Hi, and welcome to my podcast! My name is Caroline, and I am an occupational therapy graduate student with a passion for mental health, especially in athletics. This podcast was created to increase knowledge and awareness of mental health while simultaneously breaking the stigma that surrounds it. I will be utilizing a holistic occupational therapy approach to provide my listeners with ways they can incorporate mental health practices into their everyday routines. This podcast was created to target DIII athletes and focus on ways to overcome the barriers and challenges that they encounter.
Join me for our last podcast episode! As my capstone project comes to an end, I wanted to summarize the valuable points I learned from the conference I attended in Colorado as well as reflect on how my capstone process has gone and what moving forward looks like. I appreciate everyone's support along the way! Enjoy!
16 Apr 2025
Episode 13: Transitioning Out of Athletics
Today we discuss the lack of preparation college athletes feel when transitioning out of sports and the impact it has on our mental health. I also share some of my personal struggles with leaving field hockey behind and moving forward in life.
4 Apr 2025
Episode 12: Talking with Tyler!
Today we talk with Tyler, a senior at MBU and a member of the Baseball team. He shares his personal struggles following injury and more on the importance of men's mental health. Enjoy!
28 Mar 2025
Episode 11: Interview with Gabby!
Today we are joined by Gabby, a sophomore at MBU and a member of the women's soccer team. She comes on the podcast to share her story regarding how athletics and injury has impacted her mental health. I apologize for the technical difficulties throughout, but we rolled with it! Enjoy!
21 Mar 2025
Episode 10: Interview with Lauren & Elayna!
⚠️ Trigger warning: Suicidal ideation is discussed in this episode. ⚠️
Today I am joined by Lauren and Elayna, two MBU women's soccer players! They share their individual mental health stories as well as discuss topics including moving away to college, meeting new people as a freshman, juggling sports and academics, and so much more!
14 Mar 2025
Episode 9: Athlete-Specific Strategies
In today's episode, we discuss various mental health strategies that athletes can implement into their routine including visualization, positive self-talk, reflection, reframing anxiety, night time routine, and so many more!
10 Mar 2025
Episode 8: Talking with Roman!
Today I am joined by senior MBU Baseball player Roman! He shares his journey going to college for baseball and the stressors he overcame as well as his growing passion for athlete mental health.
28 Feb 2025
Episode 7: A Different Perspective to Mental Health
Today we meet Eric who has been by my side throughout my entire mental health journey! He shares his experience of loving someone with a mental health concern as well as how his perspective on mental health has changed over time.
21 Feb 2025
Episode 6: Daily Strategies
In today's episode, we discuss 5 key SIMPLE strategies/techniques that can be beneficial to implement into your daily routine to better your overall mental health and well-being!
14 Feb 2025
Episode 5: Resources!!
In today's episode I will be sharing an abundance of mental health resources available on MBU's campus, in the surrounding community, as well as nationally! Please feel free to rewind or listen multiple times to jot down a few you are interested in. I encourage you to check out at least 1-2 within this next week to learn more about how you can better yourself and your mental health :)
7 Feb 2025
Episode 4: Physical vs. Mental
Today we talk about the relationship between physical and mental health and how they are perceived, accepted, and discussed differently. Incorporated are 9 tips and suggestions to work towards breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. We end with our new segment that gives time to our listeners to reflect on their week and shine light on their "Mental Moment"!
31 Jan 2025
Episode 3: What is Mental Health?
In this episode, we talk about what mental health is normalize the conversation surrounding it. We also expand on some common mental health concerns or diagnoses and list some signs and symptoms to look out for and be aware of.
Research was gathered from the following:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). About mental health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/about/index.html
Mental Health Foundation. (2025). About mental health. Mental Health Foundation. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/about-mental-health
Common mental health issues in college student athletes. Kindbridge Behavioral Health. (2024, August 7). https://kindbridge.com/mental-health/common-mental-health-issues-in-college-student-athletes/
Athlete mental health: Everything you need to know | mclean hospital. (2025). https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/athlete-mh
NCAA.org. (2023, May 8). College sports not immune to mental health challenges. https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/5/4/media-center-college-sports-not-immune-to-mental-health-challenges.aspx
28 Jan 2025
Episode 2: My Story
⚠️Trigger warning: Sensitive topics are discussed in this episode including disordered eating, self-harm, suicidal thinking and attempted suicide.⚠️
In this episode, I discuss my mental health journey and share my story. When I was struggling, I found that listening to others share their story helped me feel not alone in my struggles. I hope I can do the same for anyone listening.
As I discuss in this episode, you can reach out to me on my personal instagram or this podcasts'. I am always here to listen.
Personal: @carolinequigleyy
Podcast: @letstalkaboutitamh
***also so sorry my fan is squeaking in the background🙃
17 Jan 2025
Episode 1: Intro & Get to Know Me!
In this episode, I will introduce myself and explain the purpose of this podcast as well as discuss what OT is and how it connects to mental health. We then dive a little deeper into athlete mental health by sharing just a few unfortunate examples of how suicide has left a powerful impact on the sports world.
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