In this episode, Kat sits down with Camryn Whipple, a recent graduate of Slippery Rock University and former lacrosse player, to explore her athletic journey and her growing awareness of mental health. Camryn shares her early experiences in sports, from her first love of soccer to her spontaneous decision to try lacrosse in elementary school, and why she ultimately chose to pursue lacrosse in high school, leaving soccer and basketball behind. She opens up about the impact of COVID-19 on her senior year of high school and freshman year of college, and how the pandemic influenced her mental health. We also dive into her collegiate team’s open culture around mental health and how she’s now focusing on new passions as she transitions away from competitive athletics.

In this episode, we discuss:

Camryn’s journey from soccer to lacrosse and the decision to focus on lacrosse

The recruiting process and why she chose Slippery Rock

The impact of COVID-19 on her athletic and mental health during her transition to college

How her college team created a supportive environment for mental health discussions

Her ongoing transition out of athletics and how she's utilizing her passion for other things

Accepting that the emotions she’s feeling during her transition out of collegiate athletics are normal and how she's embracing the change

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