In this episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Phoenix Dawn Miranda, a soccer player at the University of Colorado Boulder, talks about how she uses the values of “Aloha” to stay grounded in the midst of academic and athletic pressures. Phoenix discusses her early struggles and how sports became a way to navigate life’s uncertainties, particularly in managing the pressure of expectations. She opens up about how self-care and her connection to family have been crucial in maintaining mental health, and how she’s learned to trust her intuition in both soccer and life. Tune in for a candid conversation on balancing personal well-being with the demands of being a student-athlete.

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In this powerful episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Isaiah Jacobs, a Division I football player at the University of Alabama Birmingham, opens up about how his life’s challenges led him to discover a purpose much bigger than himself. He shares his incredible journey, from growing up in hardship, including living in cars and facing severe trauma, to using football as a platform for service and impact. Isaiah talks about the moment he realized football wasn’t just an escape, but a means to give back. He dives deep into personal experiences with faith, a life-changing car accident, and how he’s now using his platform to serve others, including his teammates and his community. Listen in as Isaiah reflects on overcoming adversity, battling suicidal ideation, and ultimately finding a greater purpose through love, leadership, and resilience. This episode is filled with powerful lessons on how to rise above life’s toughest moments.

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In this episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Michaela Joyce, a junior fencer at the University of Notre Dame, opens up about how her journey in fencing has shaped her mental and emotional resilience. Michaela shares how she discovered her passion for the sport through a middle school demonstration and how her persistence and determination led her to break into a field where few look like her. She discusses the realities of being a minority in fencing, the importance of her family’s support, and the lessons she’s learned from overcoming adversity. Michaela also dives into how she navigates the pressures of being a student-athlete while traveling the world and using music as a way to process and heal from personal loss. Tune in as Michaela reflects on how fencing, her personal growth, and the community she’s built within the sport have shaped her mental resilience.

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