Let’s be real—grad school is a whirlwind. Between juggling classes, figuring out my schedule (which was never consistent), and adjusting to life without the structure of being a college athlete, my first year felt like a chaotic rollercoaster. But somehow, I made it—and looking back, I’ve realized a few key things helped me not just…
An athlete wellness discussion on the unique challenges athletes face and how the specialized Sports & Performance Wellness Division at Millennium Counseling Center addresses mental health needs beyond performance. Topics discussed in this Athlete Wellness episode: The genesis and evolution of the athlete wellness program Unique mental health challenges faced by athletes The importance of…
Ever dream of playing professional sports? The reality is that, for most college athletes, the dream fades after graduation. So how do athletes translate their grit, leadership, and teamwork skills into a successful career off the field? In this episode of the Millennium Counseling podcast, taken from the Athletes to Entrepreneurs podcast hosted by Rob…
In this episode, we feature a guest appearance by Derek Bylsma on the podcast, Athlete Mindset. This conversation is about bringing lived experience to clinical work, suicide prevention and awareness, and addressing the mental health stigma that still exists today. In this Athlete Mindset podcast, Derek also discusses mental health in young athletes, his background…