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Drew Robinson: My Story of Surviving

September 07, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Every time someone shares their authentic story of mental health struggle, the stigma is reduced. This is particularly the case when athletes use their platform to share the importance of tending to mental health. This is the commitment that Drew Robinson has made, and the San Francisco Giants have helped him make this his new-found career as a mental health advocate. Drew has an amazing story and he shares his struggles and triumphs on this episode of Unit3d.

Drew Robinson: My Story of Surviving

September 07, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Every time someone shares their authentic story of mental health struggle, the stigma is reduced. This is particularly the case when athletes use their platform to share the importance of tending to mental health. This is the commitment that Drew Robinson has made, and the San Francisco Giants have helped him make this his new-found career as a mental health advocate. Drew has an amazing story and he shares his struggles and triumphs on this episode of Unit3d.

Mental Health: The Coach Perspective

August 31, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

So much of the stigma that surrounds mental illness stems from a fear of what others think. Athletes tend to care a great deal about what their coaches think of them and at times can lead to a hiding of mental health struggles, fearing that coaches will see them as mentally weak if they are struggling or as for help. These two SEC head coaches share on Unit3d their perspective of how taking care of your mental health and reaching out to talk to someone improves your life and also your perfor...

So F'ing Perfect

August 24, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Athletes are driven to succeed and wanting to improve and be the best we can be is admirable. However, there are times when the mindset of being the best can be unhealthy, particularly when that mindset is one of perfectionism. Although we all know “nobody is perfect,” being haunted by mistakes, fears of losing, and feelings that nothing is ever good enough not only robs one of the joy but also interferes with performance. Dr. Riley Nickols talks about the perfectionistic mindset and ways...

Fluent in Athena

August 17, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

One benefit of being an athlete is becoming part of a community where you can find support and comradery. In their lives after athletics, it can be difficult for athletes to find this support and connection elsewhere. Two former collegiate soccer players, Lucy Pater and Sydney Eddy, have a mission of creating a community of women that support and empower each other. Their podcast, Athena Speaks, addresses issues that women face with the hope that women who listen would feel validated and ...

Sunny Days with Lexi Sun

August 10, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

With Name Image Likeness (NIL) rules changing opportunities for many athletes, Lexi Sun has made a decision. As mental health support has been important to her throughout her collegiate volleyball career, she has decided to donate any proceeds from her NIL to an organization supporting mental health. Hilinski’s Hope is that organization. Lexi talks about why mental health is important to her and her game in this episode of Unit3d.

ReUnit3d: Play Free Live Free: Shannon Boxx

August 03, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Unit3d is going on a brief vacation so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes! Josie Nicholson has chosen this episode from March 2021 as her favorite to share again as a "ReUnit3d." NCAA champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time FIFA Women’s World Cup medalist (two bronze, one silver, and one gold), mother of two, and now business woman as part owner of the new Angel City FC NWSL team, Shannon Boxx is an absolute legend. What is even more inspirational is the resilien...

ReUnit3d: From Stressful Sleep to Restful Sleep

July 27, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Unit3d is going on a brief vacation so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes! Graham Doty has chosen this episode from April 2020 as his favorite to share again as a "Re-Unit3d". It’s very common right now to be struggling with sleep. So many have been thrown out of routine, sent home to a different time zone, and the daily demands of the current situation are very different. Dr. Michael Grandner, Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, dis...

ReUnit3d:Therapy 101: Chickens and Fish

July 20, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Jackson Howard has chosen this episode from July 2020 as his favorite to share again as a "Re-Unit3d". It is becoming much more common to hear that its OK to not be OK and at the end of every Unit3d episode I encourage listeners to reach out to a licensed mental health professional. But how does one go about getting help? What happens in therapy? What should I say? How does it work? For those whom have never before seen a counselor therapy can be shrouded in mystery. From when you may want t...

ReUnit3d:Behind Happy Faces

July 13, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

Unit3d is going on a brief vacation so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes. Christine Lombardi's has chosen this episode from July 2020 as her favorite to share again as a "ReUnit3d". Awareness is not enough when it comes to mental health; we need education in order to reduce stigma and for more people to reach out for help. Ross Szabo has a powerful personal story that has fueled his mission to create resources to help people understand their own mental health. A pioneer, award...

Re-Unit3d: Who Dat Say They Gonna Eradicate Stigma: Zach Wood

July 06, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Unit3d is going on a brief vacation so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes! Ryan Hilinski has chosen this episode from March 2021 as his favorite to share again as a "Re-Unit3d." As a professional football player (for the New Orleans Saints), long snapper Zach Wood knows about pressure and high performance. In this episode, Woods talks about the struggles that come from the pressure of the game and the importance of tools such as positive self-talk, meditation, journaling and m...

ReUnit3d: The Hidden Opponent

June 29, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Unit3d is going on a brief vacation so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes! Kelly Hilinski has chosen this episode from November 2020 as his favorite to share again as a "re-United." Victoria Garrick played volleyball at then ranked #1 USC and worked her way from walk-on to starter. As with many successful athletes, she appeared to have it all together and had everything to feel happy about, but as we know, things are not always as they seem on the surface and Victoria was fight...

ReUnit3d: Internal Revolution

June 22, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Unit3d is going on a brief vacation so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes! Mark Hilinski has chosen this episode from August 2020 as his favorite to share again as a "re-Unit3d." Knowing who you are and what you value elevates your performance and as a high-performance psychologist working with the Seattle Seahawks for the past eight years as well as some of our country’s most elite athletes, Dr. Michael Gervais has seen this play out. We live in a doing-based world, especially...

ReUnit3d: Quarterback Conversations

June 15, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

UNIT3D is going on a brief vacation so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes! Kym Hilinski has chosen this episode from May 2020 as her favorite to share again as a “re-United.” This episode features two amazing men sharing their stories of resilience and love. They both happen to be quarterbacks at SEC schools, but it’s their passion for helping others that bonds them together. Ryan Hilinski and Brian Mauer talk through having overcome dark times and their commitments to reducing...

All Good Things...

June 08, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

Summer is here and for many athletes that means a much needed break from sport. There are many, however, for whom their collegiate sport career is over. It can be hard to know how to grief that loss. Also, having played their sport for most of their lives, this can leave so many feeling lost. Tereza Janatova, Jay Urich, and Louisa Brackett are three athletes who have recently ended their college sport careers and they will share their experiences of transitioning to their next chapter. ...

My Superpower: David Lolohea

June 01, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

The stigma that surrounds metal illness is breaking down slowly but may remain strongest in men’s high contact sports. Professional Rugby player David Lolohea discusses stigma as well as his personal mental health struggle which he has come to see as his biggest asset as a player, husband, father and friend. David plays in the French professional Rugby league, French Pro D2. He has come to see that sometimes his particular mental illness can actually be his “superpower.”

Elite Mental Health: Care for Olympians

May 25, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Athletes have been increasingly aware that caring for their mental health in vital for their happiness and performance. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee has been working hard to increase mental health resources for those competing at the games for the US. Dr. Jessica Bartley is in a newly formed role as the director of mental health resources and is responsible for the development and implementation of mental health services and programming for Team USA. She discusses th...

Strength Comes in Many Forms

May 18, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

For years, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has been leading the way in using the student-athlete voice to draw attention to the mental health needs of athletes across the nation. Because of the leadership of student-athletes like Megan Klavitter and Alexis Garrett, the NCAA and member schools have listened and have begun to provide more resources to support the whole student athlete, including mental health needs. Meg and Alexis have served the SAAC in many ways but are curre...

Mental Health Action Day: May 20th

May 11, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Mental health has really taken more of a front row in conversations over the past year or so. It has been encouraging and exciting to hear discussions around the importance of taking care of our mental health from professional athletes, celebrities, students, and others around the world. Conversations are important, but not enough. The MTV Social Impact Team (Yes, that’s Music Television) has partnered with over 600 organizations to put together a call to action. Lady Gaga’s Born This Way...

Mental Health Action Day: May 20th

May 11, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Mental health has really taken more of a front row in conversations over the past year or so. It has been encouraging and exciting to hear discussions around the importance of taking care of our mental health from professional athletes, celebrities, students, and others around the world. Conversations are important, but not enough. The MTV Social Impact Team (Yes, that’s Music Television) has partnered with over 600 organizations to put together a call to action. Lady Gaga’s Born This Way...

All These Little Ts

May 04, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Many have the hope that we are beginning the process of returning to life post-Covid. It is important as we begin this process to take an account of how the difficulties of this past year and a half has impacted us, mentally, emotionally, and physically. Dr. Kelsey Dawson discusses this within the framework of trauma: how the Covid crisis has effected us and how to heal.

Brain Gym: Do You Even Lift?

April 27, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

One of the aspirations of those working in mental health is that we can have conversations around mental health and illness as comfortably as we have conversations around physical health and illness. The idea of mental fitness is one that can mirror physical fitness in talking about how one approaches taking care of their mental health. Dr. Alex Auerbach discusses the concept of mental fitness and how this can help athletes understand the importance of maintaining and even improving mental...

Working to Engage Athletes: Taylor Wells Maberry

April 20, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

The past year and a half has posed many challenges, but it has also brought about a lot of conversation around mental health, the importance of getting support and supporting others, and being able to practice self-care. Taylor Wells Maberry is in a job that has demanded creativity during this time in this area as she is the Senior Coordinator for Player Engagement for Major League Soccer. Her passion for helping others be the best version of themselves is a perfect fit for this position. ...

Same Here: Eric Kussin

April 13, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Eric Kussin was the top of his game as a 20-year pro sports executive in team and league sales until a few years ago when he experienced a debilitating mental health crisis that turned his life upside down. Now he works to help people realize that they are not alone when they experience mental health struggles through his organization, We’re All A Little “Crazy” which works to change how we as a society think about mental health. In this episode of Unit3d, Eric shares his story and mission...

Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

April 06, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Social media is a great way to connect to others, be entertained and share information we want others to know. It is a powerful tool with a global reach. It’s important to consider ways in which social media can have a negative influence in our lives. Dr. Bhrett McCabe talks about many aspects of social media: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Who Dat Say They Gonna Eradicate Stigma? Zach Wood

March 30, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

As a professional football player (for the New Orleans Saints), long snapper Zach Wood knows about pressure and high performance. In this episode, Woods talks about the struggles that come from the pressure of the game and the importance of tools such as positive self-talk, meditation, journaling and more that help. He emphasizes the importance of taking a mental and emotional break in order to take care of one’s mental health and finding balance. He shares that it is so important to reac...

It's Been a Year Already??

March 28, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MB

I wanted to send a huge shout-out of thanks on the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Unit3d podcast. The podcast and the Unit3d family is incredible and so many have contributed in amazing ways. To be any part of Hilinski's Hope is an honor and a privilege, but the opportunity to create and host this podcast has given me more than I could ever say. Here's to carrying on, Unit3d! - Josie

Play Free Live Free: Shannon Boxx

March 23, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

NCAA champion, three-time Olympic gold medalist, four-time FIFA Women’s World Cup medalist (two bronze, one silver, and one gold), mother of two, and now business woman as part owner of the new Angel City FC NWSL team, Shannon Boxx is an absolute legend. What is even more inspirational is the resilience she has had while battling many obstacles. In this episode of Unit3d, Shannon Boxx shares her struggle with identity struggles, disordered eating, an autoimmune disease, Sjorgren’s syndrome...

Analyze the Data

March 16, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

No one enjoys failure, even though we know it is part of the process of getting better. So how can we take a more analytical approach to our experiences so that not having the outcomes we want take less of an emotional toll? Dr. Erin Haugen discusses ways to approach these times so that experiences of failure cause us to improve and learn rather than compromising our confidence.

The Manic Monologues: Disrupt Stigma

March 09, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Destroying the stigma that surrounds mental illness will take people from all different industries speaking out. This week on Unit3d Dr. Zack Burton shares his amazing mental health journey and the Manic Monologues, a play that he co-created to help others struggling to find mental health stories of inspiration from real people. Dr. Burton is a scientist who is also dedicated to disrupting stigma and changing our culture by openly and honestly talking about mental illness.

Two Thoughts Walk Into A Bar...

March 02, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

With so much uncertainty happening around us these days it makes sense that anxiety can be kicked in to high gear. Thoughts that go along with these feelings can be overwhelming and uncomfortable. Dr. Bailey Nevels helps us understand cognitive diffusion, a helpful technique of gaining distance from and a different perspective of our thoughts so we can see things more clearly. Humor is an effective way to gain this distance, and the use of humor can help us cope with difficult times.

If the Cleat Fits: Sydney Eddy

February 23, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Many young athletes dream of playing their sport in college. Very few get that opportunity. For some who do, however, the reality doesn’t match the dream and college athletics isn’t right for them. For others like this episode’s guest, Sydney Eddy, the university or team doesn’t fit. Transferring universities or walking away from one’s sport altogether can be a terrifying idea. Sydney Eddy shares her experience of how she had the courage to walk away and the bravery to try again.

I Second That Emotion

February 16, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

There is a stigma for men around connecting with and expressing emotions. Many men grow up equating being stoic and not showing emotions with being tough. That stigma runs deep through the culture of athletics. Dr. Chris Carr has worked for decades with many collegiate athletes, as well as Olympians and professional athletes in the MLS, NBA, and now is with the Green Bay Packers. On this episode of UNIT3D Dr. Carr talks about the importance of being able to share what you are feeling is ...

Self Care - Passion

February 09, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

When going through difficult and challenging times, practicing self-care is vital. We often don’t think of self-compassion as an aspect of self-care but extending ourselves grace when tackling obstacles can help us along the way. Dr. Marcia Edwards talks about the importance of self-compassion and the value it has to our performance.

Checking In with Morgan Weaver

February 02, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Morgan Weaver is a professional soccer player for the NWSL team the Portland Thorns. She was an athlete at Washington State University at the time of Tyler Hilinski’s death. In this episode of Unit3d she discusses the importance of truly checking in on each other, talking through difficulties and struggles with someone as well as being there for those who are struggling. She also talks about the fight to eradicate stigma surrounding mental health issues and her experiences as a collegiate...

Who Am I Now? Expanding Identities

January 26, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

So many athletes were unexpectedly faced with a dilemma during the pandemic: not having access to playing their sport, many were left wondering what to do with their time? So much of an athlete’s life is built around who they are as an athlete that they have not had opportunities to develop other aspects of their identities. Dr. Monique Marsh-Bell talks about the questions some athletes face now having been given another year of eligibility of whether to continue playing or pursue other in...

Courageous Leadership

January 19, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

We are all leaders in our own way, but leading in tough times can be a challenge. We often think that we cannot lead if we are struggling ourselves. Dr. Megan Harrity discusses how vulnerability can be a key component to effective leadership.

Power Animal

January 12, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Dean Worsham is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oxford, MS. He is also a certified Gong Master and Buddhist practitioner. In this powerful guided imagery he draws on Native American roots to connect us with that part of ourselves which wants the best for us, holding our wisdom and our strength. Lose yourself in this meditation so it can lead you to connect with your best self.

Hawaii and the Waves

January 05, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Dr. SooJean Misailidis is housed in the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu. This soothing relaxation exercises transports us to the beach where we can let go of the day, feel the water on our feet, and connect with gratitude for all we have. Enjoy this relaxing gift from the Aloha State.

Breathe

December 29, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Dr. Anne Weese of Kansas State University shares this gift of a wonderful and relaxing mindfulness exercise to help you breathe and ground. Scanning the body for tension and discomfort, staying connected to our breath is a great way to take a break in a hectic day. “The breath is always with us and can be a provide a powerful tool toward a more relaxed and more present focused experience.” So relax, be present, and enjoy!

The Fire Within

December 22, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MB

Dr. LaTisha Bader offers this wonderful guided imagery leading you to connect with your inner strength, peace, and authenticity. This is a great way to wrap up your day! Enjoy.

Mind Full? Mindful!

December 15, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Jack Howard, doctoral intern at North Carolina State University’s counseling center and doctoral candidate in the counseling psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Southern Mississippi, talks about the basics of mindfulness, how it works and why it is helpful. He shares two short grounding/mindful exercises and a longer mindfulness exercise for a nice, relaxing break in your day.

Holiday Blues and My Charlie Brown Christmas

December 08, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

2020 has been one heck of a year and for many the holidays will be a time of spirit-lifting good cheer, but the holidays aren’t bright for everyone. In this episode of UNIT3D, Dr. LaTisha Bader and host Dr. Josie Nicholson talk about the common experience of “holiday blues” and offer some ways to mitigate the toll of the season.

Breaking Molds: Reagan Rust

December 01, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Reagan Rust is the first woman from Mississippi to play on a Division I ice hockey team, was captain of her top-10 team, and plays professionally. Her achievements on the ice are impressive, but she has also overcome mental health struggles along her path to success. On this episode of Unit3d, Reagan shares her journey and strategies she has adopted to help her through that have kept her in her game.

New Holiday Hair

November 24, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

This holiday may be a longer break than is typical for many athletes. These times of “breaks” may provide an opportunity to explore other areas of an athlete’s identity and expanding one’s sense of self can improve one’s performance. Athletes may also have expanded their identities while away at college and may be returning home for longer than other holidays. KC Cross, Mental Health & Performance Clinician at the University of Arkansas, talks about a variety of ways to explore and expand on...

Victoria Garrick: The Hidden Opponent

November 17, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Victoria Garrick played volleyball at then ranked #1 USC and worked her way from walk-on to starter. As with many successful athletes, she appeared to have it all together and had everything to feel happy about, but as we know, things are not always as they seem on the surface and Victoria was fighting the hidden opponent of pressure, anxiety, body-image and struggles with mental health. She shared her story in a very popular Ted Talk (The Hidden Opponent), and now works as a mental health ...

Yoga Lessons with Stevi Self

November 10, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Physically, yoga practice can bring flexibility, strength, and a different approach to training. However, yoga brings all of these things for the mind and the soul as well as the body. In this episode of Unit3d yoga instructor Stevi Self, co-owner of Southern Star Yoga Center discusses many of the ways that yoga teaches us lessons that can help us thrive in difficult times as well as train our mind in ways that improve our performance.

Goalsetting is a Lifestyle

November 03, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

We are approaching the end of what has been an extremely bizarre semester and we are looking toward the end of an equally bizarre year. On Unit3d we have covered many psychological skills that can help get one through difficult times, but goalsetting is one that can help all day get us through a tough day. Dr. Wendy Borlabi is a performance psychologist in the NBA and helps us understand how to use goalsetting as a tool to help us conquer obstacles and triumph through tough times.

Real Men Wear Feels

October 27, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

We talk a great deal about the stigma around mental illness and seeking help, but the stigma is at its strongest with men. The idea around what it means to be tough and strong has many men ignoring emotions and struggling in silence. Jack Colquhoun plays football for Southern Illinois University and is actively fighting the stigma on his campus. He is speaking out and creating programs and groups to help athletes and other men experience the power of “name it to tame it, feel it to heal it.”...

Break Down The Stigma: Engage!

October 20, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

One of the missions of the UNIT3D podcast is to break down the stigma that surrounds mental illness, and this stigma is very strong within the Black community. Mental health care does not have to look the same for everyone. Engaging actively in social justice movements in a way that allows people to use their voice and be heard can be therapeutic. Dr. LaKeitha Poole discusses this stigma, breaking it down, and encouraging mental health care in a variety of ways on this episode of UNIT3D.

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