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Pressing Forward Podcast
The purpose of The Pressing Forward channel is to inspire , educate , and empower you. Host, Nowoola Awopetu, a former Division I athlete at Villanova University, speaks to selectively vetted & credentialed mental health professionals to speak on various topics pertaining to mental health. These...
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Positioned for Purpose: Redefining Success as a Student-Athlete
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In this episode of the Pressing Forward Podcast, we dive into what it truly means to position yourself for success as a student-a...
Standards Over Fantasies: Building a Foundation for Success
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In this week’s episode, we examine how personal standards function as the foundation for both achievement and daily practice. The...
Keys to Building Wealth and True Prosperity in Life with Dr. William Danko | Co- Author of Millionaire Next Door
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"After 31 years on the marketing faculty, including nine as chair, Bill Danko achieved emeritus status in 2007 at the School of B...
From the Court to a New Calling: Loli Gomez on Resilience and Divine Intervention
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This week's episode features Loli Gomez, Sports Performance Coach, and Former Division 1 WBB athlete at San Diego State Universi...
Finding Balance: A Dive into the World of Professional Water Polo with Olympian Simone van de Kraats
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This weeks episode we speak with Simone van de Kraats ( @simonevandekraats_ ), World Champion/ European Champion and Olympian. In...
Serenity Douglas: An 8x All-American Telling Stories Beyond the Game
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This episode features Serenity Douglas, Sports Anchor at KYTXCBS19, University of Texas Track & Field Alum.
Serenity, an...
"Who Am I Outside of My Sport?", The Role of Identity, Faith & Family in Shaping Athletic Success with Talia Edmonds
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Have you ever wondered how the children of athletes carve their own paths in the world of sports? Talia Edmonds, a volleyball sta...
How Being Overlooked & Battling Injuries Helped Build Resilience and Grit with All- American Sprinter, Kalen Walker
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This episode, we sit down with, All- American Sprinter and school record holder in the 60M and 100M at University of Iowa, Kalen...
Introduction to Personal Finance | Tom Mihok |Executive Director, Banker at J.P Morgan Private Bank
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On week's this episode of the podcast - we sit down with Tom Mihok, Executive Director, Banker at J.P Morgan Private Bank. We dis...
Marginalized Communities & Mental Health | Sheila Arias | LMFT
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On this week’s episode of The Pressing Forward Podcast, we take a deep dive into the challenges that marginalized communities fac...
What Is Mindfulness and How Can It Benefit You? | Dr. Nicole Tetreault | Neuroscientist, Ph.D
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Anxiety disorders affects 40 million adults , ages 18 and older every year.
On this week’s episode of The Pressing Forward...
The Cycle of Generational Trauma | Dr. Okosi | Pressing Forward Podcast
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We kick off Season 3 of the Pressing Forward podcast as we sit down with @dr.okosi_psych, and explore how generational trauma can...
1 on 1 with Founder of "MetaNu" & Mental Skills Advisor, Vincent Duffy | Pressing Forward Podcast |
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On this week's episode, we sit down with founder of MetaNu and Mental Skills Advisor, Vincent Duffy, to discuss how he overcame t...
Rise Above Judgment: Building Courage and Confidence | Nowoola Awopetu | Pressing Forward Podcast
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"What will they think?" A question that remains a stumbling block and holds many back from pursuing their dreams. If I said I'm n...
"How to Overcome Performance Anxiety" | Dr. Nancy Graber | (LMHC, Mental Skills Trainer, and Sports & Performance Consultant)
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This week on The Pressing Forward Podcast, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Dr. Nancy Graber, sport and performance consultant...
"Overcoming Depression While I was in the NFL" | Trey Johnson | NFL Vet |
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On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with NFL veteran Trey Johnson, who shares his experience with athletic burnout af...
"4 Lessons I Learned that Shaped My Athletic Career" | Nowoola Awopetu
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This weeks episode is centered around “4 Things I Wish I Knew As a Younger Athlete”.
1. Understand and Appreciate P...
"It's Cool To Make Plans but You Have To EXECUTE" | Nowoola Awopetu
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On this week's episode we discuss the importance of execution, and why it's so important. Whether it's goal planning, starting a...
"How to Set Healthy Boundaries & Build Positive Relationships" with Latiesha Wiggins, Mental Health Counselor
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On this week’s episode of The Pressing Forward Podcast, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Latiesha Wiggins to discuss setting e...
Pro Soccer Player Talks Growing Up in Nigeria, Moving to the US, & Becoming a Pro
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On this episode of The Pressing Forward Podcast, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with professional soccer player Boluwatife Akinyo...
"Uncovering Our Trauma & How It Affects Us" | LPC, Hillary Aponte- Chimelis
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On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with LPC Hillary Aponte-Chimelis to discuss trauma, its effects, and the role cul...
"Finding My Purpose" | Former Division 1 Basketball Player | Emily Esposito
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This week's guest former Maine Gatorade Player of the Year , Division 1 basketball player, Emily Esposito, speaks on the high an...
What It's Like Attending A PWI As Black Athlete and First- Generation College Student | Tobi Joshuaville |
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On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Tobi Joshuaville, former student-athlete at Rosemont College and current NCA...
First Time in Therapy? This May Answer Some Questions | Dr. Taunya Tinsley |
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On this episode of The Pressing Forward Podcast, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Dr. Taunya Tinsley to discuss her athletic j...
How Greg Senat Went From D1 Basketball Player to NFL Draft Pick
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On this week's episode of the Pressing Forward, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Offensive Lineman for The New York Jets, Greg...
Life After Sports: The Best Advice For Athletes | NFL Vet & Motivational Speaker Jeremiah Brown
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On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Jeremiah Brown, former NFL player turned life coach, motivational speaker, a...
Why is Suicide Becoming So Prevalent in College Athletics? | Lexi Blackwell |
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Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Lexi, founder of Athlete Second, to discuss the importance of mental health awareness in spor...
Overcoming "Perfectionist Mindset" as an Athlete | Dr. Rick Neff | Sports Psychologist
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Host, Nowoola Awopetu, sits down with Sports Psychologist, Dr. Rick Neff, as he discusses the stigma behind mental health, and pe...
How "Adversity, Faith & Discipline" Shaped Taekwondo Olympian, Crystal Weekes
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Host, Nowoola Awopetu, sits down with Two-time Pan American Taekwondo Champion, and Olympian Crystal Weekes, as she shares how he...
"Mental Health Battles, NIL, & Financial Knowledge" | NFL Vet | Trey Johnson
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On this week's episode, host Nowoola Awopetu, sits down with former Denver Broncos CB, now financial advisor, Trey Johnson to dis...
"Lessons from Adversity" from 8-Year NFL Vet & NY Jets Safeties Coach, Marquand Manuel
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Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with an 8-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, and current New York Jets safeties coach to talk...
Nowoola Awopetu Speaks on "Coping With An Injury" as an Athlete & Mental Health
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In this episode, Nowoola Awopetu opens up about the challenges of coping with an injury as an athlete. He shares personal reflect...
"Finding Your Identity Outside of the Game" as an Athlete w Nowoola Awopetu
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The Pressing Forward kicks off Season 1, EP.1 speaking on the difficulties of finding one's identity outside their sport, why it'...