In this Spring Session, we sit down with Jalyn Mosley—former University of Iowa soccer player and host of The Jist Podcast—to talk about one of the hardest realities in sport: injury. Jalyn shares her personal journey through the physical and emotional challenges of repeated injuries that ultimately led to her medical retirement from college soccer. We explore what it means to have your identity tied to being an athlete, how to cope when that identity is shaken, and the resilience it takes to find new purpose beyond the game. This honest conversation is for anyone who's had to pivot when life didn’t go as planned—and especially for athletes navigating the tough transitions that aren't often talked about. 

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with former Rockette and Broadway dancer Sae La Chin to dive deep into the mental health challenges behind the spotlight. Sae La shares her inspiring story of growing up as an athlete with immigrant parents, overcoming the intense pressure of the professional dance industry, and navigating her personal journey with OCD. We discuss mental health in athletes and performers, resilience in high-pressure careers, and the search for identity and peace while striving for perfection. Don't miss this honest and motivational conversation about mental health, overcoming adversity, and thriving in the world of elite performance.

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In this episode, Haley Herdman is joined by Tal Sahar to discuss Tal's mindfulness journey and how it played a pivotal role in navigating the pressures of her Division I basketball career and her professional athletic journey. Tal shares valuable insights into how mindfulness practices helped her manage stress, enhance focus, and improve mental resilience on and off the court. The conversation explores how athletes can incorporate mindfulness into their routines to better handle challenges and stay grounded throughout their careers. Follow Tal on Instagram @tal.saharr and catch more from this episode on our Instagram @mtr.pod! 

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We're back and kicking off Spring Sessions of Mental Training Room by sharing some of our life updates with you all! In today's session you'll learn about our full-time jobs, how we are trying to navigate adulthood, and what we are doing to manage the lingering effects of being DI athletes (cough cough ADHD!!!!!!). We hope you enjoy listening as we work to close the gap from mentally unprepared to mentally elite! 

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Haley sits down with her former head coach from LMU, Aarika Hughes, to chat about the pressures student-athletes face, how coaches' awareness on mental health are changing, and some of Coach A's personal self-care techniques. 

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Juliana Friedman is a recent graduate from the University of Miami. Juli was a four year member of the Hurricanes Spirit squad. In this episode, she gives us an inside scoop on dance culture and its effect on her development as a young woman. She also shares with us  what it was like for her to be a Sunsations dancer! 

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Lisa Bonta Sumii is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She founded AthMindset to work specifically with Athlete's on their mental training and she is the Mental Health and Sports Performance Specialist for the Oakland Roots SC. In this episode, Lisa and Haley talk about what it is like to be a clinician for athletes as well as discussing a wide range of other mental health topics like grief and anxiety that affect athletes. To hear more from Lisa, stay tuned for our next episode! You can also follow her on Instagram @Lisa_bontasumii and @athmindset.io!

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In this episode, University of Maine swimmer, Isabelle Irani, opens up about the eating disorder she struggled with in high school. Although this was an extremely difficult time for her, she is able to speak about it now and reflect on important lessons she learned during this tough  time in her life.  Swimming at a very elite level now, Isabelle knows how to engage in appropriate self-care and monitor her mental health so that she can show up feeling her best. In addition to swim, Isabelle is a huge advocate for mental health within the University of Maine's athletic department. She started a chapter of Victoria Browne's Hidden Opponent on campus and was even able to recruit a student-athlete specific mental health counselor to support her peers. We are huge supporters of Isabelle and learned a lot from this episode; we hope you will too! 

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In this episode, Haley and Naomi sit down with NFL Draft Prospect and University of Wyoming alumni, JaKorey Hawkins. Hawkins  begins by inviting us into the formative years of his life, emphasizing how his childhood experiences shaped his attitude toward sports and the messaging he received around maintaining a healthy mindset. Central to the episode is the theme of perseverance; Hawkins shares how he stayed motivated through times of hardship. We hope you enjoy listening to this conversation and can take some helpful insight from it! Follow us on Instagram @mhtrpod and be sure to share this episode with your friends, family, teammate, coaches, or anyone else you think could benefit from it. 

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In this episode, we feature two very special guest, Kaylee Byon and Anthony Yu. Both of these athletes share their experience as an Asian American athlete, the struggles they have faced due to their race in sports, and how they are currently using their platforms to inspire younger generations and break the stereotypes placed on the AAPI community. 

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Anthony Yu @anthonyyu_ @rdf.world
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