Athletes Unheard

In this episode featuring Isa Abdul-Quddus, we discuss his youth and why he's passionate about mental health. We dive into his football career and the mindset he brought to the game every day. And lastly, we talk about therapy and what's he's doing to change the conversation around mental health for all men.

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IG: @isaaq42 LinkedIn: Isa Abdul-Quddus Twitter: @iamisa1

In this episode featuring Natalie Allport, we talk about her some of her best tips to manage your mental health. We dive into her transition into entrepreneurship. And lastly, we discuss best social media practices, dealing with trolls online and leveraging stress. 

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Instagram: @natalieallport Twitter: @natalieallport Tik-Tok: @natalieallport

In this episode featuring Jayne Appel-Marinelli, we discuss her transition into life after basketball and some of the underrated factors for athletes. We dive into mental health and how she dealt with her family member being schizophrenic growing up. Lastly, we talk about WNBA activism and how she supports the players of the league.

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LinkedIn: Jayne Appel-Marinelli Twitter: @jayneappel

In this episode featuring John Thomas, we discuss his background as a pro athlete and his difficult retirement from basketball. We dive into the murder of George Floyd and why it hit him differently being from Minneapolis. Lastly, we talk about community engagement and mental health for the next generation.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/jgthomas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-g-thomas/

In this episode featuring Imani McGee-Stafford, we discuss how she manages her mental health and her experience being a survivor of sexual abuse. We dive into mental health programming in sports and what organizations need to be doing. Lastly, we talk about activism and the future of the WNBA.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imanitrishawn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/imanitrishawn_

In this episode featuring Jelani Jenkins, we discuss him kneeling during the national anthem and what went into him making that decision. We dive into the story of his grandfather who was an activist in South Carolina and the legacy he wishes to carry on in life after football. Lastly, we talk about mindfulness, mental health, and how he viewed these things during and now after his NFL career.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelanimjenkins/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightykingjenkins/

In this episode featuring Otis Grigsby, we discuss his background as an NFL player and his unconventional path to the NFL. We dive into how he developed a resilient mindset and a life-changing childhood story that his parents just told him 5 years ago. Lastly, we talk about concussions in sports and what's he doing to help access them more accurately. 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otisgrigsby/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/otisgrigsby18 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otisgrigsby18/?hl=en

In this episode featuring pro soccer player & founder of A Frugal Athlete Amobi Okugo, we talk about achieving Forbes 30 under 30, mental health and how it ties into finances for athletes and his thoughts on NIL, dealing with uncertainty, and much more.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/okugo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amobisays Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amobisays/ Website: https://www.afrugalathlete.com/

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