Tag Archives: anxiety
Wellness Wednesday: April 17, 2024
I watched a video and was caught off guard. It’s a poignant reminder of the importance of checking in on those around us. Often, the struggles someone faces aren’t visible on the surface. Simply reaching out, whether it’s a text …
Wellness Wednesday: July 26, 2023
Recently, I shared a story about a former athlete who allowed baseball to define his self-worth. I’ve been overwhelmed by the feedback and the personal stories that some of you have shared. Several of you privately recounted your struggles, expressing …
Wellness Wednesday: June 14, 2023
I’m Introducing this week’s Wellness Wednesday with great news! Today, we had the honor of making our donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North Bay and District. The new location was buzzing with people working tirelessly to support …
Wellness Wednesday: April 19, 2023
Thanks for tuning into Wellness Wednesday! Today, we’ll be discussing the inspiring stories of Austin Meadows, an outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, and Daniel Bard, the current closer for the Colorado Rockies, who have both bravely confronted their mental health …
Against all odds, Ariel Beck will always radiate Sunshine
It’s not too often that you get to speak with a person so genuine. Growing up on a ranch in Montana, Ariel “Sunshine” Beck was one of the first female fighters to be featured exclusively on the UFC’s The Ultimate …
TBT: An Interview with Chris Herren, former Nugget, Celtic, and subject of ESPN 30 for 30 film
I’m nearing the finish line in my Master’s degree in Leadership through Northeastern University. It’s been one hell of journey over the past five or six years and I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished. To say that upgrading and self-improvement …
Former Cardinals pitcher Bob Tewksbury takes the game of life to a new level
Bob Tewksbury has been to the top of the mountain. He appeared in over 300 MLB games and was third in the 1992 NL Cy Young voting behind Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. He’s also faced challenges that countless athletes …
ComebackSZN: Johnny Manziel is poised to prove the haters wrong
I don’t think there’s anyone more hated in recent memory than Johnny Manziel. People despised him in college, they despised him in the NFL, and even on the comeback trail they’re probably wishing him to fail. Now don’t get me …
#sicknotweak Michael Landsberg delivers a hard-hitting message
Michael Landsberg is one of the most well-known personalities in Canadian broadcasting. He hosted Off The Record on TSN from 1997 to 2015 and over 5,000 episodes of TSN’s SportsDesk. Landsberg is also a mental health advocate. He’s spoken openly about …
Director, Erik Nilsen discusses the MLB B.A.T. program
The GM’s Perspective recently spoke with Erik Nilsen, Director, Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) at Major League Baseball. B.A.T. was formed in 1986 by former MLB’ers. It was originally funded confidentially to help members of an exclusive fraternity who were in need of assistance …