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Health, Hope and Happiness

Health, Hope and Happiness

De : Dan Mucci
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Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health's podcast will focus on the mental health of student-athletes. C and A has partnered with Dr. Steve Graef, a Columbus-based sports psychologist, to provide information on various topics so coaches and parents can guide athletes to be mentally fit and strong. Each podcast will examine a topic from the perspective of a coach, parent and athlete. The goal is for all participants to understand their role and enjoy the experience of youth and high school athletics.Copyright Mission Advancement Art Divertissement et arts du spectacle Hygiène et vie saine Politique et gouvernement Psychologie Psychologie et psychiatrie
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  • Leadership classes for student-athletes that go beyond the athletic field

    Leadership classes for student-athletes that go beyond the athletic field
    Mar 26 2026
    In this episode of the Health, Hope and Happiness Podcast, we explore the powerful connection between leadership development and mental health in student-athletes. At Jackson High School in Stark County, Ohio, the softball program is taking a proactive approach—integrating weekly leadership sessions into their fall and winter conditioning routines.

    Led by senior players, these peer-driven classes create space for mentorship, accountability, and personal growth. The result is more than just improved performance on the field—it’s a stronger sense of resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being.

    Tune in to hear how this unique approach is shaping student-athletes into leaders, equipping them with skills that extend far beyond the game and preparing them for lifelong success.
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    24 min
  • The Emily Program - Anorexia_1

    The Emily Program - Anorexia_1
    Aug 19 2025
    C&A's Health, Hope and Happiness podcast concludes our three-part series in collaboration with the Emily Program, focused on healthy eating and the mental health of young athletes.

    In our first two episodes, we had powerful conversations with Brittany Davis and Megan Merrells about balanced nutrition, bigorexia and the pressure many athletes feel around body image.

    Now, in this final installment, we turn our attention to anorexia nervosa—specifically, how it impacts girls and female athletes. This is a serious and often overlooked issue, and we dig into how it affects not just performance, but overall well-being and mental health.

    Brittany, the Midwest senior regional director, and Megan, a registered dietitian, return with insightful, practical advice for coaches and parents. They break down what signs to look for and how to support athletes who might be struggling.

    It’s an important, eye-opening conversation with potentially life-saving takeaways. Let’s get into it.
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    45 min
  • What is the affect of bigorexia on male athletes?

    What is the affect of bigorexia on male athletes?
    Aug 11 2025
    The Health, Hope and Happiness podcast continues it's three-part series with the Emily Program discussing healthy eating habits for athletes. Today, Brittany Davis, the Midwest senior regional director, and Megan Merrells, a registered dietician, discuss bigorexia, and how this eating disorder affects male athletes.

    Although the term may sound new, 'bigorexia'—or muscle dysmorphia—is a growing mental health issue among male athletes. These are individuals who, despite being muscular or in peak physical condition, believe they’re never big or strong enough. Many continue to lift excessively, rely on supplements, and in some cases, even purge food in pursuit of an unattainable ideal.

    While eating disorders in female athletes have been extensively studied and discussed, male eating disorders often fly under the radar—overlooked by parents, coaches, and even athletic trainers. In today’s world of strength training, performance enhancement, and image-driven social media, it’s time we shift the conversation.

    In this episode, you'll hear a unique perspective on how male athletes view themselves—and learn how to spot the signs when self-image becomes self-destructive. It’s an important and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss."
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    44 min
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