athletics Mental Health and Performance Psychology Program (AMP). She is a Counseling and Sport Psychologist within the UNC Department of Sports Medicine, providing performance enhancement and psychological services to UNC student-athletes. She is a licensed psychologist, a Certified Consultant with AASP and a member of the USOC Sport Psychology Registry. She also serves on the advisory board for the Collegiate Clinical/Counseling Sport Psychology Association. In this episode, Shira Evans is joined by guest Dr. Jeni Shannon. Together, they discusses athlete mental health, the impact of societal norms on body image, the importance of proper nutrition, and the misconceptions around 'invincible' athletes. They talk about common mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, and disordered eating, while highlighting the protective factors in sports culture like community and purpose. The episode aims to redefine fitness by fostering a healthy relationship with food and body, advocating for early mental health intervention, and providing practical resources for athletes and professionals.   Recommended Mental Health Resources:  Question, Persuade, Refer: https://qprinstitute.com/ Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ NCAA Sports Science Institute: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/sport-science-institute Clinical Counseling Sports Psychology Association: https://ccsportpsy.org/ Morgan's Message: https://www.morgansmessage.org/ The Hidden Opponent: https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/ Athletes Connected: https://athletesconnected.umich.edu/  

Hello, and welcome back to This Person I Met! This episode is the second part of my interview with Mr. Sumerton, one of the principals at Huron High School. In this episode, we discuss some surprising effects of technology on students' mental health, and other pitfalls of high school. It's funny – we'd only planned to talk for 15-20 minutes, but ended up talking for an entire hour. Be on the lookout for the next episodes in this school-related series - I hope you enjoyed this episode, and thank you for your support!

Dr. Madeline Barlow is a former collegiate swimmer, individual and team record holder, and NCAA qualifier. She is also CEO and Founder of Mind-Wise Mentoring LLC, The Director of Programming and Key Note Speaker for The Hidden Opponent, and a Transition Coach for Athletes Soul. Self described as “highly sensitive,” swimming initially provided support, self reflection and muted the intensity of her world creating joy…until it didn't. While competing in college, Madeline often got stuck between high levels of self awareness and action leading to recurring overwhelming episodes. When her swimming career came to an end, she kept moving forward and didn't allow her self to process the transition out of competitive sports until her body demanded that she stop and acknowledge the loss. Through her “Mind-Wise” method and her book, "The Highly Sensitive Athlete: How to Embody the Magic of Your True Self in and Out of Sport," Madeline Barlow validates that we are human and offers actionable tools that give us the choice to challenge ourselves or give ourselves grace.” @mindwisementor

Olivia Bray is a current member of the University of Texas Women's Swim Team and majoring in Business Management. She is a 17-time All-American, two-time National team runner-up, 18-time Big 12 champion, four-time member of the Big 12 commissioner's honor roll, and two-time CSCAA scholar All-American. She is passionate about mental health. In 2020, she put her life on hold and entered an eating disorder treatment center to battle something that was controlling her. By prioritizing herself and investing in the process, she was able to redefine her relationship with food and return to her sport with a different mindset. This 3x campus captain for The Hidden Opponent continues to advocate for mental health and eating disorders by being authentic and appreciating the grind. @oliviaabray

Strap in, because in this solo episode Victoria's sharing how she's managing her chaotic schedule, protecting her time, sticking to her 2024 goals, and finding peace within it all. She talks about her non-profit The Hidden Opponent's recent workshop in collaboration with Adidas, and how her identity as a former D1 athlete has evolved. She openly shares how she and Max are working through the no-phone-in-bed policy, and how she's feeling about her unexpectedly thriving social life. Saving the best for last, she shares two profound learnings that have helped her protect her peace! Tune in to hear about what's been on Vic's mind lately, and her favorite practices for managing overwhelming seasons of life.Related Episodes:Aubrey & Corporate Natalie are Back!! 2023 Recap & 2024 Goal SettingThe Art Of Happiness: How Jeffrey Saad Overcame Deep Trauma To Build A Life Of JoyInstagram: @thehiddenopponentSponsors:AG1: www.drinkag1.com/realpodBite Toothpaste www.trybite.com/REALPOD or use code REALPOD for 20% off!BetterHelp: www.betterhelp.com/realpod for 10% off your first month of online therapy!Cozy Earth www.cozyearth.com/Quince www.quince.com/realpod for FREE shipping and returns!Produced by Dear MediaThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Victoria Garrick Browne is a TED Talk speaker, mental health advocate, podcast host and former NCAA Division 1 Athlete who has amassed 2M+ followers across social media where she's known for her unfiltered campaign #RealPost. She first began sharing her story of how she battled and overcame depression and anxiety as a student athlete in her 2017 TED Talk, “The Hidden Opponent” which has been viewed over 500,000 times. She has also been featured in the NY Times', The Player's Tribune, E! News, People, Access Hollywood and is the Founder and CEO of mental health non-profit, The Hidden Opponent which was recognized as a standout resource for athletes by the late Kobe Bryant. In this episode, Victoria addresses the pressures she faced as a student athlete, and her experiences with anxiety, depression, and her eating disorder. She also discusses her introduction to therapy, and the insights that she has gained that motivate her to inspire so many others as she tours the country speaking at universities in hopes of destigmatizing the conversations around mental health and encouraging all people to be their unfiltered selves. @victoriabrowne, @thehiddenopponent, @realpod

This month on the podcast we are serving up honest discussions about our mental wellbeing, so I am so excited on this episode that we are joined by a mental health advocate and the host of one of my fave podcasts, ‘The Real Pod', Victoria Garrick Browne.  Victoria, just like this podcast, is all about destigmatising conversations about mental health after she first started to experience mental health problems at college, when as a division one Volleyball player at USC, she experienced performance anxiety that affected all aspects of our life. She has since gone on to share her story across her incredible social media account (find her @victoriabrowne across socials if you haven't already), on an incredible Ted Talk you need to check out and Victoria even co-founded her own charity, The Hidden Opponent which aims to help athletes with their mental health.  In today's DMC, we talk about the stigma around loneliness, why we need to put busy culture in the bin and Victoria shares some amazing advice for talking about, and dealing with, your mental health.  If you are struggling with your mental health right now, I hope this encourages you to reach out to those around you to share your feelings. Even if you can't find the words right now, I promise it will help. And if this episode helps you please get in touch. You can find me @joshsmithhosts across socials. It's always so great chatting to you! Love, Josh xx P.S. I am so proud to bring you these special episodes of the podcast which are focusing on our self care and wellbeing with my favourite skincare brand, Elemis.  During the change of seasons so many different feelings can come to the surface so it's important you make positive self care decisions everyday to help your wellbeing.  Wellbeing looks different for everyone but it's the simple things that make the big difference for me, like using Elemis's Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm every day just to reset. Its formula combines the ripe, green and earthy tones of Fig, Raspberry, and Bergamot for a fresh, calm and uplifting scent which has been used for centuries in aromatherapy to help relieve tension and stress.  That's what I love about Elemis's formulas: they use high performance scientific ingredients with blended essential oils that not only give you visible results but give you a moment of mindfulness, too. So go on, practice self care and treat yourself to a good skin day, it might just make a difference that isn't just skin deep, head to Elemis.com now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Jeff speaks with Advocacy Director of The Hidden Opponent, Andy Saul. Andy is a former football student-athlete from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He earned his degree in Health Promotion and Wellness, where his passion for mental health started to grow. As Advocacy Director, Andy oversees the Campus Captains program. Andy dreams of working with first responders to improve their health in every aspect. About The Hidden Opponent The Hidden Opponent is an accredited nonprofit and advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness for student-athlete mental health. Through advocacy, education, and support, our goal is to end mental health stigma in sports culture. More Information:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsaul18/ thehiddenopponent.org

When Victoria Garrick Browne began experiencing anxiety and depression as a Division 1 college volleyball player, she recorded a TED talk about her experiences. The result was a domino effect leading her to become a social media influencer and mental health advocate. Here she sits down with Women on the Move host Sam Saperstein to talk about her journey. The decision to speak up It was during her sophomore year at USC that Victoria began struggling with the demands of being a high-level competitive athlete. “I was really struggling with my own mental health and just the intensity of the stressful environment that I was in competing at that level,” she tells Sam. “In going through that performance anxiety and a depressive episode, I kind of realized that if I'm feeling so alone, there's probably other athletes who are feeling alone.” She also realized that she wasn't hearing anyone else talk about the issue. Her solution was to talk honestly about it in a TED talk. “I just did not want someone else to kind of suffer in silence the way that I did,” she recalls. “So I gave that TED talk purely to come up on Google search and comfort someone else. It spiraled and it went viral in the athletic community.” Hurdles and the strategies that helped That TED talk catapulted Victoria to popularity, especially among athletes and coaches who started following her online and reaching out. In those early days, she says, her goal was for people to genuinely be able to validate themselves and know that it's okay to not be perfect or to experience failure or struggle. “I've literally never met a student athlete who said they got through four years of college athletics, no matter the division, no matter the sport, and said it was a breeze,” she says. “Everyone can relate to the struggle.” Victoria discusses the challenges that she typically sees people face when confronting mental health issues. One of the biggest ones, she says, is not understanding the change in mental health as it happens. “These things happen gradually,” she says. “You don't wake up one day in the midst of your depression, you slowly drop down to that place.” A second hurdle, she says, is the stigma around being worthy of getting help. As far as strategies and approaches that worked for her, Victoria says one of the main ones is therapy. “It's powerful to have an expert hear what you are going through and then kind of offer their advice and guidance.” If connecting with a therapist isn't an option, she says talking to a trusted friend or journaling can also help people handle their complicated emotions. Meditation is another strategy that Victoria says she finds helpful—and this doesn't have to be as scary as it might sound, she adds. “It can be as simple as 10 minutes without your phone in the morning sitting with yourself, maybe you're thinking a lot, listen to your thoughts and then you'll recognize, oh my gosh, my thoughts always take me to work,” she explains. “My thoughts always take me to the situation. I'm gonna try to bring 'em back here. That 10 minutes to slow down your entire day and just be with yourself. I think that that's powerful and I do that in the mornings.” The Hidden Opponent Soon after her TED talk went viral, Victoria created the Hidden Opponent, a nonprofit advocacy group focused on creating a platform and a community for athletes to discuss topics like mental health. “We highlight student athletes and their stories,” she tells Sam. “We give them a voice. We're always publishing and posting articles that the athletes have written about what they've been through. I remember feeling like, Where do you talk about this? Where do you say it? How's it gonna be received? And so we've created that safe space where athletes who do want to be vocal can be, [and] we educate the members of our community.” As far as ambition in her own life, Victoria says she's trying to manage it in a good way—in a relentless pursuit of helping herself rather than being perfect. “I definitely consider myself ambitious, consider myself a go-getter,” she says. “However, I do think that that ambition has become a default state of who I am and the default state being constantly better, constantly improved, constantly do more. And of course it serves you well when you can become successful and you can build something, and that's great. However, it doesn't allow you to ever turn off, reap the benefits or take a break or pause. And it's funny because my whole message started as it's okay not to be okay, take a break.”   Full transcript here 

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In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Arman Taghizadeh to discuss Mental Health Considerations for Performance, Injury, and Illness in Athletes. Arman Taghizadeh, M.D. also known as “Dr. T”, is a Johns Hopkins trained Board-Certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist also specializing in Sports Psychiatry. He is the founder of Mindset Training Institute® (MTI), host of the “The Mindset Experience®” podcast and a 2023 TEDx speaker. Dr. T grew up in the greater Baltimore area and attended the Gilman School where he was a wrestling All-American. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from James Madison University where he was awarded a varsity letter every year on the NCAA Division I wrestling team. He received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2004, as a member of the prestigious Combined Accelerated Program in Psychiatry (CAPP). He completed both his Adult Residency and Child and Adolescent Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was elected Chief Resident from 2008-2009.   Dr. T maintains an independent practice in Baltimore and is a faculty instructor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He is the official psychiatric consultant to Gilman School in Baltimore, a member of the #SameHere Psych Alliance and serves on the advisory board of Synergy Dryland.  He is also the medical director for “The Hidden Opponent,” a top mental health non-profit recognized as a standout resource for athletes by Kobe Bryant. Dr. T has also partnered with USA Lacrosse to integrate mental health education and mindset training through the Athlete-Mindset seminar series. Baltimore Magazine has selected him as “Top Doctor” every year since 2016.  The Baltimore Business Journal and Living Classrooms Foundation have recognized him as a “Rising Star.” He is a member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). He continues to train and has competed as an athlete in variety of sports including weightlifting, running, cycling, Crossfit, GoRuck and endurance challenges.  Given his personal athletic success, medical knowledge, and extensive clinical experience, Dr. T works closely with elite athletes, coaches, military personnel, first responders and competitive businesses to improve performance by identifying emotional barriers to success, managing psychological factors related to setbacks, teaching mental skills training and developing a competitive mindset. For more on Dr. T, check out @dr.t_sportspsych on social media & https://mindsettraininginstitute.com/ ... Dr. T also hosts The Mindset Experience Podcast which can be found here https://themindsetexp.libsyn.com/ To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! *Note-this episode is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace services from a qualified mental health provider --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with former collegiate athlete, coach, and COO of The Hidden Opponent, Leeann Passaro. We explore what the Hidden Opponent is and its mission to raise awareness of student-athlete mental health. Leeann explains how a friend's suicide introduced her to mental illness as a child, before then struggling herself with anxiety and self-confidence in high school and college. These experiences prompted her advocacy for student-athlete mental health that we talk about today. We discuss the far reaching impacts of toxic team cultures on everyone involved, even after stepping away from sport. Leeann opens up about her negative experiences in college with her coach and offers up advice to athletes for maintaining good mental health. As well as normalizing mental health struggles, we emphasize that health is out there and you can find a happier place! Leeann and I talk about the good and bad sides of social media, and its influence on student-athlete NIL deals. We leave listeners with actionable advice for achieving and maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spirit, as well as resources like The Hidden Opponent for further support and community. I highly recommend you check out The Hidden Opponent on Instagram @thehiddenopponent and at https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/  Tune in to the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast episodes #118 and #114 to hear from more of The Hidden Opponent team.  Follow Leeann on Instagram @leeannp27 and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  We have a huge announcement! We are launching patreon! Female Athlete Nutrition podcast patreon is now LIVE and we are excited to offer our community unique perks. Join today and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition  Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation?  Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com/riseup for 20% off the entire store for a limited time only! THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order In this episode we talk about: 1:00 Exciting announcement! We are on patreon!   5:45 What is The Hidden Opponent? 8:45 Leeann's athletic journey and playing college soccer 12:00 Healing toxic relationships with sport  16:00 Learn more about patreon! 20:15 Toxic team cultures and the lasting impact of unhealthy environments 25:00 Leeann's introduction to mental health and her own struggles 28:00 Loosing a friend by suicide in high school; The book “What Made Maddy Run” by Kate Fagan 31:30 The social media dilemma, balancing the pros and cons, including NIL deals for college athletes. 35:15 Tips for a healthy mind, body, and spirit, as well as good mental health  38:30 It's okay to not be okay! And the importance of your relationship with yourself. 43:00 Taking action and creating change with The Hidden Opponent 48:00 End of the podcast questions

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with former Team USA and NCAA Division I swimmer Eva Merrell. Eva was a high school standout, competing in the US Olympic Trials and named to the US Swimming National Team at 16 years old. After being recruited as the top high school swimmer and committing to The University of Georgia, Eva found herself battling anorexia nervosa. Today, she bravely shares her own eating disorder experience, discussing how her desire to be a “good athlete” led her down a path of restriction, weight loss, and poor performance. We talk about the physical signs and symptoms of eating disorders, debunking the myth that a low heart rate is always a good thing: a slow heart rate could be a sign of a weak and failing heart. Eva talks about receiving the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, recovery and relapse, multiple hospitalizations and treatment while being an NCAA DI athlete.  We discuss the place for sport during eating disorder recovery and the need to sometimes take a break. For Eva, this break was forced upon her and led to her medical retirement from swimming while at the University of Georgia. She opens up about the difficult decision to stop swimming and prioritize her mental health, sharing about the new identity she found outside of sport. This includes a passion in advocating for mental health, and now works for The Hidden Opponent, a non-profit that works to de-stigmatize mental health in athletics. Eva hopes that sharing her story will help struggling athletes and those around them identify disordered patterns, know they are not alone, and that support is out there.   Follow Eva on Instagram @evamerrell and The Hidden Opponent @thehiddenopponent Follow me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  We have a huge announcement! We are launching patreon! Female Athlete Nutrition podcast patreon is now LIVE and we are excited to offer our community unique perks. Join today and receive bonus episodes, merch, monthly recipes, access to an exclusive community message board, and have the chance to ask Lindsey your questions and get a podcast shoutout, and more! Head to patreon today patreon.com/femaleathletenutrition  Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation?  Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com/riseup for 20% off the entire store for a limited time only! THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. Practice Better Click the link below to view plans and get a 14-day free trial. Then use the code RISEUP20 for 20% off your first 4 months: https://practicebetter.grsm.io/runp  Jen & Keri: https://jenandkeri.com/ use code RISEUP10 for $10 off your order In this episode we talk about: 1:00 Exciting announcement! We are on patreon! 7:00 Eva's introduction to swimming and progression 8:30 Eva's struggle with anorexia wanting to be a “good athlete” 12:30 Normalizing body changes and puberty 17:00 Physical symptoms of disordered eating  19:00 Learn more about patreon! 23:30 Eating disorders and performance: improving until it all comes crashing down  27:00 Eva's path to diagnosis 28:45 The athlete's heart vs the weak and underfuelled heart 33:00 Hospitalization and eating disorder treatment, relapses and inpatient experiences 34:30 Combining sport with eating disorder recovery  38:00 Recovery as a college student-athlete 43:00 Medical retirement and the end of Eva's swimming career 49:45 Life after sport and expanding your identity 56:30 Eva's work with the Hidden Opponent to increase eating disorder awareness 59:00 End of the podcast questions

In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition podcast, I talk with college athlete and mental health advocate Arla Davis. Arla is a two sport NCAA student-athlete, competing for Ithaca College's lacrosse and track and field teams. She holds multiple roles outside of her own athletics, including being a Campus Captain with The Hidden Opponent, and co-chair of Ithaca College's Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), as well as being involved in research about women in sports. We introduce listeners to the amazing work of The Hidden Opponent, pioneering student-athlete mental health awareness. Arla shares her passion for addressing student-athlete mental health on her college campus, and we give listeners tips for self-care and prioritizing mental health even without a diagnosed condition. Arla and I discuss high school and collegiate athletics, the transition between the two, and opportunities to explore more than one sport. Arla highlights the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on both sports and mental health, and we talk about skills for balancing a busy life with wellbeing. We touch on the topic of intimate relationships in college and on mental health, both the good and bad, and Arla's experience being in a long-term relationship. Linking all these discussion points is the importance of prioritizing mental health in college, a time of rapid change and novelty, and we direct listeners to available resources like The Hidden Opponent. Follow Arla on Instagram @arladavis_43 and me, your host Lindsey Cortes, @female.athlete.nutrition  Need help with your fueling? Want to get in touch with Lindsey? Interested in the Female Athlete System of Transformation?  Head to www.RiseUpNutritionRUN.com to learn more & book a call! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Previnex: https://www.previnex.com/ use code RISEUP for 15% off at checkout InsideTracker: www.insidetracker.com/riseup for 20% off the entire store for a limited time only! THIS PODCAST IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY: Orgain, head to www.orgain.com and use the code RISEUP30 for 30% off your first order. Repeat customers can use the code OA2203 for 25% off future orders. In this episode we talk about: 3:00 What is The Hidden Opponent? The role of The Hidden Opponent Campus Captains. 5:45 Arla's passion for supporting student-athlete mental health 11:00 The impact of Covid-19 on college spurts and student-athletes 14:15 Being a multi sport athlete in high school and college  19:00 Division III athletics  25:00 De-stigmatizing mental health and attending to it even without a clinical diagnosis  29:30 Self-care tips  34:00 Balancing a busy life and learning about yourself 39:15 Seasonal depression and coping with changing climates 45:20 Relationship challenges: break ups; long distance; teammates 51:20 The importance of mental health resources at college when everything is new 52:50 How to get involved with The Hidden Opponent 54:55 End of the podcast questions

Today, I sit down with my MP Murray. MP played collegiate softball at Arcadia University. After her collegiate career she has spent time at the international level, playing for the U22 Great Britain's Womens National Softball Team and assisting as a coach at their U15 level. Off the field, MP is the Communications Director with the Hidden Opponent, a non-profit organization focused on shattering the stigma around mental health in athletics.MP's Letter:  https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/post/mary-murray-covid-19-cancellations-the-day-that-still-haunts-meThe Hidden Opponent Blog: https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/blogHave any questions or stories about the topics discussed in today's show? Please reach out on our IG & Tik Tok 

What an incredible opportunity we have today to hear from Division 1 Lacrosse Player, from the University of Pittsburgh, Kiara Feibusch.  We'll tap into the sports side of this conversation where Kiara helps us with understanding what the lacrosse world is truly like. We'll chat about club/travel team lacrosse compared to that of normal high school lacrosse. She'll give us all some advice on the recruiting process of lacrosse so we know what goes on behind the scenes and what other younger athletes should be doing in order to get in front of the coaches they want to play for. We'll get to hear of her favorite memories and advice on mastering the basics so you have a solid foundation of your sport.  Today's conversation is even more powerful because we will tap into the topic of mental health as it's a huge part of Kiara's story. I first was able to see her story on The Hidden Opponent where I learned of her silent struggle with depression and how she overcame that. Today on the show, she'll open up about that struggle so our audience can learn more about it. Our hope with this piece of the conversation, is for young athletes and even those around them such as parents, coaches, etc. can have an understanding of what to look for in those battling with their mental health, as well as what resources are availbale (or should be available) for them to overcome those battles.  You're absolutely going to love this interview! All I ask for in return, is that to show your support of Kiara and the show, is to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! If you leave us a review, it can get out to more and more people! :) Thank you so much for your support!  I also want to give a massive shoutout to the sponsor of today's episode!  Ripp'd Nutrition is a locally owned and operated supplement store here in Boise, Idaho.  Hours of Operation:  Mon - Fri  9 - 6 Sat  10 - 5 Sun  10 - 4 Phone # 208-832-8781 If you have any questions just give me a call 208-965-1096 or DM them on Instagram They offer free one on one and group supplement consultations (Like high school sports teams for players and parents) If you wante to try out the Ripp'd Series you won't be dissappointed, but you can also check out the other brands that they offer like Hypd Sups, Insane Labz, Bucked Up, Innova Pharm, Chaotic Labz and many more!! Come check them out if you live in the Boise, Idaho region!  Address is:  1120 N Milwaukee St, Boise, ID 83704 ___________________________________________________ If you enjoy the show and would like to WATCH the interviews, make sure to give me a follow on YouTube and catch the full VIDEO conversations there as well! Followon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHG9H7vljaLwQ765GIdBQA  

This week we have a special holiday podcast episode! Kat is joined by a close friend and mental health advocate Leeann Passaro. Leeann is the COO of The Hidden Opponent, a non-profit focused on breaking the stigma of mental health in athletics. During the episode, Kat and Leeann sit down to chat about different lessons they've learned throughout the past year and things they will take with them into 2023. Don't forget to check out The Hidden Opponent's instagram @thehiddenopponent. Thank you to everyone for your support this past year and cheers to the New Year!

Athletes face opponents in every sport, but there is a hidden opponent that is seldom discussed. This week on LinkedUp our guest, Leeann Passaro—a teacher, coach, former college athlete, and Chief Operating Officer of The Hidden Opponent—discusses the stigma attached to athlete mental health. The Hidden Opponent was created after Victoria Garrick's TED Talk where she described the effects of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders on student-athletes, on top of the pressure to perform physically and academically. Learn more from Leeann about the crucial work The Hidden Opponent is doing and how to get involved. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Leeann Passaro is a former student-athlete from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. She now works as a high school English teacher in Annapolis, Maryland, where she also coaches soccer and lacrosse. She struggled with anxiety and depression, after dealing with various concussions from sports. She has been featured in various publications, including The New York Times and Women's Health Magazine, for her work with The Hidden Opponent. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Overcast | RadioPublic | Stitcher FOLLOW US: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at classlink.com.

Leah Jantzen grew up playing multiple sports but never felt like she really pushed herself. After 4 children, she reconnected with fitness at the age of 40. Two years later, she ran her first marathon and a few years later qualified for Ironman Triathlon in Kona, Hawaii in 2020. Due to circumstances out of her control, the biggest race of her life has been postponed for two years. She discusses her ongoing training process, navigating the mental/emotional challenges through this process while managing life as a mother, guidance counselor, coach and endurance athlete by “showing up every day. “ In a few short weeks, she will finally be able to complete her “unfinished business” while raising money and awareness for The Hidden Opponent, an organization dedicated to mental health and awareness of student athletes. @leahjantzen, @thehiddenopponent

James Boria is a former collegiate baseball player, gym owner, functional strength coach and endurance athlete who is currently training to become the first ever person to complete the first ever bear crawl ultra marathon, 31 miles through the streets of NYC. Through this feat, James is bringing awareness and raising money for “The Hidden Opponent,” a non-profit who supports athletes and their mental health. His personal story included neglecting his mental health, forgetting who he was and struggling with performance until he made the choice to be proud of failure, rewrite his own story and create a new life. @james.boria, @thehiddenopponent

Welcome to the first in our series on "Back to School & Off to College".Every 40 seconds someone takes their own life according to the World Health Organization. Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 24 in the U.S. and Nearly 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide and 9% have made an attempt to take their lives. My guest today, author Jackie Simmons, and her daughters are working to change those numbers. Through founding the Teen Suicide Prevention Society, they are working to educate parents to have"The Suicide Talk" with their teens and young adults regardless of whether or not they see signs of struggle. In this episode Jackie takes us through this talk, the importance of it, and how it can possibly save your teen or young adult's life. She is showing us how normalizing talk around suicide is the only way to pre-empt it.In this episode we discuss:Why the "suicide talk" is so important.What it looks like and how it works.How many numbers of people are affected from one suicide or attempted suicide.Why pre-empting suicide with open dialogue is so important.How parents "miss" the signs of their children's struggle.The best prevention tool.How to suicide proof.How the talk and language around suicide is being normalized and why it's a good thing.Who is at risk of suicide?Knowing the best time to have the suicide talk.I hope that you will search out Jackie at the free tools she has available. You can find them at Teen Suicide Prevention Society: https://teensuicidepreventionsociety.com/Jackie's Ted Talk is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzmmBXgXb70The Suicide Talk: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeob81RYpQFjRrBYlEXvRkWEsVdoJ6yKe3tABb1_TwwalrgTw/viewformOther Resources talked about: http://emotionalteflon.comhttp://positivitycalls.comPlease do not forget that the suicide prevention hotline number has been changed to 988. The old number still works as well. Don't hesitate to reach out.As mentioned in the podcast - my friend Leah Jantzen is raising awareness and money for The Hidden Opponent https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/. They are an advocacy group that addresses the stigma attached to athlete mental health. Please consider a donation here: https://gofund.me/1bc43bbf. As always, you can find me in all the old places, but I would really love for you to sign up for my newsletter at: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/d9l0z0But can also find me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lesleylmcshaneIn the PRIVATE The New Old You Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenewoldyou/And on my website - where the FNBB Blog lives along with other "stuff"https://llmcshane.comPLEASE SHARE this episode. I think it is a most important topic and I know it will save a life or two, not to mention the guilt nightmare of everyone that surrounds the life.Till next week!

On this episode I am joined by Leeann Passaro, COO of the Hidden Opponent, a non-profit and advocacy group addressing the stigma of mental health in sports culture focusing on awareness, education, and support for student-athletes. In our conversation, Leeann shares her own struggle with anxiety and depression as an athlete, and describes her experience after facing the loss of a friend to suicide at a young age. Leeann played collegiate soccer at Washington and Lee University and is now a high school teacher and coach, while handling operations for THO. Learn more and connect: Instagram: @thehiddenopponent Website: https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashleyljesevic/support

Mental health is a topic that should be brought to everyone's attention and today I have my friend Piper to open up about her own experiences of how she combated this stigma. We discuss how important it is to bring awareness about this touchy subject since it is something that is not keen to one's eye. 

Victoria Garrick—mental health advocate, the host of “Real Pod” podcast, and former D1 athlete with more than 1.5M followers—is back on the show this week. Victoria hasn't been on the show since December 2020, so there's obvi a lot to catch up on. Victoria tells Aleen why she's not shedding for the wedding (she was also on Betches Brides recently—check it out) and then they chat about Victoria's “alternate reality” videos, where women actually celebrate their body insecurities. Next, Victoria tells us what it was like to be a collegiate Volleyball player, who was struggling from mental health challenges and how that experience has helped her to love her body for what it is, and not what it could be. Victoria then tells Aleen about her non-profit, The Hidden Opponent, which raises awareness for student-athlete mental health and aims to end the mental health stigma in sports culture. The episode wraps up with Victoria confessing something that she doesn't share on social media. Get excited, Victoria's coming back again this week for DST Thursday.

Back for her fourth appearance on the podcast is Elise Cranny! Every episode I've done with Elise has gotten a big reception and I'm always personally impacted by her so I thought I'd get her back on. In this episode Elise and I discuss subjects such as confidence, pressure, having fun with the sport, mental health, journaling, the importance of having a strong support system, and lots more! Elise drops so many nuggets of wisdom in this one. Every episode I do with Elise I'm blown away by the amount of wisdom she brings. When people who have recently discovered the podcast ask me what episode they should listen to first, I always reply, "Any of the ones with Elise!". She is truly an amazing person who does so much good for so many people's lives. Lastly, Elise is currently on a mission to raise $10k before May 27 for a non-profit organization called, "The Hidden Opponent". This organization is a group fighting to raise awareness around student-athlete mental health. If you're financially capable, please consider donating! You can find the link to the GoFundMe in both Elise's and my Instagram bios. Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends to help us out! You can also give us a five-star review on Spotify. The link to the show is in my bio (: S H O W N O T E S GoFundMe Hidden Opponent: https://gofund.me/5d77378a Elise's Instagram: https://instagram.com/elise.cranny?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Elise's BTC Profile: https://www.bowermantc.com/elise-cranny-bio Episode 50 w/Elise: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T6C0nmOKEyBNqMvoC0Ey0?si=Jb5HfeT4Qr2pdiTUOvT04A&utm_source=copy-link My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

Dr. Arman Taghizadeh, also known as “Dr. T”, is a Johns Hopkins trained psychiatrist who is Board Certified in both General Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He also specializes in Sports Psychiatry and is on the advisory board for Victoria's non-profit, The Hidden Opponent. He has been featured in Baltimore Magazine as a “TopDoc” every single year since 2016. He is currently a faculty instructor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, where he teaches seminars and supervises residents. On this episode, Dr. T joins Victoria for a unique discussion to analyze the ways in which destigmatizing the conversation around mental health has actually presented new issues... Have "anxiety" and "depression" become buzz words? Is it now the "cool" thing to have mental illness? Has normalizing the issue actually perpetuated it? This conversation is fascinating and a must listen for anyone interested in supporting the mental health movement! BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/realpod Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/realpod Macy's: macys.com/purpose Cozy Earth: get 35% off sitewide at cozyearth.com with code REALPOD Produced by Dear Media

Change the narrative by starting to change the language around suicide. TME is re-releasing this important conversation. The Hilinski's Hope Foundation (H3H) was created in 2018 to honor the life of Tyler Hilinski, a starting quarterback at Washington State University who died by suicide January 16, 2018. H3H uses this tragedy to save lives, eliminate stigma, & scale mental wellness programs for student-athletes. Mark Hilinski shares Tyler's story, misconceptions about mental illness, the importance of language & how he celebrates his son daily. Other resources include The Hidden Opponent, Morgan's Message, #SameHere Global, Dam Worth It Company, The Trevor Project, NAMI, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 1-800-273-8255 Hilinskishope.org, @hilinskishope

Leeann Passaro is Chief Operating Officer at The Hidden Opponent, an advocacy group that raises awareness for Student-Athlete Mental Health to address the stigma in sports. Not only is Leeann passionate about her non-profit work but she is also a high school English teacher and soccer and lacrosse coach. Leeann vulnerably shares her story about her relationship with soccer, her coach and team, and her history of concussions. We bond and elaborate about the guild and uncertainty that surrounds injury in sport. We give our two cents about the fear and manifestation of symptoms that surround injury and why it creates a web of pressure and confusion. Leeann discusses her reframing of a very difficult situation where she wasn't asked to return to soccer her senior year where she was forced to transition out of sport a year earlier than she thought she would.

Episode 59 - James Boria is a functional strength and mindset coach who is from Long Island, New York. As a former collegiate athlete and baseball player, James is a major believer in pushing limits both mentally and physically to tap into the full potential that is within all of us. To prove that, on October 7th of 2022, James will be bear crawling an ultra marathon (31 miles) as a world record attempt. Through this feat, James will be raising money for the organization The Hidden Opponent and bringing awareness to athlete mental health. Tune in to hear James discuss how this insane idea came about, how to step into the person you have always envisioned yourself being, tapping into your full potential, taking an athlete's approach to life, and why James never stops hustling. Make sure to check out James at the link below, and if you feel called to, donate to his gofundme for the ultramarathon he will be completing in October: IG: @jamesboria_ Website: https://jamesboria.com/ 31 Mile Bear Crawl x The Hidden Opponent Connect with Dom Instagram: @dominicfusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco

Marshall University's Director of Counseling Center, Dr. Candace Layne, joins Glenn on the Field for episode eight of Field Goals for the FDA to discuss mental health issues and psychological stressors that often impact amateur athletes.  Dr. Lane shares why athletes' mental health often gets overlooked, the warning signs and when it's appropriate for an athlete to seek help.  She also dives into how mental health and well-being are linked to athletic performance and why it's necessary for coaches to work with their campus counseling center to offer support for their players who may be struggling with mental health issues.

Leeann Passaro is a former student-athlete from Washington & Lee University and the current Chief Operating Officer at The Hidden Opponent. The Hidden Opponent (THO) is a non-profit and advocacy group focused on addressing the stigma of mental health in the athlete community, and providing support to athletes experiencing mental health challenges. Leeann has struggled with anxiety and depression herself, and has translated her experiences into a passion for helping others through THO. In this special episode, we talk to Leeann about THO's mission, strategies, accomplishments, and future goals. Spoiler, but not spoiler because it is pretty clear: THO and The Mental Matchup might as well be sister organizations, and we have a massive crush on THO and fangirl all the things they do. For more information on The Hidden Opponent https://thehiddenopponent.com/ and follow them on instagram @thehiddenopponent or twitter @hidden_opponent

Leeann Passaro is a former student-athlete from Washington & Lee University and the current Chief Operating Officer at The Hidden Opponent. The Hidden Opponent (THO) is a non-profit and advocacy group focused on addressing the stigma of mental health in the athlete community, and providing support to athletes experiencing mental health challenges. Leeann has struggled with anxiety and depression herself, and has translated her experiences into a passion for helping others through THO. In this special episode, we talk to Leeann about THO's mission, strategies, accomplishments, and future goals. Spoiler, but not spoiler because it is pretty clear: THO and The Mental Matchup might as well be sister organizations, and we have a massive crush on THO and fangirl all the things they do. For more information on The Hidden Opponent https://thehiddenopponent.com/ and follow them on instagram @thehiddenopponent or twitter @hidden_opponent

Were you once a student athlete? Did you ever experience the stigma within sports culture? Or maybe you know someone who is currently. Join us for our final episode of the season as we welcome Leeann Passaro, the COO of The Hidden Opponent. We learn about the work her company is doing to create a strong community and platform for student athletes facing mental health concerns. We discuss the importance of conversations in high school and beyond surrounding mental health and sports culture, and touch on the personal challenges she faced as a college athlete. Learn more about The Scooty Fund's work at https://www.scootyfund.org & learn more about The Hidden Opponent's work at https://thehiddenopponent.com/Please consider supporting our work by donating: https://www.scootyfund.org/donate.htmlFollow The Scooty Fund:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescootyfund/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/thescootyfund?s=20LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-scooty-fund/Follow The Hidden Opponent:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehiddenopponent/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/hidden_opponentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hidden-opponent/

Victoria Garrick is not only an accomplished collegiate athlete. She's a speaker, TED Talk host, nonprofit founder, and mental health advocate who shares her story and message of support to millions. After struggling with her own depression and mental health in college, she gave her now famous TED Talk, “The Hidden Opponent,” in 2017, which explored mental health challenges for student athletes. Now her nonprofit The Hidden Opponent aims to raise awareness for mental health issues in teens and student athletes and provide support and resources.   Victoria joins Katie in our latest episode of Building While Flying to share more about her journey: from USC to the TED Talk stage to nonprofit founder. She's open about her own struggles, not just with mental health, but with branding for her personal content versus nonprofit content, running a nonprofit, and dealing with burnout. She discusses the importance of a supportive community, vulnerability, listening to your gut, and growing the conversation around mental health for everyone—athletes and non-athletes alike.   In-flight topics: The TED Talk that started it all Real realness and vulnerability The current conversation around mental health Nonprofit branding vs. personal branding Building community around shared experiences Dealing with burnout ...and more!   Relevant Links: TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdk7pLpbIls The Hidden Opponent website: https://thehiddenopponent.com/ Hidden Opponent IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehiddenopponent/  Victoria LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-garrick-546459123/

My guest today is a current member of the McDaniel College Women's Lacrosse team. She's super passionate about elevating the stories of women in sports and is doing so much to help develop women's sports coverage whether through More Than Just Balls, AU Pro Sports, or The Hidden Opponent. In this episode, we talk about her journey through sports, being sidelined due to injury, her passion for showcasing women breaking glass ceilings, how she began to recover from her eating disorder, and what she hopes to accomplish in the future. I don't even know where she finds the time to do all that she does, but she was an amazing guest and has the potential to do so many great things. If you want to follow along on Kaylen's journey, she can be found on Instagram at @kaylenb_13.

Victoria is a former Division I Volleyball Player, TED Talk Speaker, Youtuber, Social Media Influencer, podcast Host, Mental Health Advocate, public speaker, and one of my biggest role models. Her energy is contagious, wisdom admirable, and #realposts so comforting. After her TED Talk in 2017 about “The Hidden Opponent” in sports went viral, Victoria became a leader in the mental health and body-image advocacy space! To emphasize how Vic is absolutely killing the game right now, just last week she released her one-hundredth Real Pod podcast episode, hit one million downloads on her podcast, and reached one million followers on TikTok! Victoria is incredible, to say the least, and I am absolutely honored and overjoyed to have her join the podcast! Listening to this episode, you will learn a lot about self-love, from how we can better define it, to reframing your perspective of failure, and making sure your schedule has enough room to prioritize your mental wellbeing! Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playwhereyourfeetare/ Cameron's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cam.dobbs/ Victoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarrick/ Victoria's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriagarrick4?lang=en Victoria's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-pod/id1466166364 *GIVEAWAY REMINDER* Play Where Your Feet Are™ is doing a special merchandise giveaway when we hit 50 reviews on Apple Podcasts! Submit yours now to enter! ... DISCOUNT CODES :) He Would Love First: CAMERON20 for 20% off https://hewouldlovefirst.myshopify.com/discount/CAMERON20 FRE Skin: CAMDOBBS for 15% off https://www.freskincare.com/collections/fre-products?utm_source=micro&utm_medium=ambassador_CAMDOBBS&rfsn=6160972.e2ad50 Graham Swim: GRAHAMBABECAMERON for 10% off https://grahamswim.com/

Today's guest is Victoria Garrick. Victoria is a former Division I volleyball player, TED Talk speaker, podcast host, and mental health advocate. She was a four-year starter at USC, where she won a PAC-12 Championship and finished her career with the top five most digs in program history.   Today she has well over a million followers on her social media platforms, hosts the “Real Pod” podcast, has a TED talk that has been viewed over 370,000 times, and founded a mental health nonprofit, “The Hidden Opponent.”   What is really inspiring about Victoria is that her entire platform has been built from sharing her story. You may think that her incredibly successful collegiate career would guarantee happiness for Victoria. But like so many, the external accolades didn't quite fulfill her internally and the immense pressure started to impact her mental health. During her sophomore year, Victoria found herself heavily depressed, anxious, battling an eating disorder, and experiencing body dysmorphia.  She finally reached a breaking point where she decided to go to therapy and unpack what was at the root of all of this.  After this, Victoria bounced back and returned to finish her junior and senior seasons and the rest is history. She has been on an absolute tear ever since to share her journey to help those that are experiencing similar struggles.   Today our discussion on the pod encapsulates it all. Victoria will walk you through what rock bottom looked like for her, how she healed and got to where she is today. She shares what she felt were the contributing factors that caused her mental health demise and what helped her feel empowered again when she began her transformation. We chat about Victoria's struggles with body image, why so many people face difficulties with this, and how to overcome it.  Victoria talks about her relationship with food today and how she deals with competition in her current line of work. She talks about what inspired her to start sharing her story and what she would change if she was in charge of youth sports and more!   Connect with Victoria: Website: www.victoriagarrick.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarrick/ Podcast: https://dearmedia.com/shows/real-pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriagarrick4   Connect with Doug: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dougbopst Twitter: www.twitter.com/dougbopst Facebook: www.facebook.com/dougbopst   Thanks to this episode's sponsor:  Organifi (Immunity blend): Receive 20% off your order by going to: www.organifi.com/doug        

Jack Beer was a youth stand-out soccer player, who was a high school All-American, competed with youth national teams, and was recruited to play at Georgetown University. In college, he had a successful freshman season, but started to fall out of love with the sport due to mounting anxiety. He decided to take time away from the team for his sophomore season, but returned to the team his Junior year, and went on to be named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player in the Big East tournament and win a National Championship.In this episode, Jack lays out his experience of anxiety and panic attacks, how he eventually asked for help, and the ways in which his teammates and coaches showed up for him. We talk about athletic identities, the importance of finding balance and joy outside of sport, how coaches can support players struggling with mental health, and how athletes can take time away from their sport and come back stronger.You can also check out his mental health narrative at The Hidden Opponent: https://thehiddenopponent.com/jack-beer-overcoming-anxiety-depression-on-the-road-to-a-national-championship/You can read more about our podcast and contact us at thementalmatchup.com or on Instagram @thementalmatchup.If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at: 800-273-TALK(8255).

Harvard Women's Basketball's very own, Elle Stauffer, joins us in an organic conversation around mental health. We all know that COVID-19 has given us the gift of time. No distractions, obligations, or schedules. But what happens when you, for the first time, sit down with you? We touch on the formation of our own mental health issues, body image, eating disorders, privilege, disparities, stigmas, and strategies on how to take your power back concerning mental hardship. Elle shares her message of ending the mental health stigma and the actions she took in her own life including being more open with friends, and joining mental health advocate, Victoria Garrick's, Nonprofit Organization called “The Hidden Opponent”. We hope this episode inspires you to have conversations about your own mental health, and please reach out to your people WHEN you need help. If you can see it, you can be it. Mental Health starts with you.Mental Health Hotline (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264Victoria Garrick's youtube: Victoria GarrickIG: @thehiddenopponentNAMI: https://nami.org/Support-Education?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkbuKBhDRARIsAALysV6ubdtRN5-L7TKi3w-d_HFjroNHUrHOPnIVZ-YPuVLzcGa9ibMvsAsaAt_dEALw_wcB

Jack Beer was a youth stand-out soccer player, who was a high school All-American, competed with youth national teams, and was recruited to play at Georgetown University. In college, he had a successful freshman season, but started to fall out of love with the sport due to mounting anxiety. He decided to take time away from the team for his sophomore season, but returned to the team his Junior year, and went on to be named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player in the Big East tournament and win a National Championship.In this episode, Jack lays out his experience of anxiety and panic attacks, how he eventually asked for help, and the ways in which his teammates and coaches showed up for him. We talk about athletic identities, the importance of finding balance and joy outside of sport, how coaches can support players struggling with mental health, and how athletes can take time away from their sport and come back stronger.You can also check out his mental health narrative at The Hidden Opponent: https://thehiddenopponent.com/jack-beer-overcoming-anxiety-depression-on-the-road-to-a-national-championship/You can read more about our podcast and contact us at thementalmatchup.com or on Instagram @thementalmatchup.If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at: 800-273-TALK(8255).

Everyone's journey in this game is different and this week we get to learn from former 3x All-Conference and mental health advocate, Mary Murray, how she helped her team build an incredible culture and how she was able to navigate the waters of injury, perfectionism, doubt, anxiety and depression that was built in pursuit of her becoming a high-level softball player. These conversations aren't easy, and Mary's vulnerability and honesty in this episode is something just about every one of us who has played this game has endured before.   Follow Mary on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marypatmurray/    Victoria Garrick's Ted Talk - https://youtu.be/Sdk7pLpbIls    Learn more about The Hidden Opponent  - https://thehiddenopponent.com/     Follow The Hidden Opponent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehiddenopponent/    “Home” (with Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors, Bebe Rexha) on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/0OI7AFifLSoGzpb8bdBLLV?si=f592ca74f54b4fa3  Similar episodes of When the Cleats Come Off   Dr. Chris Carr - Green Bay Packers Director of Performance Psychology: Building Mental Toughness - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2HNjESlTarC1OwWS3D4P93?si=zuTyYRPqRUWb7gKvB3GgZA&dl_branch=1    Defense wins Championships with TPD Co-Founder and National Champion Morgan Stuart - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Az3qjM6a5bRugrwL8XvM2?si=aLYEU681Tku7HsYkX6a8pQ&dl_branch=1    Chloe Maleski: The Importance of Mindfulness and Strength Training - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4puWaQDbpLt6LklgjSsv8S?si=_cFHj6ksQtu8mR6RX5z0sQ&dl_branch=1    Am I Too Hard on My Athlete? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KL5DcAzyAIdWB7S2YfVFA?si=o8OkSkDhSnGOaAXDqOG_-Q 

In this episode, I'm speaking with Victoria Garrick, former Division I volleyball player, TED Talk speaker, and mental health advocate. Victoria talks through her story of battling her own mental health struggles in silence before opening up to receiving help and coming to speak about the problem of mental health in college athletics on the TED Talk stage. She also discusses her own experience with a binge eating disorder and dead-end dieting, the importance of sitting in discomfort in your body, and what we can do when we make mistakes.   Victoria first began sharing her story of how she battled and overcame depression and anxiety in her 2017 TED Talk, “The Hidden Opponent,” which has been viewed over 370,000 times. Victoria has been featured in The Players' Tribune, People Magazine, USA Today College, and has amassed over 1M followers on her social media platforms where she's known for her positive media campaign, #RealPost. She brings this campaign to life weekly on her podcast Real Pod where she has interviewed some of the greatest athletes and psychologists in the world. As the founder of mental health non-profit, The Hidden Opponent, Victoria now tours the country as a public speaker and advocate, sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness and destigmatizing the conversation around mental health.   You can find out more by following Victoria on Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, and Twitter, and exploring her website at www.victoriagarrick.com.   I'm also obsessed with knowing all about you, so please follow (and DM!)  me on Instagram, Facebook and my website. We're in this together and the journey is going to be so awesome. Produced by Dear Media

Sarah Golemme is the co-founder of Jordyn Clark Foundation, a student-athlete at Concordia University, St. Paul studying Exercise Science, and a mental health advocate who genuinely creates safe spaces that support conversations about mental health. Sarah is also an active member of the nationwide nonprofit, The Hidden Opponent, focusing on eliminating the stigma of mental health in the athletic community.   In this episode, we talk about: Coping with loss and grief, The additional pressures that student-athletes face and the importance of prioritizing mental health, Different ways that coaches and athletic directors can support the overall wellbeing of their student-athletes.   Sarah is doing amazing work. Learn more about the Jordyn Clark Foundation and their soccer scholarships for youth athletes by visiting jordynclark.org or visiting their Instagram at @jclarkfoundation   Sarah Golemme: Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-golemme-081a1b171/ Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahkg_ Send Sarah an email: golemmes@csp.edu Follow The Hidden Opponent on Instagram: @thehiddenopponent   SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE of my book Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping The Way We Think about Depression only for a limited time in recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Month (July). Use promo code BIPOCFREE in the checkout for your free gift!   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

The Hidden Opponent is the name of D1 College Athlete Victoria Garrick's TedTalk. And it's powerful. Who is she? She's a former Division I Volleyball Player, TED Talk Speaker and has now become a social media Influencer, and mental health advocate. Those are the facts about Victoria Garrick. She's young, she's incredibly energetic and passionate. She's highly competitive. And she's struggled with depression as well as a binge eating disorder, the latter of which she's only now started opening up about. After graduating from the University of Southern California in 2019, Victoria has traveled the country speaking on college campuses, hosts her hit podcast Real Pod, and creates daily content for her army of over 1.5M+ people who follow her message of authenticity and self-care on social media. I know that those of you who are in college or recently out will be fascinated with her and parents whose kids are into sports also need to listen – as she opens up about how the competitiveness of sports and winning can, often unintentionally , work to create feelings of wanting it all to end . She's also created a non-profit called “The Hidden Opponent” and is marshalling and creating support organizations for college athletes who need a place for their mental health struggles to be understood and accepted. The pressure can be immense as she explains in our interview. How coaches and teammates perceive mental health struggles can be a problem, how parents can be trying to understand but how there can be so much room for miscommunication. So in this SelfWork episode, sponsored again by Athletic Greens, she opens her heart and her experience to all who will listen. I'll hope you join us. Important Links: Click Here for the fabulous offer from Athletic Greens with bonus product with your subscription! Victoria's website and Real Pod podcast Victoria's Ted Talk The Hidden Opponent The Hidden Opponent Non-Profit Group You can hear more about depression and many other topics by listening to Dr. Margaret's podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford. Subscribe to this website and receive her weekly blog posts and podcasts! If you'd like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome! My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression is available! And you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And there's another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You'll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you're giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I'll look forward to hearing from you!            

Victoria Garrick is a former NCAA DI volleyball player, Pac-12 Champion at USC, TED Talk speaker, and mental health advocate. She initially shared her experience with depression and anxiety in her 2017 TED Talk, “The Hidden Opponent,” which has been viewed over 350,000 times. As the founder of the non-profit, The Hidden Opponent, Victoria tours the country as a public speaker, podcast host, and social media influencer using her authenticity and vulnerability to raise awareness and create support around mental health. IG: @victoriagarrick, @thehiddenopponent, @realpod Web: thehiddenopponent.com

Unit3d is going on a brief vacation so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes!  Kelly Hilinski has chosen this episode from November 2020 as his favorite to share again as a "re-United."  Victoria Garrick played volleyball at then ranked #1 USC and worked her way from walk-on to starter. As with many successful athletes, she appeared to have it all together and had everything to feel happy about, but as we know, things are not always as they seem on the surface and Victoria was fighting the hidden opponent of pressure, anxiety, body-image and struggles with mental health.  She shared her story in a very popular Ted Talk (The Hidden Opponent), and now works as a mental health advocate and also hosts a podcast called “Real Pod.” On this episode of Unit3d, Victoria shares insights from her journey and the importance of leaning on each other through tough times.

Raising awareness for the mental health of student athletes, while confronting the stigma within the world of sports is the mission of The Hidden Opponent. Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Leeann Passaro is more than familiar with the pressures of competing. She's a former student-athlete at a Division 3 school who struggled with anxiety and depression. You won't want to miss this timely, honest, no-holds barred conversation.

Introduction (0:27) Beginning Of My Journey (0:51) Early Struggles (3:02) Depression And Anxiety (3:49) TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide Developing Suicidal Thoughts (5:56) Suicide Attempts (6:23) Garrett's Death (8:31) END OF TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide Becoming An Advocate (10:21) Project SAFE Panel Event (10:35) Freshman Year Struggles (12:17) Sophomore Year Struggles (14:00) COVID-19 Mental Health Challenge (14:46) Junior Year Struggles (15:59) The Hidden Opponent (16:23) How My Mental Health Has Shaped Me (18:12) Learning To Love Who You Are (18:49) Reflection Of My Journey (19:42) Advice For Anyone Struggling (20:35) Outro/Giving Thanks (22:38)

Are you feeling that something is taking and sucking all your energy? You train hard as an athlete and you give your all. Yet you have that heavy chain pulling you back some times. Then you need to hear this episode about the Dopamine hormone. We are living in times of big change and very unnatural dopamine spikes stimulants. You are not even aware how addicted you are. And this is the hidden opponent & the culprit. It's draining you day by day and not giving you even the slightest option to break out. This vicious cycle is destroying you inch by inch. Listen to the explanations of what dopamine actually is. Where do you face it and what is the main problem. More importantly, what is the solution. There are so many natural ways to lose your addiction and win in life. By doing this you begin to win in your sport. And that is your goal, right? 1' Dopamine ADDICTION 2' What is dopamine? 9' The PROBLEM / screen time & other stimulants 17' The SOLUTION / down regulation causing withdrawal effects 21' NATURAL dopamine 24' Routine RITUALS / morning & evening 26' 4 steps of WINNING Thank you Nathaniel Solace

Student-athletes are used to playing their opponents in a game, but there's a hidden opponent they're facing, too — the stigmas around addressing mental health. As a former Division I volleyball player for USC, Victoria Garrick knows how important it is to acknowledge the struggles faced by student-athletes, and she's on a mission to raise awareness for athlete mental health and break down the stigmas that exist in athletic culture. In this episode, Victoria gets personal about her own mental health journey, what she's doing to amplify the voices of student-athletes, and we dive into the reality of being influencers in a time of filters & curated posts.    We're exploring: The realization that led Victoria to seek help for her mental health She opens up about stepping into a new purpose after revealing a secret in an interview What YOU can do to combat systemic issues related to body-image (especially online!) Victoria dives into what it means to “post more, think less” — plus, why being REAL online is so important The MOST REWARDING part of being an influencer (and why you shouldn't believe the stereotypes) Why taking a short break from volleyball was the one of the BEST things Victoria did for her mental health Kasey and Victoria share common struggles faced by student-athletes And so much more!   Connect with Victoria Garrick! Raising awareness for student-athlete mental health through her non-profit The Hidden Opponent: https://thehiddenopponent.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarrick/ Podcast - Real Pod: https://www.victoriagarrick.com/real-pod-project TedxUSC Talk “Athletes and Mental Health: The Hidden Opponent”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdk7pLpbIls   Follow us on IG so you don't miss a thing! https://instagram.com/the.reroute 

Introduction of the co-hosts (0:25) How the co-hosts met - The Hidden Opponent (0:49) How Rise Above Your Mind was created (3:35) Goals for the podcast moving forward (9:20) Topics we will cover (12:10) “Controlling the controllable” (13:50) Weekly quote/advice (16:11) Ending segment (19:37) Rise Above Your Mind Social Media Email: riseaboveyourmind1@gmail.com

The Virago Project was invited to speak at a mental health webinar where Brandon Marshall shared his mental health journey. We are hoping that hearing an NFL player talk about his difficulty coping with his mental health will help you feel comfortable validating your own struggles and getting help. After Brandon shares his story, Hannah Lee (LRT Sports), Taylor Treacy (CEO of The Virago Project) and Leeann Passaro (CFO of The Hidden Opponent) share their stories and tips on how to handle your mental health as a student-athlete. Thanks to LRT Sports who invited us to speak at this webinar on ending the stigma of mental health. They are a website who rates coaches and provides important recruiting information and updates for current athletes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/morethanmystats/support

Todays special guest is Victoria Garrick. Victoria is a recent graduate from USC where she was a stand out Division One Athlete and Libero on the women's volleyball team. During her first year she began to see her experience shift when taking notice of her mental health. During her sophomore season as a student athlete , she delivered a TED Talk about her experience and the importance of Mental Health in Athletes , that received many views and a desire for continue conversation around mental health in sport. Since then, Victoria has become a leader in the mental health and body-image advocacy space, starting a non profit " The Hidden Opponent", she has traveled the country speaking on college campuses, hosts a hit podcast, and creates daily content for over 1.0M+ people who follow her on social media.  As current coaches who are also passionate about what she is doing we really were intrigued to get her perspective as a recent graduate and also learn how the athletic community and coaches can continue to better understand what athletes today truly experience. Our conversation touches on some of the darkest moments in her career but also how she has now be an even brighter light for the many others she serves daily. We enjoyed getting to know her and think you will love getting to know more about her in this episode!  We hope you enjoy "Facing the Hidden Opponent" wit Victoria Garrick.Connect with Victoria:Instagram: @victoriagarrick Website: https://www.victoriagarrick.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-pod/id1466166364Connect with Us!Instagram: @theunspokenarenaTwitter: @unspokenarenaFacebook: The Unspoken ArenaEmail: theunspokenarena@gmail.comDisclaimer: All information provide by "The Unspoken Arena" , Sondra Parys and Kassie Kadera is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use any information received as medical or health advice to treat any condition in either yourself or others. This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity , including but not limited to establishing “standard of care."  While we are making every effort to broadcast correct information, no guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of statements made on the podcast. 

In this podcast episode, Promly hosts Victoria Garrick, a University of Southern California (USC) graduate and former DI women's volleyball star. In her 2017 Ted Talk, The Hidden Opponent, Victoria started to share her mental health story and now has a platform that advocates for mental health awareness in the athletic world.  Additionally, she is an advocate for healthy lifestyle choices, such as intuitive eating, and uses her social medias to promote the most authentic version of herself encouraging others as well to be real, patient and accepting of themselves.  Joining Victoria today is Co-editor of the Promly Garden Julia Szynal, Promly co-founders Jen Libby, Kim Culligan and Burak Tansug and senior intern Julia Vallario. During the episode we dive into all aspects of Victoria's life from athletics to disordered eating to depression to her advocacy organization, The Hidden Opponent.Outro/Intro:California by Soyb & Amine Maxwellhttps://soundcloud.com/soybmusichttps://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwellCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/syb-amine-californiaMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/aXCwXsa2T4E

Leeann Passaro played elite club soccer throughout her childhood and into high school before continuing on to play at Washington & Lee University. The Division 3 athlete experience allowed Leeann to dive into other passions, as well as study abroad for a full semester in Australia, where she picked up the sport of rugby. After graduating this past May, Leeann began a full-time teaching job at a private school in Florida, where she also coaches two varsity sports. Leeann also serves as the Chief Operations Officer at The Hidden Opponent, a non-profit founded by social media influencer, Victoria Garrick, to eliminate the stigma of mental illness in athletes. Learn More About Leeann & The Hidden Opponent:Instagram: @leeannp27 @thehiddenopponentWebsite: https://thehiddenopponent.com Facebook: The Hidden OpponentVictoria Garrick's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdk7pLpbIls ---Learn more about The Sideline Perspective:Website: http://thesidelineperspective.comSubmit Your Story: http://thesidelineperspective.com/submit/Instagram: @thesidelineperspectiveJoin Our Community Platform: https://the-sideline-perspective.tribe.so/ Connect with Mac: mac@thesidelineperspective.com

Change comes when we share our stories. Victoria Garrick is a mental health and body image advocate and the founder and CEO of The Hidden Opponent which raises awareness about student-athlete mental health. For more information about Victoria, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, watch her Youtube videos, or listen to episodes of Real Pod.

In this episode, I will be talking about a topic that hits close to home: Mental Health Illness. Athletes are considered to be Gods in America but what goes on in the mind of an athlete who suffers from a mental illness? How do they handle this? All these questions will be answer in this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy. If you think you or someone you know may have a mental or emotional problem, it is important to remember there is hope and help. Please reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nimh.org or call the Mental Health America hotline at 800-273-8255. Remember, you are not alone. Life is worth living. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kennythesportsguy/support

In this episode, I will be talking about a topic that hits close to home: Mental Health Illness. Athletes are considered to be Gods in America but what goes on in the mind of an athlete who suffers from a mental illness? How do they handle this? All these questions will be answer in this episode of Kenny The Sports Guy. If you think you or someone you know may have a mental or emotional problem, it is important to remember there is hope and help. Please reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at www.nimh.org or call the Mental Health America hotline at 800-273-8255. Remember, you are not alone. Life is worth living. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kennythesportsguy/support

Ben Ruvo, CEO of The Hidden Opponent, steps up to the plate to face the stigmas within sport culture on Mental Wellness Wednesday. The President eloquently talks about creating a safe space for student-athletes to share stories and support one another. Mental health is on a spectrum that includes both biological and environmental factors, and all student-athletes are collectively in the same boat with the uncertainty of the upcoming school year. Instilling systems to weather any storm, including COVID, The Hidden Opponent has implemented an umbrella system of Campus Captains to be mental health advocates across universities nationwide. Looking to be a part of the outstanding mental wellness support team, Ryan sends Ben an SOS and applies for a new internship within the organization. After inspiring The Chrises to start a new segment, One Word, Ben chooses “vulnerability” as the single term to sum up The Hidden Opponent. The man on a mission to continually learn and help others leaves The Chrises, and listeners alike, feeling great.