Content Advisory: This episode contains brief discussion about eating disorders and mental health. Please listen with care and step away if needed.

In this episode of More Than an Armband, Anja sits down with Cathy Helin - Hall of Famer, former elite athlete, business owner, and founder of Bearcat Coaching - for a powerful conversation about confidence, leadership, and the courage to be authentically yourself.

Cathy shares her journey from growing up in a small Minnesota town to discovering her voice through basketball, overcoming adversity, and learning what it truly means to lead with integrity and heart. She and Anja reflect on their shared work with the University of Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball program and the importance of building trust, communication, and belief across an entire roster.

This episode dives into:

How adversity shapes confidence

Why every athlete needs to understand their role

The importance of connection and lifting others up

What it takes to build a unified, resilient team culture

Cathy’s mission to empower the next generation of female leaders

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or leader, Cathy’s insights will challenge, inspire, and stay with you long after you listen.