Jill Schulman is a former U.S. Marine Corps Officer, leadership development expert and founder of Breakthrough Leadership Group. She also has a master’s in Applied Positive Psychology. Jill has dedicated her career to studying the science of bravery, resilience, and peak performance, drawing on disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science. Her work merges the academic rigor of research with practical tools that help individuals and teams increase their performance, resilience and well-being. Her upcoming book, The Bravery Effect is the culmination of years of exploration, offering evidence-based strategies for increasing bravery by developing a courageous mindset, taking bold actions, and building brave relationships. In short, Jill helps people do hard things—and loves it!

@jillschulman, www.jillschulman.com

Sierra Enge is a professional soccer player for Racing Strasbourg in France. She started her career in the US, playing for the San Diego Wave in the NWSL. She received her BA and MA from Stanford University ('22) where she was a five-year member and captain of the soccer team which won a National Championship in 2019 and 3 Pac-12 titles. Sierra was named the 2022 Pac-12 Scholar Athlete of the year. 

In addition to her soccer career, Sierra is a mentor for Female Footballers and Athletes Better Together as well as an advocate for mental health. She works with Athletes for Hope and Katie's Save to increase conversations around mental health and wellness. Her passion and lived experiences have led Sierra to creating communities and spaces where people feel comfortable talking about the challenges and struggles, they are facing.

@sierraenge, @femfootballers, @athletesbettertogether

Miles is a former student-athlete (Elon FB 2X team captain)turned award-winning educator and school principal. After nearly a decade leading in classrooms and communities, Miles now focuses on storytelling, mental health advocacy, and building platforms that center love, equity, and wellness. Known for his powerful voice on identity, transition, and healing, he brings lived experience and deep empathy to every conversation. Whether it’s in schools or on sidelines, Miles is all about helping people show up whole.

His passion and purpose come from lived personal experiences and the mindset to develop a true understanding on how to define and implement the concepts that he teaches. Miles shares the importance of communication through listening and empathy which creates a community that inspires and allows us to feel like the wealthiest people in the world.

@themileswill

Allisen Corpus was introduced to the game of golf at the age 4 by her father and older brother. She played through a few junior circuits and ultimately went to USC where she became a 2X NCAA All-American. In 2021, she turned pro and has earned several top 10 finishes on the LPGA tour.

Allisen shares the importance of making sure that no one shot defines her by reinforcing the mindset that, “The most important shot is the next one.” By focusing on her pre-shot routine she is able to relax into her shots and make sure she is comfortable in the most difficult situations. Despite some injuries, she has trusted in her process, reminded herself that everything happens for a reason and had faith that golf will come around again when she is ready.

Her support system and approach to her sport have allowed her to experience meaningful opportunities, see iconic places and live so many “pinch me” moments on and off the course.

@allysoncorpuz

Jackson Heidesch is a sophomore on the Duke Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Hailing from Iowa, Jackson first made national headlines by winning the NXR Heartland Regional in 2022, earning the nickname “The King of Iowa” from The Running Effect. His momentum carried into a historic 2023 season: he won the mile at New Balance Indoor Nationals, shattered the coveted 4-minute mile barrier at the HOKA Festival of Miles, and captured victory at the prestigious Brooks PR Invitational.

Following his historic senior year, Jackson has faced a series of injuries that sidelined him for much of his freshman and sophomore seasons at Duke. The physical setbacks were compounded by mental health challenges, as he battled depression that turned training into dread and everyday life into a struggle. Through it all, Jackson discovered a deeper resilience, sharing openly about his experiences with therapy, medication, and the slow, patient process of rebuilding his love for running.

Now redshirted and healthier, Jackson has embraced a broader mission: to speak out on the importance of mental health in athletics. Whether competing at the highest level or advocating for mental health awareness, Jackson Heidesch is committed to making a lasting impact both on and off the track. His journey is one of resilience, community, and a relentless belief in moving forward—no matter how difficult the path may be.

@jacksonheidesch, @duketfxc

In the Rodger’s household, Dona and Kurt discussed everything they could ever imagine their children would encounter. Nothing was too uncomfortable to talk about including alcohol, drugs, sex, etc. However, the one subject they never discussed was mental health, not because they avoided it but because it never came up. They were fortunate to have a close loving family, and their kids were safe, supported, loved and most importantly, happy.

Their daughter Morgan was a bright student, a talented athlete, a gifted artist, a lover of music and dancing and a loyal friend. She achieved her dream to play lacrosse at Duke University. In January 2017, just before her sophomore season, she experienced a devastating knee injury along with other stressors but feelings of isolation and being misunderstood along with the stigma of reaching out for help prevented her from getting the help and support she deserved. Morgan Rodgers died by suicide July 11, 2019, at the age of 22.

In the wake of this tragedy, her friends and family have created something so meaningful and powerful. What was supposed to just be podcast to share stories has turned into an internationally recognized nonprofit called Morgans Message that is impacting thousands of student athletes. While the organization has grown beyond anything imaginable, the message is simple: You are not alone, there is always someone in your corner. 

In this episode Morgan’s mother Dona shares her passion, her purpose and her unwavering pride for her daughter, her love of her family, her gratitude for daughter’s friends and her respect for the athletes who have chosen to take a shot at mental health.

@morgansmessage

WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material including comments about suicide that may be triggering to some listeners. If you are struggling with thoughts of self harm, please contact a mental health professional or dial 988. 

Kylie Ohlmiller is a true legend in the sport of Lacrosse. Her accomplishments include 2X Tewaaraton Finalist, 4X NCAA All-American, 2022 Team USA Gold Medalist and Professional lacrosse player with the NY Charging. She is also the Founder of KO17 Lacrosse, Owner KO17 Lacrosse App and Co-Founder of TBD Lacrosse.

However, what is most impressive is her journey through two devastating knee injuries, surgeries and rehabs within a two-year period. During a time when women’s lacrosse was gaining massive notoriety and exposure, she was asking herself, “why now, why me, why is this happening?” Because she had already developed and was actively training her mindset pre-injury, she was able to dedicate more time to her process. Instead of just trusting that things happened for a reason, Kylie went further to find the reasons creating a challenge that inspired her competitive spirit.

Not only did she return to her sport, but she also scored the first ever goal in the history of the WLL Champs Series! While others celebrated her record, she is celebrating the wins along the way including her relationship with the game that has introduced lifelong friends, her fiancé, travel around the world and the ability to inspire young girls to grow the game she loves. For Kylie Ohlmiller, her new definition is success is so simple: suiting up, catching, shooting and running up and down the field!

@kylieohlmiller17, @ko17lacrosse

Madison Doucette is a 2x World Champion with Team USA and a current pro lacrosse player for the New York Charging. She recently set a record in sixes lacrosse for the most saves made in a championship series game and holds the saves per game record at both Northwestern and Johns Hopkins, where she played collegiately.

However, her first love was hockey, and her father was her coach. While her dad expected a lot from all his players, he made sure he was composed, consistent and always checked in. As such, Madison never dreaded the ride home and embodies many of her father’s traits in own athletic career.

Even though she is the player to represent the US in all three disciplines of lacrosse, which demands variability, she created a process that she can replicate and a mindset that allows her to believe that “the only thing going in the net is her.” As a currently student manager, she has combined her father’s coaching style with her experience as a player to take the perspective and approach of consistency, transparence and gratitude. As she plainly states, “I am just here for the vibes!”

@_madisondoucette

Not only did Colleen Magarity grow up playing multiple sports, but she also excelled in them. In fact, she was specifically told by her Team USA lacrosse coach that she, “will make the team because she played basketball.” Given her diversity in athletics, she  was rarely hurt, had better situational awareness than others and could play both offense and defense. She was ultimately inducted into Germantown Academy  Hall of fame Inductee for Soccer, Basketball, and Lacrosse.  More importantly, learning how to play on different teams serving different roles allowed her the mental toughness to adapt to various challenges within the college game.

At Northwestern University, she incorporated mental skills training into her physical training setting her up to win 3 National Championships, become an All-American, NCAA All-Tournament and serve as captain for the 2011 team.

Colleen is now the director girl's HHH lacrosse club, and the head coach of Penn Charter's girl's lacrosse team where she has taken them from not ranked to a nationally top ranked High School Program. She also serves as Head Coach of the WLL New York Charging. Her ability to connect with her players personally, keep her all-stars humble and use mental training to help them adapt to challenges has earned her the respect of all players youth, collegiate and professional.

She doesn’t just preach true mental toughness, she lives it!

@cmagarkelly, @hhhphillygirls, @limitlessphilly_ksp

Like many elite athletes, Kate Daley grew up playing multiple sports and only considered indoor track in high school as it provided social opportunities and allowed her to “get her homework done between events!” However, once she realized the ability to consistently improve, break new barriers and feel a sense of accomplishment, she caught the “running bug.” As her career evolved, she needed to shift her mindset around success but also health and nutrition.

As a retired collegiate distance runner, registered dietician and mental health therapist, Kate has combined her own athletic experiences, educational background and personal struggles with an eating disorder to treat athletes struggling with eating disorders. She also continues to study weight stigma, trauma, and disordered eating in marginalized populations.

She is passionate about taking a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to sport psychology and nutrition as well as instilling hope that recovery is always possible.

@katedaleynutrition, @athlete_edge_at_edcare