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One current and two former college athletes discuss the psychological side of sports. Meet former volleyball player Samantha Rico and former basketball teammates Kyla McMinn and Jazra Williams as they aim to give struggling athletes a voice and an outlet and try to raise awareness and end the stigma around mental health. We bring in former and current athletes to talk about their personal battles. Make sure you tune in and stay updated on current and upcoming episodes on our Instagram beyond ...
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In this episode we were fortunate enough to hear the powerful story of one of SAGU’s pitchers, Matthew Hickey. From rejection and failure to depression and anxiety, his struggles highlight the many ways in which athletes are tested throughout their careers. Tune in to hear Matthew’s revelations in mental health and how he was able to overcome the v…
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In this episode we had the opportunity to speak with SAGU volleyball's senior libero, Tessa Glick. With one year of eligibility left and her bachelor's in hand, Tessa shares wise insights and her experience recovering from two different ACL tears and how those affected her both in sports and her personal life. Join us next episode as we hear Matthe…
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In this episode we got the privilege to interview one of SAGU's baseballs players, Jared Kirk. Jared is a Grad Student who has not only had the privilege to play at SAGU for his last year of eligibility, but gain amazing friends and grow in his faith with the Lord. Tune in to hear what Jared has to say about his experience with mental health in spo…
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Welcome back to Season 2 of Beyond The Bench! In Season 1 we heard the ins and outs of the various mental health issues athletes face, but now we want to spend our on the athlete themselves. This episode we're catching you guys up on everything we, your hosts, have been up to since last season. Join us next week as we talk to Jared Kirk! And please…
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In the eighth and final episode of the spring we are joined with SAGU women's basketball star, Rylee Lavender. We get to hear some of her crazy stories from her freshman year of college when she suffered from an eating disorder. We also talked about body image and the dangers of social media to someone's mental health. We share the words of men's b…
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Substance Use Disorder ft. Hunter Griffin
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In the seventh episode we take a different approach to discovering the in and outs of this weeks topic: Substance Use Disorder. We talked with The Athlete's Perspective's, Hunter Griffin about his experience witnessing his former teammates struggle with Substance Use Disorder and how that looked from his point of view. SAGU Softball player, Myranda…
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Injury Recovery ft. Sergio Valerga and Dr. Julie Wiernik
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In the sixth episode of Beyond The Bench we discuss injuries, the recovery process, and how it can all take a toll on an athlete's mental health. SAGU Soccer Captain, Sergio Valerga, gives his first hand account of his two knee injuries and how God performed a miracle in his life. Sports Psychologist, Dr. Julie Wiernik pops on at the end to answer …
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In this fifth episode of Beyond The Bench we talk to SAGU basketball player, Bo Todman. He tells us about his experience battling depression, when he came to terms with his mental illness, and how he has been able to overcome it both on and off the court. We got a quote from SAGU soccer player, Paula Moreno, about her struggles while being an inter…
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This third episode dives deep into the discussion of Performance Anxiety. We had the opportunity to talk to SAGU track star Charles Pulliam about his college experience with mental health and how he has dealt with it. Join us next Monday as we talk about Depression!By Kyla McMinn, Samantha Rico, Jazra Williams
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In this third episode we get into the topic about Burn Out. We have the opportunity to hear from one of our very own, Lita Bruno and also receive a quote from Christian James. Join us next Monday as we talk about Performance Anxiety!By Kyla McMinn, Samantha Rico, Jazra Williams
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Trophy Child Syndrome Ft. Valeria Salas and Dr. Julie Wiernik
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In this second episode we talk about Trophy Child Syndrome. We dive in deep with stories from Valeria Salas and Tyler Guyton about their struggles and how they have grown through it. This episode wraps up with sports psychologist, Dr. Julie Wiernik and her expertise. So go check out her podcast Gettin’ Gritty with Dr. J https://www.gettingrittypodc…
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In this first episode of Beyond The Bench we give our listeners a look into our brains. We each introduce ourselves and share a little bit of our personal and sports backgrounds. We discuss some of our own experience as well as the stories from big-name athletes who have shared similar mental health struggles. With this launch we hope to help our l…
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Get ready and warm up because it's game time! Three collegiate athletes Kyla, Sam, and Jazra are here to talk about the different mental illnesses that former and current players have dealt with throughout their time of being in athletics. Beyond the bench tackles not only the emotional but physiological state of what it's like being a student athl…
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