In this episode, Lilly Wehman and Amelia Abernathy explore what it means to date while navigating a chronic illness. Through personal storytelling and a therapeutic lens, they unpack the realities of vulnerability, disclosure, and identity in relationships. The conversation highlights the emotional complexity of managing health challenges while dating, the impact of uncertainty on connection,…
Cheering on friends a couple of weeks ago, darting all around the city just to catch that .5-second adrenaline rush of seeing a friend during the Chicago Marathon, had me thinking a lot. And now, as I look ahead to this weekend’s New York Marathon, where I’ll be cheering for even more friends from afar,…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, co-hosts Lilly Wehman and Sarah Meister welcome back Ohio University soccer player and intern, Scout Murray. This time, Scout reflects on her freshman year and the often-overlooked challenges of transitioning from high school to collegiate athletics. From the shock of leaving home and adapting to a new…
In this episode of the Athlete Wellness Podcast, co-hosts Lilly Wehman and Sarah Meister sit down with Ohio University soccer player and current intern, Scout Murray, as she heads into her senior season. Scout opens up about the realities of playing at the Division I level, from navigating injuries and the fear of losing a…
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…
An entrepreneur and motivational speaker, Jim Rohn, became known for his infamous quote: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Rohn believed that the people you spend the most time with profoundly influence your success, how you think and how you navigate life. Zoom out and take a…
The glossary of sexual and gender identity labels is extensive and ever-increasing. In just the past few years, we have seen our acronyms lengthen from LGBT to LGBTQIA to LGBTGEQIAP+, etc. in order to be more inclusive. On a group level, we know that representation is vitally important and that labels can provide some of…