From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Mandy’s Story
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 ...
27 Apr 20254min
She Wasn’t Stuck—She Was Surrounded
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 Ve...
24 Apr 20254min
Behind Her Serve Is a Story You’d Never Expect
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 litt...
20 Apr 20253min
He Rowed. He Studied. He Raised a Toddler. At 20.
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 ST...
17 Apr 20255min
The Rejection That Became Her Redirection
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 e...
13 Apr 20255min
For Anyone Who’s Sick of Almost Winning
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....
10 Apr 20255min
Transferred, Tested, Transformed: Nico’s Journey Through Change
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...
6 Apr 20255min
Don’t Skip the Struggle — It’s Building Your Wings
🦋 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: adversit...
3 Apr 20254min
