Denting with Fer Andraez

Denting 039's guest is the great Skyler Magula. Skyler is a Cal pole vaulter who has experienced the lowest of lows & now the highest of highs throughout his collegiate career. From the worst season of his life to the best one yet, he shared with me the key takeaways he's learned along the way.

We talked about:

- The significance of having a north star, good competition, & training partners

- The impact of social media on motivation & performance in athletics

- Struggling with confidence through underperformance

- Separating his self-worth from his results

- The importance of relationships in finding joy again

... and so much more!

This episode was recorded in the Spring of 2023.

I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:

@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

IG @SkyMagu

Cover Art by Christian Gomez

Original Music by Tate Dolan

Denting 038's guest is the great Neveah DeSouza. Nev is a Cal gymnastics alum, where she distinguished herself through consistent performances & leadership. Having graduated in the spring of 2023, Nev shared her unique journey through gymnastics & her post-athletic career ambitions.

We talked about:

- The bad reputation gymnastics has gotten over the past years

- The impact of writing letters to her future self & how it shaped her goals & achievements

- The culture of gymnastics & its evolution regarding NIL

- The role faith plays in athletics

... and so much more!

This episode was recorded a year ago this spring.

I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:

@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

IG @Nevydx28

Cover Art by Christian Gomez

Original Music by Tate Dolan

Denting 037's guest is the great Jam Sheahan. Jam is a professional punter for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League & is former D1 football student-athlete that graduated from UC Berkeley in the spring of 2023.

This episode offers a deep dive into his mental health journey from dealing with anxiety in his childhood & depression through an identity crisis once he missed the Australian Football League's draft, to how he now became a leader in the space at Cal Athletics & beyond.

We talked about:

- Why he moved in with his girlfriend after only 2 months of dating

- The stigma around men’s mental health in college football

- The biggest lesson he's learned throughout his mental health journey

- How Andrew Huberman’s advice helped him avoid burnout

... and so much more!

This episode was recorded a year ago this spring.

I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info: @FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

IG @JamSheahan

Cover Art by Christian Gomez

Original Music by Tate Dolan

Denting 036's guest is my dear friend, Tate Dolan. He is a former D1 student-athlete that graduated from UC Berkeley in the spring of 2023. We were not only teammates on Cal's men's soccer team, but also happened to be housemates our senior year of college (which is very much so reflected in this conversation).

This episode offers a deep dive into the nuances of loneliness in modern society, the transformative power of education, and the pursuit of credibility through demonstrated expertise and commitment.

We talked about:

- the complex relationship between education and loneliness

- how specialized interests shaped by education can isolate us from those who do not share these passions - the difference between mere intelligence and true education

- the detrimental effects of social media on education and curiosity, emphasizing its role in reducing critical thinking and encouraging conformity

- the importance of continuous learning and community in mitigating loneliness, while also touching on the societal impact of our educational systems and how they can drive polarization.

... & so much more!

This episode was recorded a year ago on a Friday night as we enjoyed a bottle of wine with our conversation.

I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did!

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:

@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

Cover Art by Christian Gomez

Original Music by Tate Dolan

Nikhil Kumar is an American table tennis player that competed in Tokyo Olympics in 2021 & is currently studying computer science at UC Berkeley.

We talked about the harsh reality of the sacrifices that are made to reach the Olympics, revealed the truth behind a competitive mindset, the importance of enjoying the process, Tokyo 2021 & Paris 2024 Olympics, drug testing, NCAA & Pro table tennis, & so much more ...

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info: @FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

IG @nkumar_0101

Cover Art by Christian Gomez

Original Music by Tate Dolan

If you've ever wondered how you can place yourself in positions to "get lucky" ... George is your guy.

George Abunaw went from not being recruited to play D1 soccer & getting cut from the club team at Boston University, to graduating from BU as the varsity soccer captain & playing his last D1 soccer game for Cal vs. the #5 ranked team in the nation while studying at Berkeley Law. He currently studies at Harvard Law.

We talked about his crazy journey, life lessons along the way, & so much more ...

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:

@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

IG @gtabunaw

Cover Art by Christian Gomez

Original Music by Tate Dolan

This week we celebrate Angelina Anderson!

We Talked About

- The Negativity of Social Media Comparison

- Mental Health & Antidepressants

- Exploring Psychedelics

- How Studying Psychology Impacts Goalkeeping

- The Truth Behind Why She Stepped Away from the US National Team

- The Power of Being Vulnerable & Alone

- Getting Drafted to the NWSL

& so much more ...

Join us as we Navigate the Comparisons, Pressure, & Identity of a Profesional Athlete!

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:

@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

IG @AngelinaAnderson_

Cover Art by Christian Gomez

Original Music by Tate Dolan

This week we celebrate the great NIKOS DELAGRAMMATIKAS

Nikos is a former D1 Water Polo student-athlete who captained the 2021 Cal Golden Bears to their first NCAA Championship since 2016. But the journey to reaching the highest of highs included the lowest of lows for his water polo career as he dealt with adjusting to the culture as an international student from Greece, which led to both mental health and physical health related issues ...

We talked about:

- What it actually takes to win a National Championship

- Burning All the Boats as an International Student-Athlete

- The Importance of Team Bonding Outside of the Sport

- The Difference in Cultures & How to Make the Best of Them

- Leadership tips, lessons,

& advice & so much more …

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:

@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

IG @NiDelagrammatikas

Original Music by Tate Dolan

Cover Art by Christian Gomez

This week we celebrate the great ELISE BYUN!

Elise is a D1 Gymnast that has dealt with 2 ankle surgeries & 2 achilles surgeries … but that hasn’t stopped her from leaving her dent. She’s used her platform to make a difference within Cal’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the Pac-12 Conference’s Student-Athlete Leadership Team (SALT), & representing the entire Pac-12 student-athlete body at D1 SAAC.

We talked about:

- Handling Hard Better & the Obstacle Being the Way

- The Importance of Mental Health Advocacy

- Failing Both of Our Ways to Success

- How to be a Leader, Regardless of Your Role

- The Business Behind Collegiate Sports

& so much more …

TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE. IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE ARE IN NEED OF HELP, I ENCOURAGE YOU TO REACH OUT TO 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE.

Social Media Accounts & Contact Info:

@FerAndraez | https://linktr.ee/FerAndraez

IG @EliseByunn

Original Music by Tate Dolan

Cover Art by Christian Gomez