AMPLIFIED

Debunking the Grind Mentality and Reframing Perspective with Devante Dubose

Megan speaks with professional soccer player Devante Dubose about giving 110%, the grind mentality and how to look at life differently. Find Devante on Twitter  and Instagram @dubosslife. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

Body Image as an Athlete with Jordan Nixon

Megan speaks with Texas A&M point guard Jordan Nixon about anxiety and depression, body image and the mental toll of red shirting. Find Jordan on Twitter @ShakeJordan and on Instagram at @xinj.jnix. And check out her brand APRBLEM. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

The Beautiful Duality of the Immigrant Experience with Zito Madu

Megan speaks with freelance writer Zito Madu about what it was like to assimilate to American life when his family immigrated from Nigeria and why he chose writing over becoming a professional athlete or engineer. Find Zito on Twitter @_Zeets and on Instagram at @zeets7. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

Identity Outside of Football and Sports with Doug Middleton

Megan speaks with NFL free agent Doug Middleton about how he became passionate about mental health, stigmas around mental health in the Black community and the toll injuries take on athletes. An attempted suicide is discussed from 4:00-5:45. Find Doug on Twitter @21DM_ERA and on Instagram at @31dm_era. Learn more about Dream the Impossible here. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

Navigating the First-Generation Experience with Kavitha Davidson

Megan speaks with Kavitha Davidson, sports and culture writer at The Athletic, about her first-generation experience and how she manages anxiety and depression. This episode discusses sexual assault from 36:30-42:55 and from 45:00-45:50. An attempted suicide is discussed from 41:00-42:52. Find Kavitha on Twitter @KavithaDavidson. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

Starting Therapy and Setting Boundaries with Astasia Williams

Megan speaks with Astasia Williams, social media strategist at TOGETHXR, about perfectionism, the struggles of adjusting to a post-playing career and her experience with therapy. Find Astasia on Instagram @stasiaaaaw and on Twitter @AstasiaWill. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

Managing Pressures and Learning Self-Compassion with Bethany Balcer

Megan speaks with Bethany Balcer, the 2019 NWSL Rookie of the Year and forward for the OL Reign . Bethany talks about the pressure she feels to live up to expectations, how she manages negative self talk and the importance of faith. Find Bethany on Instagram and  Twitter @bethanybalcer. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

Finding Purpose and Vulnerability for Men with Dior Ginyard

Megan speaks with Dior Ginyard, who recently moved to Dapper Sports after a seven year stint with the NFLPA. Dior and Megan discuss identity and purpose, managing difficult thoughts, and why it's important for Black men to be vulnerable about mental health. This conversation mentions suicidal thoughts between 17:20 and 21:27. Find Dior on  Twitter @diorginyard. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

Social Media Anxiety and Perfectionism with Camille Buxeda

Megan speaks with Camille Buxeda, the director of WSLAM, about perfectionism, social media anxiety and wanting to assimilate when you feel different. Find Camille on Twitter @camillebuxeda. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

Mental Health for Athletes and On-Air Talent with Jenny Chiu

Megan speaks with Jenny Chiu, sideline reporter for CBS Sports and Chelsea FC, about anxiety, reframing thought patterns and why perfection shouldn't be the goal. Find Jenny on Instagram and Twitter @jennyachiu. Find Megan on Instagram and Twitter @megreyes_. For more on Megan Reyes check out her website.

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