Megan Reyes speaks with diverse voices in sports and sports media about their upbringings, mental health, belonging and their identities outside of work and the industry.
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.
15 Dec 2021
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.
1 Dec 2021
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.
24 Nov 2021
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.
17 Nov 2021
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.
10 Nov 2021
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.
3 Nov 2021
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.
27 Oct 2021
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.
20 Oct 2021
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.
20 Oct 2021
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.
14 Oct 2021
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