In this special episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, host Lyda Robinson sits down with fellow Millennium intern Natalie Miller to discuss her unique path from a successful career in photography to pursuing her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Natalie shares how her background as a collegiate volleyball player and her creative experience…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, hosts Alessandra DiPace and Thomas Kalapurakal continue the Life After Sport series with an in-depth discussion on the emotional and psychological challenges athletes face when stepping away from their sport. They explore the profound sense of identity loss, the struggle to find purpose beyond competition, and the…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, our Athlete Wellness Director, Sarah Meister, talks with intern Laney Malloy about the importance of finding community after sport. As former athletes themselves, they share personal stories about navigating the social shifts that come with stepping away from competitive athletics. Sarah and Laney explore the challenges of…
This episode is part of the Dating in Your 20s series, where Amelia and Lilly dive into the complexities of the “talking stage” – that ambiguous period of getting to know someone before officially dating. They explore the emotional highs and lows of modern communication, from text anxiety to navigating expectations in a digital age.…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, host Alessandra DiPace welcomes registered dietitian and former elite athlete Katie Spada Hilliard to discuss the complex relationship between nutrition, mental health, and athletic identity. Katie, a former synchronized swimmer at The Ohio State University and a U.S. National Team member, shares her journey through elite athletics,…
In this first episode of the Life After Sport series on the Athlete Wellness Podcast, hosts Amelia and Lilly discuss the transition from competitive athletics to everyday life. They explore the emotional and mental challenges of leaving sports behind and redefining one’s identity. Through their personal experiences, Amelia and Lilly reflect on the highs and…
Dating in your twenties can be a thrilling yet confusing time, and this episode of the Dating in Your 20s series delves into the realities of modern relationships. Amelia and Lilly discuss the emotional challenges and societal pressures that come with dating in your 20s. From the fear of being labeled “clingy” or “too independent”…
Welcome back to our Dating in Your 20s series! In this episode, Amelia and Lilly dive into an important and often overlooked topic—how dating impacts mental health. Navigating modern dating is already overwhelming with apps, social media, and conflicting advice, but how do we take care of our minds and well-being in the process? Key…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, hosts Lyda Robinson and Dr. Derick Boyd continue the Life After Sport series with a discussion on finding identity and purpose. They explore the challenges and emotions athletes face when stepping away from their sport. As former athletes turned therapists, they share their personal experiences navigating post-sport…
New Year’s resolutions often come with high expectations, but how do we actually sustain meaningful change? In this episode, Oren and Derek dive into the psychology of resolutions, goal-setting, and the importance of consistency over perfection. They explore why many people abandon their resolutions by late January and how shifting the focus from outcome-driven goals…