A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Riley Ford joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays. 

In the tenth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Bri Laidman. Laidman is a native of Cumming, Georgia, and a women's tennis team member at Piedmont University. This episode discusses coming out as an athlete and her struggle from her first year at Piedmont. We also discuss choosing a college and what it's like having a male coach. 

In this episode of Is the Grass Greener Podcast, freshman soccer player Tanner Beam walks us through his crazy journey with soccer and shares some intense competitive edge. For a fun conversation and some never before insight to turf and grass from a loud extrovert like myself, enjoy this episode! 

In the ninth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Haylee Dornan. Dornan is a native of Cumming, Georgia, and a women's soccer team member at Piedmont University. This episode discusses coming out as an athlete and mental health. We also discuss how it feels to be coached by a male coach. 

In this episode of Is The Grass Greener podcast, running fanatic and record breaker Jaycie Ponce tells listeners how surface affects her leisurely jogs, and her most intense cross country races. Growing up playing softball, turf and grass was no new discussion for Jaycie. Running is harder than you think, I can guarantee you. Hear her stories and learn a thing or two with me in this episode!

On the ninth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, Chris Donsereaux sat down with Sophomore business management major Isaac Harrington. In the episode, Harrington mentioned that he was raised in the North and ultimately came clean about why he came from Illinois to Georgia for college. Harrington had an outstanding freshman season for the Piedmont lacrosse team and told listeners that it was because he felt good about the guys he played with every day and that the school felt like one big family.

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Megan Steinmeyer joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays. 

In Episode 11 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on a buddy who is a former college football player and a graduate of Fort Valley State University. Justin "PHEW" Harris played college football for Fort Valley State (a historically black college and university) after transferring from Georgia Southern (a PWI, which is a preferred white institution). They'll be discussing the influences of campus culture on its sports fans, as well as the impact a crowd has on how players perform athletically. So pull out your championship ring and get ready to join in on the Fandomonium!

Episode 12 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Whitney Darsey, a sophomore and member of the track team at Piedmont University. 

In this episode, they'll discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and how it caused issues for student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom. 

You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Episode 11 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Abbey Grace Venham, a senior and women's tennis player at Piedmont University. 

In this episode, they'll discuss support systems and how they are helpful and sometimes harmful to student-athletes. 

You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!