In the final episode, we take a look at all of the progress that's been made in the realm of mental health and athletics. We look at what's being done, what can be done, differences you and other individuals can make, differences organizations can make, and more. Featuring interviews with 5x World Boxing Champion Mia St. John, 2x NFL All-Pro Kyle Turley, NHL veteran Connor Carrick, Hilinski's Hope founders Mark and Kym Hilinski, Janell Kalifey, and Dr. Janet Finlayson. Also hear from many of the others we've heard from throughout the earlier episodes of this podcast.

In 2010, Matt Derenbecker was one of the most highly sought after high school basketball recruits in the country. Off the court, however, he was fighting demons most were completely unaware of. Pressure, mental health struggles, addiction, and more all mounted on him. In this episode, his mother, Trina Derenbecker, tells his story. Dr. Janet Finlayson of Premier Sport Psychology and Janell Kalifey also weigh in. The final episode coming Friday, July 19.

Women's athletics has seen its popularity skyrocket the past few years, especially in basketball. There's no doubt that things are better in the world of women's sports than every before. That doesn't mean there isn't still a lot of work to do. In this episode, I speak with 2x NCAA champion and former WNBA player Val Whiting about her mental health struggles, the realities of being a female athlete and the toll that can take on women's mental health, and the specific issues facing women's athletics today. I also speak with Tulane sideline reporter and Before the Whistle podcast host Maddy Hudak about her experiences being a woman in sports reporting and the female experience with toxic fandom. Dr. Janet Finlayson of Premier Sport Psychology, and Janell Kalifey also speak. Episode 5 coming Monday, July 15.