
Unit3d
Hilinski’s Hope brings you Unit3d - a podcast where sport psychologists and mental health professionals team up to hold conversations for student athletes on mental health. Many of us share common concerns, these discussions are a reminder that we are not alone, but unit3d in this world together. Welcome to the Hilinski’s hope, mind, spirit, and performance playbook. If you have any questions or topics you would like for us to discuss, please email us at info@hilinskishope.org. Unit3d is hosted by Dr. Josie Nicholson, licensed psychologist and sport psychologist for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Episodes
257 episodes
ACL Dudes, Hawaiian Bread and Rocky
On this episode of Unit3d, Ryan sits down with collegiate Running Back, Albert Kunickis III. They talk about their faith, their ACL connection, the adversity they’ve faced throughout their lives, and the power of perspective.Alber...
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25:16

Live In Your Truth
Ryan “Hilly” and Northwestern University Running Back, Cam Porter “CPO”, dive deep into self-reflection. Through injury and recovery, the teammates talk about their friendship and their struggles to stay true to their identities outside of spor...
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27:47

We All Cope Differently
On this episode of Unit3d Ryan talks with University of South Carolina Offensive Lineman, Jakai Moore, about the struggles Jakai has faced during his collegiate career and how he copes with adversity, on and off the field. Jakai sa...
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26:26

The Strength of Storytelling
Listen in to “Episode 0” as Ryan Hilinski talks about his new role with Unit3d and the path the podcast is taking this fall. Ryan is joined by Mark Hilinski who shares how powerful storytelling has been on their journey with Hilinski’s Hope and...
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31:03

Unit3d:: Hope Talks
Over the past four and a half years, Unit3d has been hosted by Sport Psychologist, Dr. Josie Nicholson. Through 250 plus episodes it's been a place where mental health professionals' team up to hold conversations for student-athletes. These dis...
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0:54

ReUnit3d:Quarterback Conversations
During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. Please enjoy your summer, and re-enjoy the episode chosen by Kym Hilinski, Quarterback Conversations featuring Brian Mauer and Ryan Hilins...
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44:20

ReUnit3d:Positive Vibes
During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being introduced by students from Indiana University who have participated in a sport psychology class w...
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30:46

ReUnit3d: People Care More Than You Know: Joe Taylor
During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being introduced by students from Indiana University who have participated in a sport psychology class w...
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41:16

ReUnit3d: Music, the Great Connector
During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. Please enjoy your summer, and re-enjoy the episode chosen by Mark Hilinski, Music, the Great Connector.Music is universal; just ab...
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42:59

ReUnit3d:The Magic Portal
During the month of July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being introduced by students from Indiana University who have participated in a sport psychology class where the U...
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47:28

ReUnit3d: Good in a Crisis
During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being introduced by students from Indiana University who have participated in a sport psychology class w...
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44:28

ReUnit3d: Going Pro in Identity
During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being introduced by students from Indiana University who have participated in a sport psychology class w...
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47:13

ReUnit3d:Gratitude is my Lifestyle
During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being introduced by students from Indiana University who have participated in a sport psychology class w...
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45:41

ReUnit3d:Don't Walk Away from Life:Harlee Walker
During the months of June and July, the Unit3d podcast will be airing great episodes from the past. These episodes have been chosen and are being introduced by students from Indiana University who have participated in a sport psychology class w...
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41:17

During and After the Jersey:Caitlin Broadwell
Caitlin Broadwell is the mental health case manager for Long Beach State University, helping athletes navigate through their career and connect with resources to support them in their journey. Having played volleyball in college and then ...
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32:08

Relax & Refresh
With the semester ending we are headed into summer. Summer used to be a break between one school year ending to another one starting, but more and more summer is becoming a time to work out, train, and practice before the season. With less ...
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43:02

What Can You Do? Avery Camp
Often when we face adversity we can focus on limitations and loss. Avery Camp is a wheelchair basketball national champion and wheelchair tennis four time national champion. She has reached a rank of as high as #37 in the world in wheelchair te...
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31:19

Value Your Why
When we play sports as a kid, we play because it’s fun. As we get older, things can become more complex. When we are good at a sport, we get more invested in the outcome, more people become involved and invested in our performance, and we can l...
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47:21

Reppin' Athlete Mental Health
As a former athlete Jeremy Gray understands the mental health challenges that can happen, whether it's due to the stress and expectations of performance or the depression that can happen as a result of the inevitable transition that happens awa...
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40:54

Tackle Depression
Bill Kvalheim played football in college, but his biggest challenge would hit him once he graduated. Bill had experienced some anxiety and depression before, but without his purpose (which had been playing football), he felt lost and aimless. H...
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44:42

Critique the Critic
Athletes are often hard on themselves, particularly when it comes to past performances. Overly critical post-performance analyses are often inaccurate and unhelpful. Constantly berating ourselves for mistakes or missed opportunities can rob us ...
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46:13

Athletes OnBalance:Walt Norley
The awareness around student-athlete mental health has come so far in the last couple of decades, although we still have a long way to go. Walt Norley was a quarterback at Ohio State and University of Georgia. Although he had success in his ath...
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49:14

Music:The Great Connector
Music is universal; just about everyone has a type of music they love, a favorite song, or soothing sound they prefer. Music and sound has been used in many ways to improve or maintain mental health as well as boost performance. On this episode...
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