Mental Training Room

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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On this special episode, Elise Garcia (@Elisegarcia_13)  opens up about her time as a swimmer at the University of California Berkley. Elise speaks on  the struggles she faced with her coach and how the affected her mental health. There is so much power in being vulnerable and we are so grateful Elise took the time to sit down with us and tell her story. To all student-athletes, we see you, we hear you, and never forget: you matter. 

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Dr. Theo Burnes is a licensed psychologist, LPCC, and one of Haley's grad school professors at USC! In this episode, Dr. Burnes sat down with us to discuss resiliency, growth mindset, and grit. Throughout our conversation we de-bunk some myths about these three concepts while Haley and Naomi also share some personal struggles they face trying to be resilient student athletes. This episode is very educational and reflective. Perfect for any athlete, parents, and/or coach! 
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This is an emotional and authentic solo episode with host, Haley Herdman. In this episode, Haley shares updates about life after hanging up her jersey. "It is not as glamorous as I thought it would be", Haley says. Listen to hear more about the anxious thoughts and major transitions she has been facing as she tries to navigate life without her athlete identity. This is a must listen for athletes who's collegiate career is coming to an end soon, or any athlete truthfully, because this will all be us one day...

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Nikki Kett is a former Division I swim coach and current athlete life and mindset coach who works with ambitious, athlete minded women to create success and fulfillment in their individual lives. 
In this episode, Nikki touches on her transition out of coaching college athletics and the struggles female athletes face within sports and life after sports, her perspective on how the patriarchy sucks us in and invalidates a lot of female's experiences within sports, and how to manage toxic coaching.
 
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Da Rulk is a Certified strength and condition specialist. He is also a functional training expert who has taught his Raw Functional Training (RFT) method to military and first responders, Olympic gold medalists, MMA fighters, and pro athletes, along with the famous actor, Chris Hemsworth. In this episode, Da Rulk talks about the benefits of RFT, how it helps with the mental side of sports, his three keys to staying motivated, and how he sees trauma effecting his athletes. This episode includes a lot of information that can help athletes in their sport strengthen their mental game and find an even bigger purpose in life. 

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Taylor Hall is a basketball player at Biola University. She has over 10,000 followers on Instagram and has used her platform to advocate for mental health while also giving people an inside scoop of what it’s like to be a student athlete. Recently, Taylor published her story through a platform called Hope for Athletes. On this episode, we gaveTaylor the space to talk about her experience and give more people the opportunity to hear her story. Listen to find out more about Taylor's struggles as she endured two ACL injuries and body dysmorphia.  

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Dani Iwami (@daniiwami) is a former collegiate basketball player who suffered three season ending injuries throughout her career at Hawaii Pacific University and Western Washington University. As she navigated her way through the injury/recovery process, she found a new love for art. Dani is now a successful ceramicist (@danikawaiistudios) who gained a large following through Tik Tok. In this episode, Dani, Haley, and Naomi talk about the struggles they individually faced in college with coaches, self-discipline, and trying to find new passions in their post-athlete lives. This episode is authentic and relatable for any athlete. 

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