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😳 FACT: 1 in 2 young adults say they’ve never felt truly understood.But maybe being misunderstood… means you’re on to something deeper.
Meet Steven — 19, soft-spoken, book-loving, competition-avoiding, and invisible to most of his peers. But in his world of heavy themes and hidden meanings, he’s seen more than he says.
📚 Until one day, a cruel cartoon on his favorite bench nearly silenced him.Not from fear. But from shame for caring so deeply.
Then came a message.Not from the crowd… but from one girl who read his book review and finally felt seen.And that? That was louder than any cheer from the stands.
📍Mental isn’t just for the loud, the athletic, or the extroverted.It’s for anyone brave enough to show up as they are.
If you’ve ever felt like you don’t “fit in,” this episode is your reminder:You don’t have to fit a mold to be powerful.
🎧 Quiet doesn’t mean weak. It means focused.And the world still needs your story, especially the one you think no one wants to hear.
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🔥 FACT: Nearly 1 in 3 teens say they feel “numb” when life hits hard.But feeling numb doesn’t mean you’re done.
Lola was 18, the heartbeat of her high school band, chasing her dream gig… until a crash fractured more than her wrist. It cracked her identity.
But thanks to her brother and one powerful line—🗣️ "What happens to you isn’t the story. How you respond is."—she found a new rhythm.
🎶 She couldn’t play drums… so she wrote lyrics.She couldn’t perform… so she led rehearsals.She didn’t break—she bent, rebuilt, and took the stage with her story.
📍Mental isn’t about avoiding pain. It’s about turning it into purpose.Whether you’re off beat, in a cast, or carrying quiet hurt—this episode is your reminder:The beat goes on. So do you.
🎧 Tune in, rebuild, and show up—sticks or no sticks.
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Katie Meyer wasn’t just a national champion.She was a team captain. A fierce competitor. A protective friend.And just two weeks after bravely recording a podcast on mental health with her dad… she was gone.
🧠 In a world where over 60% of young adults say they struggle with their mental health, Katie’s story is a heartbreaking reminder: even the strongest-looking among us can be silently hurting.
This episode isn’t just about loss—it’s about why building mental skills before you need them is no longer optional.
✅ It’s about preparing for pressure.✅ Naming emotions before they spiral.✅ And building a mindset that doesn’t just perform—but survives and heals.
Her legacy lives on through Katie’s Save and Katie’s Law—ensuring no student ever has to face fear alone again. 🙏
🎧 Listen in, reflect, and carry this truth with you:There’s no win worth your silence. No setback that ends your story.Honor Katie—not just by remembering her saves, but by helping others save themselves.
Link to Katie's story via YouTube and ESPN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPbZIg-xYi4
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Teenagers spend over 7 hours a day consuming content—but less than 5% of that time is spent intentionally building their mindset. Enter Jenna, a 16-year-old gamer flipping that script.
She’s not quitting Fortnite. She’s not ditching Valorant.She’s just making one small decision each night:🎧 15 minutes of mindset fuel—before bed, when no one’s watching.
📍It didn’t make her perfect. It made her resilient.While her friends spiraled in drama, Jenna stayed steady. Not by chance—by choice.
Mental isn’t just about motivation. It’s about strategy.💥 You don’t need a 3-hour morning routine.You need 15 minutes where you stop scrolling and start growing.
🎧 Tune in, level up, and remember:🧠 Your inner game is your greatest upgrade.
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Did you know some species of ⭐ starfish can regrow entire arms… and even their whole body? While most living things see loss as the end, the starfish sees it as a new beginning.
In this episode, we dive into what that means for you — especially if you’re rebuilding after a setback. Whether it’s an injury, a breakup, or a dream that slipped through your hands, this story reminds you:
💡 You weren’t designed to stay broken.You were designed to heal. To rebuild. Quietly. Relentlessly.
Just like Ashlyn—a college track star whose season-ending injury ended her old path… and revealed a better one. Now she helps others come back stronger, just like she did.
📍Mental isn’t just motivation—it’s a guide for your bounce back.Because setbacks don’t define you—your rebuild does.
🎧 Tap in. Reflect. Regrow. And remember:You’re not finished. You’re just getting started.
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💔 1 in 250 young athletes has an undetected heart condition that could turn fatal in a split second—even if they look perfectly healthy. This is the story of Nate, a 23-year-old rising star. A kid full of life, energy, and heart—until the day his heart just... stopped.
From Waffle House runs to diving catches, Nate lived loud. But nobody ever taught him to listen—to his body, to the warning signs, to what “toughness” should mean.
🧠 Nearly 50% of mental skills form before 18. Yet we wait until pressure hits to build them. This episode challenges that.
📍 Mental isn’t just about mindset. It’s about survival.Real strength isn’t pushing through. It’s knowing when to pause.
If you’re an athlete, a coach, a parent—or just someone who’s been told to be unbreakable—this one’s for you.
🎧 Listen. Reflect. Share it forward.Because the world needs more people like Nate—alive and thriving.
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🚨 Four seconds. That’s all a long jumper gets to turn months of work into a moment that counts.
This episode dives into the story of Randall, a 21-year-old long jump specialist from the University of Texas whose mindset was built not on medals—but on moments most people never see. 🧠🔥
Raised by a quiet, hardworking dad after losing his mom, Randall learned young:📌 Hard isn’t a reason to stop. It’s a reason to keep going.
💡Nearly 50% of our mental skills are shaped before 18, but it’s never too late to upgrade your mindset.This isn’t just about sports. It’s about showing up, figuring it out, and asking better questions—especially when life doesn’t go to plan.
✨ You don’t need a perfect plan. You need a persistent one.💬 Not “Why me?”—but “How can I?”
🎧 Tap in, rate it, share it. Because this one? It sticks.
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Did you know that people who practice daily gratitude are up to 25% happier and more resilient when setbacks hit?
Today, we dive into the emotional story of Mandy, a 17-year-old softball player from Little Rock, Arkansas, who lost her dad young, faced injury, rejection, and self-doubt — until she found a weathered gratitude journal that changed her mindset, and her future.This episode is a powerful reminder: gratitude doesn’t erase the hard times, it gives you the strength to grow through them.If you're stuck in the "why me?" moments, maybe it's time to shift your focus to "what now?"
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Did you know the average person has over 6,000 thoughts a day—and 80% of them are negative? Now imagine trying to compete with that mindset. That was Riley, a 19-year-old beach volleyball player in Venice Beach, known more for her attitude than her athleticism.
But everything changed the night she stumbled across one 12-second reel. It didn’t go viral—but it hit home. From her self-talk to her body language, things began to shift. She didn’t overhaul her life overnight—she just got open to better inputs: better content, better company, better thoughts. And that made all the difference.
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Did you know the average high school student today reports higher stress levels than adults?Now meet Brianna—a 17-year-old in St. Louis who isn’t just handling school and tennis, but raising her little brother, holding a job, and holding her family together.
This episode of Mental is about grit, grace, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up—especially when no one’s clapping. Brianna could’ve quit. She didn’t. Because when something matters enough, we find a way. And when it doesn’t, we find an excuse.
Her story is a reminder that even under pressure, you're more capable than you think. And showing up—consistently, imperfectly, fully—can be your biggest win yet.
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Did you know nearly 1 in 5 college students today are raising a child while pursuing their degree?
Now imagine doing that while rowing for your college team in freezing Maine mornings and chasing a STEM degree. That’s Levi’s life—and it’s anything but average.
In this emotional and empowering episode of Mental, we meet Levi, a 20-year-old forensic science major at Bates College and a full-time solo dad to his 18-month-old son, Jace. From 4:45 AM alarms to late-night study sessions with a baby monitor in hand, Levi’s story is a living reminder: we're made to do hard things.
Through one pivotal call with his uncle and the unexpected support of his teammates, Levi learns that doing hard things isn't about perfection—it’s about persistence. This story will leave you humbled, hopeful, and maybe even calling someone you love.
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Did you know that over 90% of people will have a major career change before the age of 30?
Lilah thought she had it figured out—college dropout turned tech startup star. Until the CEO ghosted... the entire company. One minute she’s pitching big ideas, the next she’s Googling, “What do you do when your life plan quits on you?”
But here’s the plot twist: what felt like a total fail turned out to be the start of something better. In this episode of Mental, we explore what happens when life doesn’t just detour—it takes a hard left. Spoiler alert: sometimes the “wrong turn” takes you exactly where you’re supposed to be.
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Did you know that the average Olympic athlete trains for 10 years before earning a single medal?In today’s episode of Mental, we meet Erika, a 22-year-old track athlete at the University of Nebraska. She's talented, relentless, and respected—but she's never been the one to cross the line first. For years, she’s been second: in races, in rankings, in recognition. But what if second place was never the loss we thought it was? What if it was preparing her—and maybe you—for something bigger? This is the story of grit, heartbreak, and one final race that redefines what it means to win.
🎧 This one’s for anyone who keeps coming in second and wonders if it’s ever going to be enough.
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Did you know nearly 60% of high school athletes say they struggle most with change—not competition?In today’s episode of Mental, we step into the cleats of Nico Williams—a junior shortstop navigating a mid-year move to a new school, new city, and a team that feels anything but welcoming. What his parents called an “opportunity,” Nico experienced as isolation. Until one unexpected teammate, Jordan, changes everything. This episode is a reminder that just because something feels uncomfortable doesn’t mean it’s wrong—it just might be your growth zone in disguise. If you've ever felt out of place or unsure in a new environment, Nico’s story will show you what’s possible when you stop resisting change and start trusting the process.
🎧 Because real growth happens when you stay in the game—even when you’re not sure how to play it yet.
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🦋 What if the very thing you're trying to avoid is the thing you need the most?
In this episode of Mental, we venture into nature to explore one of the most misunderstood skills we all need: adversity. Through the eyes of 9-year-old Mateo on a warm spring day in Gilbert, Arizona, we discover a powerful life lesson—courtesy of a butterfly cocoon, a pair of gentle hands, and a moment that changes everything.
If you've ever asked, "Why is this so hard?" or "When will this get easier?"—this episode is for you. Sometimes, the struggle is the strength.
📍 Because without resistance, there’s no rise. And without adversity, your wings may never form.
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Many people know the importance of being able to deal with setbacks and building resilience. But what about when you get a taste of success? Do you know how to keep the drive? How to maintain that level when you're there?
🏆 Did you know that nearly 80% of young adults who reach early success struggle to maintain it—not because of skill, but because of comfort?The real challenge isn’t just getting to the top. It’s staying there without letting it define you—or derail you.
In this episode, we sit down with Liya Brooks, goalkeeper for the University of North Carolina and the Jamaican National Team, to talk about what happens after success. From winning national championships to earning her first international caps, Liya opens up about staying grounded, owning her mistakes, and finding hunger even in the highs.
She shares practical, real-life techniques for how to handle pressure, block out noise, and embrace feedback. Whether you're a young athlete, performer, or just someone chasing your next goal—this conversation will help you develop the mental tools to stay driven, stay patient, and stay growing.
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🎷 Did you know people who play or listen to music regularly are 50% more likely to report stronger emotional bonds with those they care about?Because sometimes, music isn’t just what brings us together—it’s what keeps us together.
In this soulful episode, we meet Big Al, a 24-year-old jazz musician from Memphis who grew up distant from his dad—a quiet Army vet turned city garbage man. They never bonded over sports or long talks… but they always had jazz.
As Al’s love for music deepens, so does his understanding of the man who raised him. What starts as silent porch hangs and shared records turns into something bigger: healing, respect, and an unspoken love carried by rhythm and memory.
This story is a reminder that sometimes the deepest relationships don’t need big moments—they just need consistency, presence, and a little bit of soul.
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Did you know that roughly 50% of people will experience the sudden death of someone close to them in their lifetime? The impact of that kind of loss is real—and for many young adults, it hits during a season when life is already heavy.
In this emotional and powerful episode of Mental, we meet Emily, a standout athlete at the University of Maryland whose world is turned upside down after the tragic death of her younger brother and best friend, Jake.
What started as a single pill to quiet the pain slowly spiraled into a dependence that cost her the one thing she thought she’d always have—lacrosse.
This story isn’t about perfection. It’s about pain, recovery, and the unexpected strength that comes from asking for help. Because healing doesn’t start when things feel easy—it starts when we stop pretending we’re okay and start reaching for what we need.
📍 This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt lost after loss.
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💥 Did you know that over 70% of young adults admit self-doubt keeps them from going after what they want—even when they're fully capable?
In this episode, meet Kara—a 21-year-old junior gymnast at the University of New Mexico. After walking on as a freshman, she earned a scholarship by year two, dominating floor and uneven bars. But when her coach asked her to compete on the balance beam, everything changed.
Her skills were there. But her self-talk? Brutal. Every practice became a battle—not with the beam, but with the doubt in her own mind. Until a random chat at a summer farmers market led her to Jenn, a sports psychologist who helped Kara understand the one thing that flipped her season: asking for help isn’t a weakness—it’s the start of real strength.
📍 If self-doubt has ever held you back from becoming who you’re meant to be, Kara’s story is proof—you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck.
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📍 Did you know that less than 2% of high school athletes receive any kind of athletic scholarship?
Miguel was a standout junior in Kearney, Nebraska—a basketball phenom and a long jump star. Locally, everyone knew his name. But college coaches? Not yet. He had the skills, the work ethic, and the dream of playing D1. What he didn’t have? A roadmap to get there.
📍 Where are you feeling lost? Because no matter what your goal is, talent isn’t enough. You need a plan, the right guidance, and the courage to take that first step.
🎧 If this episode hits home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your future isn’t built on luck—it’s built on action.
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