Mental illness is real. Mental health is something everyone is entitled to and deserves. Bell Let's Talk Day is an important reminder and movement to end the stigma around mental illness and encourages everyone to talk about it—today and every day. We know women in sports face their own challenges with mental health, so we've put together a compilation of mental health stories and advice from our community of women in sports.

This is the story of vulnerability, re-defining yourself and empowerment that we all need to hear. Katie Caldwell opens her soul to us as she shares her journey of following her dreams and going back to school to work in sports at 26 years old and being diagnosed with cancer shortly after. Katie shares her journey and important advice on taking care of your mental health, sharing your voice online, finding your community and how more women in sports can empower each other.

This is the story of vulnerability, re-defining yourself and empowerment that we all need to hear. Katie Caldwell opens her soul to us as she shares her journey of following her dreams and going back to school to work in sports at 26 years old and being diagnosed with cancer shortly after. Katie shares her journey and important advice on taking care of your mental health, sharing your voice online, finding your community and how more women in sports can empower each other.

When's the last time you thanked your body for what it does for you rather than picking apart the things you don't like about it? In this week's episode, Paige and Kyla talk about struggling with body image, appreciating your body, especially as an athlete, and why it's important that female athletes know they don't have to choose between being feminine and athletic—you can be both.

Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone and learn a new sport? At 24 years old, Ali Stead learned to play hockey. She'd never even skated before. In this episode, Ali shares inspiration and crucial advice for anyone wanting to take up a new sport. We promise you'll want to get out of your comfort zone after listening to this one!

All athletes — from elite, to young girls, to rec league players — need to listen to this episode! In Part 2 of Kiera Lyons' interview, we talk about how sports create more female leaders, using your voice on social media, bettering your mindset, thriving through injuries and so much more. Hit play and prepare to level up yourself and your game!

How can we encourage girls to dream bigger in sports? How can you channel your nerves, even if you have stage fright? How do sports, the team role you play, and failure make you a better person? University of Saskatchewan basketball alumni, sports media professional, and personal trainer Kiera Lyons has the answers on our very first guest episode. Kiera dropped so much wisdom we had to split her interview into two parts—Part 2 comes out next week!

How did a shy girl find her voice for sports broadcasting and inspiring future generations of girls in sports? her Soul Shot's Director of Storytelling and Empowerment, Paige Martin shares herStory of discovering her passion, gaining confidence, and making an impact through sports. With plenty of advice and wise words, this episode is a must-listen for girls and women working (or wanting to work) in the sports industry.

Who is the founder of her Soul Shot? Kyla Lane shares her story of loss at an early age, struggling with fitting in because of her love for sports, discovering her identity through sports, and what she's learned through it all. Kyla explains the uncommon path to creating her Soul Shot and provides key advice for girls and women to live their soul's truth through sports with plenty of laughs with co-host Paige Martin in between.

Hey, girl! In the very first episode of the her Soul Shot podcast you'll meet your new friends, Kyla and Paige, learn more about what her Soul Shot is, and discover how the hSS podcast can help inspire, empower, and teach you to live your dreams in and through sports. Let's start empowering the heck out of each other.