Unit3d w/ B1G Team at Indiana University

Who Am I Now? Expanding Identities

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many athletes were unexpectedly faced with a dilemma during the pandemic: not having access to playing their sport, many were left wondering what t...

Courageous Leadership

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are all leaders in our own way, but leading in tough times can be a challenge. We often think that we cannot lead if we are struggling ourselves. D...

Power Animal

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Worsham is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oxford, MS.  He is also a certified Gong Master and Buddhist practitioner.  In this powerful gu...

Hawaii and the Waves

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. SooJean Misailidis is housed in the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu. This soothing relaxation exercises transports us ...

Breathe

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anne Weese of Kansas State University shares this gift of a wonderful and relaxing mindfulness exercise to help you breathe and ground. Scanning t...

The Fire Within

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. LaTisha Bader offers this wonderful guided imagery leading you to connect with your inner strength, peace, and authenticity. This is a great way t...

Mind Full? Mindful!

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Howard, doctoral intern at North Carolina State University’s counseling center and doctoral candidate in the counseling psychology Ph.D. progra...

Holiday Blues and My Charlie Brown Christmas

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 has been one heck of a year and for many the holidays will be a time of spirit-lifting good cheer, but the holidays aren’t bright for everyone....

Breaking Molds: Reagan Rust

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Reagan Rust is the first woman from Mississippi to play on a Division I ice hockey team, was captain of her top-10 team, and plays professionally. Her...

New Holiday Hair

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This holiday may be a longer break than is typical for many athletes. These times of “breaks” may provide an opportunity to explore other areas of...

Victoria Garrick: The Hidden Opponent

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Garrick played volleyball at then ranked #1 USC and worked her way from walk-on to starter. As with many successful athletes, she appeared to...

Yoga Lessons with Stevi Self

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Physically, yoga practice can bring flexibility, strength, and a different approach to training. However, yoga brings all of these things for the mind...

Goalsetting is a Lifestyle

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are approaching the end of what has been an extremely bizarre semester and we are looking toward the end of an equally bizarre year. On Unit3d we h...

Real Men Wear Feels

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a great deal about the stigma around mental illness and seeking help, but the stigma is at its strongest with men. The idea around what it mea...

Break Down The Stigma: Engage!

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the missions of the UNIT3D podcast is to break down the stigma that surrounds mental illness, and this stigma is very strong within the Black c...

No Struggle No Story

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Your scars say you found a way, you’re stronger than what tried to hurt you.” – Joshua RadinAthletes benefit from hearing other athletes talk...

Soldiering On

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Embrace the suck” is a phrase that embodies a military mindset. Athletics culture and the military have more in common that we might thing, and e...

Gatta Lotta Love for Gen Z

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As has been discussed before on Unit3d, there has been a shift in conversation and prioritization of mental health and wellness over the past decade, ...

Killer Self Care: Gabby Reece

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The art of self-care is a life-long pursuit and although we all have different ways of approaching how we take care of ourselves, we all must make an ...

Just Keep Swimming

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Enna Selmanovic was a swimmer at University of Cincinnati training for Olympic trials when she had a career-ending injury. Working through issues of i...

Gettin' Gritty With It

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In order to face a fall of uncertainty we will all need to tap in to our inner resources. Dr. Tom Golightly discusses the concept of Grit as one that ...

Optimism and Advice from the NCAA

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The beginning of this semester, especially for sports, does not look like we would have imagined it 6 months ago. The NCAA has worked to support the h...

Closed Doors? Grind Through the Window

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This fall is going to be full of challenges and opportunities. Each one of us has it within ourselves to conquer the obstacles and learn from the expe...

Positive Vibes

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With so much uncertainty and so many obstacles facing us everyday, finding a positive approach can be difficult. Using our strengths and focusing on w...

Internal Revolution: Dr. Michael Gervais

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing who you are and what you value elevates your performance and as a high-performance psychologist working with the Seattle Seahawks for the past...

Who Do You Love?

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Self love is hard. Often times finding love for ourselves can be more difficult because we look at what we do to define our self-worth rather than who...

Step Up!

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With all that is going on in the world, so many of us have been looking for ways to put positivity into the world.  Step Up! is a bystander intervent...

Big T little t

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma can impact an individual for months, years, or even a lifetime. Traumatic events can be difficult to ignore; however, there are smaller events ...

Tee Up: CB Ball

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Conner Beth Ball was an SEC Golfer at the top of the game, but it’s her courage and resilience off the course that is most impressive. She shares he...

Timeless: 20 Years of Sport Psychology

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Student athletes are under more pressure and are experiencing more stress than ever before. As mental illness increases in the student athlete populat...

Behind Happy Faces

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Awareness is not enough when it comes to mental health; we need education in order to reduce stigma and for more people to reach out for help. Ross Sz...

Allyship

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has been impacted in one way or another by the events that have brought about much needed conversation and change around inequality and racis...

Olympic Optimist: Sam Kendricks

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sports have definitely looked different since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, and among the major changes is the delay of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic...

Therapy 101: Chickens and Fish

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is becoming much more common to hear that its OK to not be OK and at the end of every Unit3d episode I encourage listeners to reach out to a licens...

Franky Harrison: Story of an Ace

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Owning your story and loving yourself through the process is one of the bravest things you can do. – Brene BrownFranky Harrison is a beach volleybal...

Be Your Best Self

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Be careful what you say to yourself because you are always listening.” – Lisa M Hays An aspect of self-talk is self-coaching. We can get throu...

Shifts in the Conversation

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The way we talked about mental health has dramatically shifted in the past decade, and this is particularly true in the world of sports. Ivan Maisel, ...

The Phoenix Mindset

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are heading into the next few months with very little certainty. We all look for a map and a plan to feel better about where we are going, but righ...

Dam Worth It

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dam Worth It is a campaign at Oregon State University that serves as a call to student athletes to take care of their mental health because they are w...

Speaking the Truth (The Risk of Standing Up)

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a great deal of unrest right now. Many are protesting, speaking out against injustice and taking a stand. When athletes take a stand however,...

A Story Worth Telling

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every person has a story worth telling. That’s the driving philosophy behind D1on1, a platform for student athletes to tell their stories. Andrew Co...

ACT Now for your Mental Health

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a structured way to approach difficult transitions that can be helpful to move us through. When we accept t...

Brave Heart: Sydney Anderson

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The stigma that surrounds mental illness keeps so many silent. For those who struggle, the worry about what teammates, friends, coaches, family, and o...

Dual Pandemics: Coronavirus and Racism

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The past few weeks have been painful and heavy for our nation. Conversations are difficult and tensions are extremely high. The Black community is hur...

#RedShirtCoronaYear

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s conversation features two Senior All-American tennis players who had their season cut short by the pandemic crisis. In the midst of their pa...

Is it Ok? I'm Not OK!

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's becoming cliché (in a good way) to say it's ok to not be ok; but it's a lot harder to actually share when we aren’t ok. The cul...

Coach Speak

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spring seasons were cut short and there’s a great deal of uncertainty about the fall. Some athletes are feeling concerned about what coaches may be ...

Mindset is Everything

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We hear a lot about having "the right mindset", but what is the right mindset and how do you get it?  Dr. Ryan Pittsinger, Assistant Athlet...

Quarterback Conversations

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features two amazing men sharing their stories of resilience and love. They both happen to be quarterbacks at SEC schools, but it’s the...

The Ultimate Quest: Who are You?

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Right now is a time that many of us, particularly student atlhetes, may feel lost without school tasks or sport to tell us what to do or who we are. T...

Untold Athletes: Share Your Story

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This “bonus” episode features three athletes. David Ball, senior member of the BYU Men’s Tennis Team, is the creator of Untold Athletes, an onli...

Strength in Flexibility: Adapt

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have all heard that its only the strong who survive, but its actually those who can adapt who get through tough times! Dr. Mac Brown helps us to se...

Leadership Through COVID-19: 3 Athletic Directors

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Three Head Athletic Directors share their experiences, concerns, and insights into planning for an uncertain future in this Unit3d conversation. Keith...

Good Grief!

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s the loss of routine and connection or the loss of a loved one, everyone has experienced loss during the Covid-19 crisis and everyone is...

Mental Health: Shifts in the Conversation

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month!  Mark and Kym Hilinski, the founders of the Hilinski's Hope Foundation and Morgan ...

Time Management? Energy Management!

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As student athletes head into finals we all need to put in one last push to finish out what has been heck of a semester!  Dr. Kelli Moran-Miller, Dir...

Gratitude for the Win

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude is more than just feeling thankful.  Dr. Nicole Gabana, Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology at Florida State University and Certified M...

Self-Compassion: The Way to Win

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we hear a suggestion to engage in self compassion there can be resistance thinking that we will become indulgent, make excuses or generally let o...

The Certainty of Uncertainty

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No one knows when we can return to campus or what things will look like in the fall, or any time in the future for that matter. The unknown creates fe...

From Stressful Sleep to Restful Sleep

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s very common right now to be struggling with sleep. So many have been thrown out of routine, sent home to a different time zone, and the daily d...

All In: The Family

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For many of our student athletes, this time has brought the added bonus of quality family time…a LOT of family time. Although in many ways this is a...

Improving Performance While Away from the Game

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gyms are closed, fields/courts/tracks are locked up, and no one is able to train like they want. But does that mean you can’t improve? Dr. Adrian Fe...

Finding Balance: Food, Exercise and Life

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Boredom, stress, uncertainty and feeling overwhelmed can make it difficult to have balance in the way we eat, exercise and love.  Dr. Jen Carter, Cou...

Be Physically Distant; Socially Connect

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are physically distant, but are virtual social connections enough?  (And how import is it?)  Dr. Dave Botsford, Clinical and Sport Psychologist a...

Bored in the House: Tempted to Use

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Boredom, stress, anxiety and not having a time line for our next end goal can all be reasons that can lead to temptations to turn to drugs and and alc...

Redefine Routine

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having a solid, predictable routine can help us move effectively through tough times.  Dr. Chris Bader, Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Health...

R.A.I.N.

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jamey Houle, lead sport psychologist with Ohio State Athletics, discusses how mindfulness can help us manage our anxiety and reduce our stress.  ...

Why Now?

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is our mental health so vulnerable during this strange time of COVID-19?  Dr. Tom Golightly, licensed/team sport psychologist for BYU athletics, ...

Welcome to Unit3d

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas