#3Pillars Podcast

An extended interview with UMBC sophomore Courtney Coppersmith. How winning an essay contest at the RBI World Series helped spark improved mental health.

1:49 - RBI World Series and Sharon Robinson's essay contest

7:11 - Origins of mental health struggles

14:14 - BetterTo9ether

How AE Voices Helped Hannah Reinhardt by America East Conference

Battling an eating disorder and epilepsy, Maine junior Maggie White talks about her progress since sharing her story via AE Voices.

Read her story -https://americaeast.com/news/2020/2/11/AEVoices-White.aspx

3:26 - Reacting to AE Voices

5:25 - Quotes from story

23:03 - Effects of COVID-19 pandemic

28:18 - Working in hospital

Read the Maine junior's story here - https://americaeast.com/news/2020/2/11/AEVoices-White.aspx

Hannah Reinhardt shared her personal story via AE Voices describing a troubling childhood which led to mental health struggles. She has emerged stronger and shares what has helped her through that as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read her story - https://americaeast.com/news/2019/10/30/AEVoices-Reinhardt.aspx

3:23 - Sharing her story through AE Voices

18:12 - Going to college

24:16 - Keeping mentally healthy during quarantine

35:01 - Graduating and what's next

UAlbany runner Hannah Reinhardt joined the podcast to revisit her AE Voices story and how she was able to learn from a rough childhood upbringing.

Kicking off Mental Health Month with Ari Shapiro-Miller and Kelly Thorne of Catamount Sport Psychology and Counseling. Ari and Kelly talk through adjusting to a new norm and best practices pertaining to mental health. Sponsored by #BetterTo9ether.

1:38 - Welcome

7:24 - Advice for student-athletes

11:44 - Shifting counseling practices

15:42 - Common challenges during isolation

23:55 - Potential changes upon return to campus

Ari Shapiro-Miller and Kelly Thorne offer some best practices for student-athletes to maintain their mental health during the pandemic.

Former Maine women's basketball player Liz Wood is pursuing a medical degree in a Navy scholarship program.

1:03 - Med school

11:58 - Reflecting on playing at Maine

20:17 - Alumni Network and advice for student-athletes

Former Black Bear Liz Wood is currently in med school with the end goal of becoming a Navy physician.