Unit3d w/ B1G Team at Indiana University

The Road to the Pro League

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unit3d Podcast, PhD candidate Miata Walker sits down with professional cheerleader Jalen Jones to discuss his journey through e...

Lead with Love: Jordan Thompson on Advocacy, Emotion, and Finding Her Own Path

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unit3d Podcast, PhD students Hallie Enderle and Jessica Wolf sit down with fellow Minnesotan, Olympian, and current LOVB Housto...

Let A Naysayer Know

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unit3d podcast, 1st Year PhD student RJ Russell sits down with former high school track teammate and current Mental Performance...

How Athletes Find Their Way Through Change: Transfers, Transitions, and Turning Points

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unit3d Podcast, PhD student Madeline Koch sits down with professional volleyball athlete Brooke Mosher for a conversation that ...

The Power of Humility in Sport Psychology: Insights from Dr. Troy Moles and IU Athletics

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

n this episode of the United with BigTeam at Indiana University podcast, host Eli Friedman, a 5th Year PhD Candidate, engages in a deep conversation w...

Coach’s Wife, Sport Mom...and Players-Coach’s Wife, Oh My!

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unit3d podcast, Dr. Jesse Steinfeldt sits down with Rae Ann Inge to get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes perspective from a Co...

Coach’s Wife, Sport Mom...and Players-Coach’s Wife, Oh My!

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unit3d podcast, Dr. Jesse Steinfeldt sits down with Rae Ann Inge to get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes perspective from a Co...

When Muscle Memory Ghosts You: Destigmatizing the Yips

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unit3d podcast, doctoral student and BigTeam member, Katy Johnson, is joined by Dr. Jesse Michel, a renowned expert in sport an...

Choose Your Alter Ego

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the United with Big Team at Indiana University podcast, host Josh Jackson sits down with NFL linebacker Divine Deablo to discuss hi...

Meathead Doctors Who Care

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this episode, host Dr. Jesse Steinfeldt sits down with Clinical Sport Psychologist Dr. Jacob Cooper to explore a range of topics, including ...

Welcome to Unit3d w/ B1G Team at Indiana University

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hilinski’s Hope brings you Unit3d - a podcast where sport psychologists and mental health professionals team up to hold conversations for student at...

Allow Us To Re-Introduce Ourselves… Our Name is B1G Team!

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Jay-Z homage titled episode, Unit3d listeners meet Dr. Jesse Steinfeldt and his dynamic crew of 12 elite PhD students from Indiana University—...

ACL Dudes, Hawaiian Bread and Rocky

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Unit3d, Ryan sits down with collegiate Running Back, Albert Kunickis III. They talk about their faith, their ACL connection, the ...

Live In Your Truth

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan “Hilly” and Northwestern University Running Back, Cam Porter “CPO”, dive deep into self-reflection. Through injury and recovery, the team...

We All Cope Differently

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Unit3d Ryan talks with University of South Carolina Offensive Lineman, Jakai Moore, about the struggles Jakai has faced during his ...

The Strength of Storytelling

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to “Episode 0” as Ryan Hilinski talks about his new role with Unit3d and the path the podcast is taking this fall. Ryan is joined by Mar...

Unit3d:: Hope Talks

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past four and a half years, Unit3d has been hosted by Sport Psychologist, Dr. Josie Nicholson. Through 250 plus episodes it's been a pla...

ReUnit3d:Quarterback Conversations

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. Please enjoy your summer, and re-enjoy the episo...

ReUnit3d:Positive Vibes

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being intr...

ReUnit3d: People Care More Than You Know: Joe Taylor

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being intr...

ReUnit3d: Music, the Great Connector

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. Please enjoy your summer, and re-enjoy the episo...

ReUnit3d:The Magic Portal

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the month of July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being introduced by ...

ReUnit3d: Good in a Crisis

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being intr...

ReUnit3d: Going Pro in Identity

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being intr...

ReUnit3d:Gratitude is my Lifestyle

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being intr...

ReUnit3d:Don't Walk Away from Life:Harlee Walker

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being intr...

During and After the Jersey:Caitlin Broadwell

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlin Broadwell is the mental health case manager for Long Beach State University, helping athletes navigate through their career and connect with r...

Relax & Refresh

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the semester ending we are headed into summer. Summer used to be a break between one school year ending to another one starting, but more and mor...

What Can You Do? Avery Camp

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often when we face adversity we can focus on limitations and loss. Avery Camp is a wheelchair basketball national champion and wheelchair tennis four ...

Value Your Why

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we play sports as a kid, we play because it’s fun. As we get older, things can become more complex. When we are good at a sport, we get more in...

Reppin' Athlete Mental Health

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a former athlete Jeremy Gray understands the mental health challenges that can happen, whether it's due to the stress and expectations of perf...

Tackle Depression

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Kvalheim played football in college, but his biggest challenge would hit him once he graduated. Bill had experienced some anxiety and depression ...

Critique the Critic

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Athletes are often hard on themselves, particularly when it comes to past performances. Overly critical post-performance analyses are often inaccurate...

Athletes OnBalance:Walt Norley

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The awareness around student-athlete mental health has come so far in the last couple of decades, although we still have a long way to go. Walt Norley...

Music:The Great Connector

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Music is universal; just about everyone has a type of music they love, a favorite song, or soothing sound they prefer. Music and sound has been used i...

4 Year of Unit3d: Graham Doty

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On March 31, 2020 the first episode of Unit3d was released. That could not have happened without the work and guidance of Graham Doty, Unit3d’s prod...

Better Than Fine

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have our ups and downs, but sometimes we can wonder if our ups or downs are “normal”. It can be hard to know when nervousness is actually a...

Mind Game:Julie Kliegman

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: This episode contains reference to suicide and self-harm. If you experience thoughts of ending your life please reach out to someone, includ...

Trust the Process

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Injury is almost an inevitable part of the journey for athletes and when it happens it can be a daunting process. An injury threatens an athlete’s...

Now You Can Be Good:Gwen Schemm

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gwen Schemm played soccer at Frostburg State University in Maryland. She was, like many athletes, a high-achieving perfectionist. She spent much of he...

Safe Spaces, Athlete Ally

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The LGBTQ community faces unique challenges when it comes to feeling and being included in spaces, and this can be especially difficult in the area of...

People Care More Than You Know:Joe Taylor

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a football player for the University of Michigan, Joe Taylor knew he had so much going for him. As he was challenged by depression, he realized tha...

Oh Captain, My Captain

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bella Fiorenzo experienced struggles along her way to playing soccer in college, and utilizing sport psychology resources as a collegiate athlete help...

Represent the Connection

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Representation matters, and representation can be vital when it comes to mental health professionals available for student-athletes. The fit in the re...

Deep Relaxation for a Fresh Start

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the holidays the Unit3d team will be taking a break. Because holidays can be hectic and even stressful, the Unit3d team is once again bringing ...

Leaf on a Stream

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the holidays the Unit3d team will be taking a break. Because holidays can be hectic and even stressful, the Unit3d team is once again bringing ...

Breathe into Self-Compassion

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the holidays the Unit3d team will be taking a break. Because the beginning of a new year can be hectic and even stressful, the Unit3d team is o...

Gratitude Inside and Out

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the holidays the Unit3d team will be taking a break. Because holidays can be hectic and even stressful, the Unit3d team is once again bringing ...

Revisit Your Power Animal

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During the holidays the Unit3d team will be taking a break. Because holidays can be hectic and even stressful, the Unit3d team is once again bringing ...

Gratituding

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the last of our 3-part series on gratitude, Dr. LaTisha Bader returns to the Unit3d podcast to discuss the mindset of gratitude. Gratitude as a pr...

Gratitude is My Lifestyle

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude is a practice known to improve mental health as well as performance, but Dr. Kate Bennett proclaims gratitude as a lifestyle she has lived f...

Thankful for Gratitude

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we head into the holiday season, Unit3d is doing a 3-part series on gratitude. Gratitude has been researched a great deal and has been shown to hav...

Don't Walk Away from Life:Harlee Walker

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Growing up with a professional athlete as a father, Harlee Walker and her siblings grew up with an idea of what it meant to be. “mentally tough”. ...

Letting Creativity Blossom

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Often athletes don’t think of themselves as creative people, but it takes creativity to perform at our best. Dr. Breigh Jones-Coplin developed a rel...

Top of the World:Ali Weisz

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ali Weisz competed in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, has earned 12 international medals, an individual World Championship Gold and currently holds the World...

More than a Golfer:Paris Hilinski

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paris Hilinski is the niece of Mark and Kym Hilinski. Her rise to professional golf was very fast: she started playing golf when she had just turned...

Will the Real Lauren Wright Please Stand Up

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is not uncommon for athletes to question themselves and feel as though what they are doing is not good enough. When the feeling that we are not goo...

Breaking the Mold

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ole Miss Athletics Counselor D’Jenne Egharevba (Dee Dee) grew up with the message “we don’t talk about your feelings” in her family. As a fi...

Representation Matters

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Awareness has increased in the past few years about the importance of representation in the realm of mental health. When an athlete sees someone who l...

Mindset is Everything: Edose Ibadin

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edose Ibadin is a professional runner who attributes his improvements in his sport to mental training. He recognizes how vital training the mind is ...

In It Together:Jack Beer

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Professional soccer player Jack Beer wanted to fit in with his team and thrive as a person when he began his college career at Georgetown University. ...

Fuel for Performance:Fuel for Life

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fueling our bodies is so important for athletes for performance, but it is also important for our mental health. We often worry a great deal about w...

Avoidance Annoyance

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Classes are rolling as the semester rolls on. Athletes have likely lost the initial idea of getting ahead, and it seems like there’s enough semest...

MVP:Nate Boyer

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Transitioning out of sport often has a negative impact on an athletes mental health. Similar to losing the athlete uniform, transitioning outs of the ...

Get Involved!

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When student-athletes come together to support each other, meaningful change can happen. At Duke University, there are several groups that support d...

Fail To Be Funny:David Hamilton

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Improv may be an unexpected topic for our Unit3d listeners, but there a many similarities between the sports world and improv. Athletes can learn a ...

Going Pro in Identity

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Identity is such a struggle for so many athletes, and many do not know who they are outside of their sport. Identification with sport can come at a ...

ReUnit3d:It's Love:Mark and Kym Hilinski

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During the months of June, July and early August, the Unit3d team is taking a break. We have asked people close to the podcast to choose their favor...