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Megan speaks with professional soccer player Devante Dubose about giving 110%, the grind mentality and how to look at life differently.

Megan speaks with Texas A&M point guard Jordan Nixon about anxiety and depression, body image and the mental toll of red shirting.

Megan speaks with freelance writer Zito Madu about what it was like to assimilate to American life when his family immigrated from Nigeria and why he chose writing over becoming a professional athlete or engineer.

Megan speaks with NFL free agent Doug Middleton about how he became passionate about mental health, stigmas around mental health in the Black community and the toll injuries take on athletes. An attempted suicide is discussed from 4:00-5:45.

Megan speaks with Kavitha Davidson, sports and culture writer at The Athletic, about her first-generation experience and how she manages anxiety and depression. This episode discusses sexual assault from 36:30-42:55 and from 45:00-45:50. An attempted suicide is discussed from 41:00-42:52.

Megan speaks with Astasia Williams, social media strategist at TOGETHXR, about perfectionism, the struggles of adjusting to a post-playing career and her experience with therapy.

Megan speaks with Bethany Balcer, the 2019 NWSL Rookie of the Year and forward for the OL Reign. Bethany talks about the pressure she feels to live up to expectations, how she manages negative self talk and the importance of faith.

Megan speaks with Dior Ginyard, who recently moved to Dapper Sports after a seven year stint with the NFLPA. Dior and Megan discuss identity and purpose, managing difficult thoughts, and why it's important for Black men to be vulnerable about mental health.

Megan speaks with Camille Buxeda, the director of WSLAM, about perfectionism, social media anxiety and wanting to assimilate when you feel different.

Megan speaks with Jenny Chiu, sideline reporter for CBS Sports and Chelsea FC, about anxiety, reframing thought patterns and why perfection shouldn't be the goal.