The Athlete Confidential
Welcome to The Athlete Confidential where we believe that we are humans first, and athletes second. Stories by athletes for athletes that focus on topics coaches don't always discuss at practice. We are not here to talk about performance goals, training plans or game tactics... well maybe a little, but, our main focus is to cover topics outside of training and performance. Rather we aim to encourage conversations about mental health, abuse, relationships, education, equality and much more. At The Athlete Confidential we seek to empower the human within every athlete.
Episodes
35 episodes
Navigating Change
In this solo episode, host Gabbie Ewing shares updates on everything happening behind the scenes at The Athlete Confidential, along with some personal life changes. Reflecting on the transitions in her life, Gabbie is reminded of a significant ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:05
No More Secrets: A Story of Navigating Sport and Identity ft. Anna Miller
In this episode we are joined by Anna Miller, former collegiate soccer player and current overseas goalie who shares her coming out story and the internal struggles she faced exploring her queer identity while maintaining her athlete identity.<...
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1:28:29
It's Cool to Care ft. Mental Health Therapist DJ Ahana
We sit down with DJ Ahana, a former college basketball player turned mental health therapist. From team manager to starter, DJ shares his unconventional journey through college sports and what kept him motivated through it all. DJ eventually di...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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52:54
Secret Life of a Professional Athlete ft. Audrey Baldwin
Audrey Baldwin, a former professional soccer player with over nine years of experience overseas, shares her unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of the game. Audrey takes us behind the scenes, revealing the challenges...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:04:26
Love Yourself ft. Brandon Allen
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health struggles, including thoughts of suicide. If you or someone you know is having a crisis please call or text 988.Former football player turned entrepreneur...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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48:28
Book Club: "Everything I Got" ft. Author Julia Allain
In this episode, we are joined by the Author of "Everything I Got," Julia Allain. Julia is a former athlete and current mental skills coach who wrote a book that includes 30 lessons about "what you give, what you get, and how you grow through s...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:39
Retired Not Expired ft. Morgan Bullock
We're joined by Morgan Bullock, a former DI softball player turned life coach and founder of Sportswomen Co. Morgan shares her journey of transitioning from the high-pressure world of collegiate athletics to the multifaceted realm of "real" lif...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:45
Mental Health Matters ft. Miho Arai (Revisit)
Happy National Athletic Trainer Appreciation Day.Celebrate by revisiting our episode with University of Portland Senior Athletic Trainer, Miho Arai on mental health.We sit down with Miho Arai, Senior Athletic Trainer from the Univer...
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56:06
The Student-Athlete Voice ft. Will Bush
In this episode, we are joined by Will Bush, a student-athlete at the University of Portland. As the SAAC president, Will is on a mission to ensure that the voices and needs of student-athletes are heard and addressed, especially when it comes ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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54:00
Dismantle the Patriarchy ft. Mo Fitz
In this episode, we are joined by Mo Fitzgerald, possibly one of the coolest people we know. Mo is completely unfiltered and unapologetic and we love her for that. As a competitive athlete, she brings firsthand experiences and insights into the...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:37:03
The Hardest Truth
Kicking off season two with a solo episode.In this episode, The Athlete Confidential Podcast Host, Gabbie Ewing shares her hardest truth. Gabbie reveals the real reason that pushed her to retire from sport. She shares a part of her stor...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:05:36
Exposure Therapy ft. Willey
In this episode we are joined by Willey who we have claimed as our female sport expert and just all around cool human. She's not just your average sports fanatic; she's lived and breathed the game herself. In this episode we dive into the world...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:25:29
The Power of Self Talk ft. Dr. Adrian Ferrera
Dr. Adrian Ferrera, Sport Psychology Consultant, joins us on this episode to discuss the relationship between the mind, mental health and performance. We cover the importance of self talk, repairing relationships, and knowing what questions to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:02:34
Lead with Love ft. Sarah Golemme Co-Founder of Jordyn Clark Foundation
Trigger Warning: Topics such as suicide and suicide ideation are discussed in this episode. We're joined by Sarah Golleme, who shares her journey of grief after losing her teammate and cherished friend, Jordyn Clark. Sarah and Jord...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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51:11
Do What's Best for YOU ft. Brae Akana
Join us in this episode as we sit down with Brae Akana, a former UH Manoa volleyball player who recently bid farewell to her college athletic career. Brae takes us through her thought process and considerations that led to her decision, highlig...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:21:57
Embracing Our Pace ft. Karelle Edwards-Perry
Trigger Warning: Topics of abuse and suicide are discussed in this episode. We sit down with Karelle Edwards-Perry LMHCA, CMPC, a former Canadian National Team Hurdler, as she shares her story in this podcast episode. Karelle opens...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:12:40
The Power of Story Sharing ft. Jonathan Curran
This time, we're diving into the world of student-athletes with Jonathan Curran, a golfer in his fifth year at Saint Mary's who's changing the game. See, Jonathan loves golf, but life threw him a curveball with some his mental health stru...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:06:48
Is this Grief? with Mac Founder of The Sideline Perspective
Join us for a compelling episode featuring Mac from "The Sideline Perspective" as we delve into the often-unexplored world of grieving the loss of sports and dismantling society's expectations that athletes should always be invulnerable. Mac sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:00:15
Mental Health Matters ft. Athletic Trainer Miho Arai
We sit down with Miho Arai, Senior Athletic Trainer from the University of Portland who's on a mission to champion mental health in the world of sports. With a refreshing perspective, Miho emphasizes the importance of taking care of our minds a...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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56:06
Value Driven Actions with Mental Performance Coach Alex Barene
Mental performance coaching mock up session and post session discussion with mental performance coach Alex Barene and your host of The Athlete Confidential Podcast Gabbie Ewing.Alex takes Gabbie through a mock up mental performance coac...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:03:24
We Just Need Someone to Talk to ft. Tyler Ichiki
In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Ichiki, a former collegiate golfer who experienced firsthand the challenges of anxiety, self-imposed pressure, and the impact they can have on performance. Tyler shares his personal journey of rediscoveri...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:52
Reclaiming Purpose: Unfiltered ft. Taiana Tolleson
We dive deep into the personal journey of Taiana Tolleson, a former D1 soccer player who faced immense mental struggles during her time as a college athlete. Taiana shares her raw and honest account of how she distanced herself from the sport a...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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49:14
Redefining Masculinity ft. Baron Rapozo
Baron Rapozo, jiu-jitsu athlete and sports performance coach joins us for this episode of The Athlete Confidential Podcast. Brace yourself for an authentic conversation that delves into a journey of self-discovery. Baron takes us through some o...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:59
I Just Want to Move On
Embark on a captivating solo episode as I delve into the uncharted territory of moving on from the world of sports. After an unexpected break down following a triggering event, I explore the challenging transition that often goes unnoticed. I c...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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18:45
Toxic Coaches ft. Alexa Antipas
Alexa Antipas a former DI NCAA collegiate fencer speaks up about her experience with a toxic coach, which ultimately left her walking away from the sport she once loved with a bitter taste in her mouth. However, Alexa seeks to break the cycle o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:56