Join hosts Big Ang and Melissa as they dive deep into a thought-provoking conversation about the state of mental health and inclusion in collegiate sports. This episode features special guests Teresa Mathews, Associate Head Field Hockey Coach of Lehigh University, and Sarah Ross, Senior Women's Administrator at East Stroudsburg University.

Teresa and Sarah bring their wealth of passion and experience to the table as they explore various topics, shedding light on the pressing issues surrounding coach and player relationships, inclusion, safety, and empathy in sports. Learn about some of the resources available to student-athletes to support their mental health and the crucial role coaches and administrators play in creating diverse and inclusive spaces for athletes. This episode is a powerful testament to the importance of prioritizing mental well-being, and the strides being made toward a more inclusive and supportive athletic environment.

Join Mickey Bernier as he shares his unique perspective on mindset and personal growth. Discover the power of having a double vision mindset: the lens you see through for physical and mental health to be the best version of yourself. From the influence of his upbringing to his unwavering focus on family, Mickey dives deep into what makes him who he is today. Join host Ang as they engage in a heartfelt conversation filled with love, humor, and valuable insights for achieving your own life goals.

How can we, especially as women in this position, teach, mentor, and lead in a different way and create spaces of goodness out there? Listen to this powerful conversation as Big Ang sits down with Ginny Boggess, head women's basketball coach at Monmouth University, and Laura Forbes, her long-time friend and current head women's basketball coach at Monmouth Regional High School.

Hear how they approach and define mental health, mindset, and mentality. Learn some of the cornerstones of the Monmouth University team culture like the mantras "out team the other team" and the acronym "WIN," which stands for what's important now. When you react to a situation, are you complaining, blaming, or getting defensive?

Laura talks about the recruiting experience and what coaches look for-and it's definitely not performance and stats alone. As a high school coach and teacher, she shares the importance of showing up with consistency in your mentality day in and day out and being a steady constant in her players' lives. Learn what highs and lows Fridays are and the impact this small tradition has had.

"If you can rewrite your story and you take your mentality seriously, you can do anything you want in this world." - Big Ang.

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