Make Mental

Make Mental

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Make Mental episodes

  • S3 E9 Zoe Hightower "Redirection and Reflection

    March 5, 2024: Zoe Hightower shares with us her experience with mental health. After an uncomfortable experience with collegiate

    athletics, Zoe decided to get honest about her performance-based anxiety. She opens up about her mental struggles, how she manages life post athletics, and how she now looks at her experience through the lense of growth.


    Zoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoehightowerrr/

    Make Mental Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makemental/

    Heal Together Initiative T-Shirt Order Form (closes March 10, 2024): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8SCDsNf3UHAV-Z3sr1jZLXqIcQWcT7vZ5y0-zX2Hrmkk1Jg/viewform

    1 hr
  • S3 E8 Brynn Wopperer "Nature Is My Happy Place"

    February 26, 2024: Brynn Wopperer, a traveling nurse and nurse who travels opens up about her experiences with mental health. As a former Division III NCAA Women's Ice Hockey National Champion, Brynn is no stranger to the intensity it takes to be a driven individual. She learned a lot about herself during her senior year in college as she navigated her personal life. Through her love of travel and her passion for helping others, Brynn is finding a way to make sense of her purpose in life.

    1 hr 18 min
  • S3 E7 Will Baggett: "Enjoy The Reason For The Season"

    January 19, 2024: Will Baggett joins the podcast to discuss the importance of being where your feet are. In 2020, Will's life flipped on its head: he lost his job and apartment and had to move back in with his parents for a few months. Taking a lot from that experience, Will now finds himself at number 42 on the Top 100 Speakers to Watch List of 2024. He has aided the President of the United States, worked for the College Football Playoff, and is chasing his dreams by getting his Real Estate license and owning Monetize Your Message.

    Heal Together Initiative T-Shirt Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8SCDsNf3UHAV-Z3sr1jZLXqIcQWcT7vZ5y0-zX2Hrmkk1Jg/viewform
    Will IG: https: //www.instagram.com/onebaggtalk/
    Make Mental IG: https://www.instagram.com/makemental/
    Almanac of Naval Ravikant: https://www.navalmanack.com/

    1 hr 7 min
  • S3 E6 Steve Cary: "A Lifelong Coach"

    February 12, 2024: Steve Cary, a lifelong coach, mentor, teacher, and father brings his wisdom to the podcast. As an experienced Semi-Professional soccer and tennis athlete and former Division I player at Syracuse Univerity - combined with decades of coaching, teaching, and mentoring, Cary has a unique persecptive on life.

    Although religion has been a major part of Cary's life, he is particularly compelled by the community he finds himself in now, The Intentional Fathers.

    The “Intentional Fathers” group is a community of Christian dads who are stubbornly committed, and in loyal relationships with one another, as they seek to become increasingly conformed to Jesus and the deliberate formation of our sons and daughters.

    * This group was originally inspired by Jon Tyson's book, The Intentional Father


    For more information on the Intentional Fathers, please reach out to Steve directly at [email protected]

    (Let him know you're from the Make Mental Community)

    1 hr 2 min
  • S3 E5 Amanda Dahlman: "It's Okay to Step Away"

    February 5, 2024: Amanda Dahlman, the founder of Hope For Athletes, shares her story about mental health, reminding us that taking care of ourselves is not selfish. Through her struggles, she has become stronger and more resilient. Hope For Athletes provides a safe space for athletes to share their stories, inspiring them to heal together. By purchasing a product through the "Heal Together" Initiative in the link below, you can support this cause and help raise awareness for student-athlete mental health. 33% of the total profits will be donated to The Hidden Opponent, an accredited non-profit and advocacy group that raises awareness for student-athlete mental health and addresses the stigma within sports culture. Make Mental and Hope For Athletes will continue to lead the way in the mental health space through storytelling, community, faith, and hope. Follow them on Instagram to learn more.


    Heal Together Initiative Pre-Order T-Shirt Link (Ends 3/10/24):

    https://forms.gle/AZuki2mNdb5fvsM58

    IG Hope For Athletes: https://www.instagram.com/hopeforathletes/?hl=en

    IG Make Mental: https://www.instagram.com/makemental/

    IG The Hidden Opponent: https://www.instagram.com/thehiddenopponent/

    1 hr 15 min
  • S3 E4 Tamica Smith Jones: "An Illustration of Hope"

    January 29, 2024: Tamica Smith Jones sits down with host Caleb Munski to discuss her outlook on multiple mental health struggles. From grounding techniques to other intentional meditations, Tamica reminds us that it is okay to take time for ourselves. In the fast-paced world of college athletics, Tamica demonstrates how she balances her work life and her role as a mother.

    56 min
  • S3 E3 Jeff Knauss: "The Pragmatic Optimist"

    January 22, 2024: Jeff Knauss, former Oswego State Alumni and Owner of several successful businesses such as XOTaco, HiddenFish, Profound, and formerly DigitalHyve, Jeff joins the podcast to share his insight on what it takes to be happy and successful.

    From a young age, Jeff understood that how we use our time directly makes up the outcomes of our lives. Through loosely practiced Stoic ideals, Jeff has been able to establish himself as one of New York's most humble, yet successful businessmen and continues to push his limits and live the life of what he describes as a "Pragmatic Optimist".


    Merch Site: https://457d1a-3.myshopify.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makementalpod/

    Jeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffknauss/

    57 min
  • S3 E2 Olivia Bray: "It Is Brave to Ask for Help"

    January 15, 2024: This week's guest is University of Texas swimmer Olivia Bray. Olivia opens up about her eating disorder that led her to an inpatient program. Throughout her life, Olivia has found strength in sharing; her bravery has led to life-changing experiences in and out of the pool. As an Olympic hopeful, she continues to chase mental and physical progress. Join us in the conversation and thank you, Olivia, for your vulnerability.

    58 min
  • S3 E1 Slater Bushen: "I Only Surround Myself with Winners"

    January 8, 2024: Today we introduce Slater Bushen, Make Mental super-fan and close friend, to the scene. Slater has lots of life experience at a young age and hopes to share his wisdom with the podcast. Slater teaches us how to slow down, enjoy life, be more mentally conscious, and still live a full, happy life. Be sure to let us know if you spend time "thinking about your thoughts."


    Link to Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makementalpod/

    Link to Shopify - https://457d1a-3.myshopify.com/

    Link to YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@makementalpod

    1 hr 2 min
  • Bonus Episode : "The Thoughts of A Successful Coach" with Jason Leone

    December 18, 2023:

    In this episode, we talked with the head coach of the nationally ranked 4th Oswego State Lakers Men's Basketball program. Coach Leone provides great insight into how he can be there for himself and his players.


    By putting in the work where the team can visibly notice, Leone practices servant leadership; his team knows he experiences the highs and lows of the season with them, and in return, gives them all just as he does.


    Tune in for the FIRST EVER Make Mental Bonus episode and listen to one of the most winning coaches in all of Division III athletics.

    36 min

About Make Mental

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Welcome to Make Mental: the podcast where storytelling meets healing❤️‍🩹🗣️