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Show Notes

• Balance isn't necessarily 50/50.
• We have to stop confusing hours worked with commitment.
• Use the strategic no.
• Don't ask employers if they support balance—ask open ended questions that make them show you.
• A sustainable career should be the goal.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

NATA Position Statement: Facilitating Work-Life Balance in Athletic Training Practice Settings

https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/2025-07/facilitating_work-life_balance_in_athletic_training_practice_settings.pdf

Boundaries; When to say yes and How to say no to take control of your life

https://www.drcloud.com/books/boundaries

Note: We are not affiliated with the authors or publisher and receive no compensation or commission from purchases. This resource is shared for educational purposes only.

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Thank you for joining current second year students Payton and Lilly with their conversation about myths and misconceptions in the field of Athletic Training.

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In this episode, Lily and Payton talk to new UNO faculty member Dr. Kumiko Hashida about the recent article published by ESPN. Kumiko discusses several different aspects of CTE and what we know and don't know about this neurodegenerative disease.

Link to ESPN article - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49721156/study-shows-least-25-nfl-players-develop-cte

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In this episode, we introduce you to Payton Monroe and Lily Bogard. These two will be taking over our hosting duties for the coming academic year! They have some great episodes planned for the coming year.

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In this episode, Mitchell and Shaye visit with Sam about the popular topic of sport specialization and preventing injuries in youth athletes.

Link to article - https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/prevention_of_pediatric_overuse_injuries.pdf

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In this episode, Mitchell visits with Cassidy Brannon (UNO MA '22) and discusses skin diseases particularly in high school sports.

Link to article - https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/skin_diseases.pdf

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In this episode, Mitchell and Shaye visit with Sarah and talk about the topic of Ethics in Sports Medicine.

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In this episode, Shannon, Sarah, Shaye and Mitchell discussion the NATA Position Statement related to disordered eating.

Link to the article - https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/preventing_detecting_and_managing_disordered_eating_in_athletes.pdf

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In this episode, Mitchell, Shaye, Tristan and Sam talk about dietary supplements related to athletic competition.

Link to the position statement - https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/evaluation_of_dietary_supplements_for_performance_nutrition.pdf

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In this episode, Sam, Shannon, Shaye and Mitchell review the NATA Position Statement on Emergency Action Plans.

Link to the article - https://www.nata.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/emergency_action_plan_development.pdf