The sun will always rise- a mental health story
I first heard the phrase – ‘The sun will always rise, and we will try again’, from a friend when she showed me her sunflower tattoo. It...
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- Jun 13, 2022
- 3 min
13 Tips on the Post-Grad Transition
The ominous “post-grad transition” is approaching. It’s been on your mind for a while. Jaded adults warn you of its mighty force....
- Jun 9, 2022
- 3 min
The Importance of Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Prioritize Your Mental Health You know that phrase: “No pain, no gain”? I used to think that was true, but later on realized that it’s...
- Dec 3, 2021
- 6 min
Navigating Post-Collegiate Athletics: Pressing Pause on High Performance Training to Row to Hawaii
My name is Sophia Denison-Johnston and I’ve been rowing for the past dozen years. As a young adult post-college, navigating my sport and...
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
Rebuilding Your Mental Health
“There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself.” -Hannah Gadsby Hi! My name is Hannah, I was a UCLA rower for 2...
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
Battling mental illness as a student-athlete
Maddy Neuner, a cross country and track and field runner at Northeastern University, shares her story about battling mental illness...
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
Healing from Depression and Suicidality
The story of Mikaela Brewer, a Canadian athlete, author, and mental health advocate. Over the past two years, I’ve done everything except...
- Sep 17, 2021
- 5 min
Managing PCOS & its effects on the mind
September is PCOS awareness month and Cassandra Tuiasosopo has been kind enough to share her resilient story of living with PCOS for many...
- Apr 14, 2021
- 3 min
A personal resilience run- 69 mile ultra marathon
“Life’s not a marathon, it’s an ultra marathon.” - some anonymous wizard The past Sunday and into the early hours of Monday morning, I,...
- Apr 8, 2021
- 2 min
Making Peace with my Eating Disorder
I’ve been at war with my body for as long as I can remember. Memories of my younger years are clouded with scales, calories, and tears. I...
- Mar 24, 2021
- 4 min
Meet Anna- a mental health advocate, national champion, and proud Asian American
Anna has an inspiring story of resilience, both as a college athlete and as an Asian American living through racial injustice. For those...
- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
"Be Where Your Feet Are" Through Grief and Growth
The last couple years have been a roller coaster of intense highs and some shocking lows. A couple weeks after graduating from UCLA (in...
- Mar 6, 2021
- 1 min
A mental health message from a frontline hero
Valia is an EMT who has experienced and seen mental health challenges first hand. Thank you so much Valia for being a healthcare hero for...
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
Mental Health in the Black Community
Maya McClendon shared a beautiful and eye opening message with us about mental health and the black community. Maya is a former student...
- Feb 21, 2021
- 2 min
mind & body connection
The mind-body connection impacts me particularly with my stomach problems. I have IBS, SIBO, chronic nausea, and dyspepsia. There are...
- Aug 8, 2020
- 1 min
identity foreclosure: the quarter life crisis of a college athlete
https://www.fliqueeditorial.com/opinionpieces/the-quarter-life-crisis-of-a-college-athlete @christina_chenault wrote an incredible...
- Aug 8, 2020
- 1 min
talking about mental health as a black athlete
For athletes, there is the stereotype where talking about your emotions or anything related to mental health can be a sign of weakness....
- Aug 8, 2020
- 4 min
Transitions: stepping outside your comfort zone while staying true to yourself
To say the least, for me, being a student athlete at Duke was amazing. My four years on Duke Women’s Rowing Team (DWR) were something...
- Aug 8, 2020
- 2 min
eating disorder recovery
Hi everyone!! My name is Kamila and I am a beach volleyball athlete and recovery coach. I have suffered from both binge eating disorder...
- Aug 8, 2020
- 2 min
reclaiming my life
Hi everybody my name is Tasha, I am currently on the UCLA rowing team. Even with all the amazing things that have occurred in my life, I...
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