The MascotYouAI Podcast

6. How Overcoming Depression and Suicidal Ideation Led to a Mental Health App with Harry Michel

** Content advisory** This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation and depression. Please take care of yourself when listening. In this episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Harry Michel, co-founder of MascotYouAI, reflects on his personal journey from childhood hardships to mental health advocacy. Harry shares how growing up in an environment filled with uncertainty and being adopted in high school shaped his path, including struggles with suicidal ideation. He opens up about the turning points in his life, particularly how his work with MascotYouAI allowed him to transform his hardships into a mission to help others. Harry discusses how self-awareness and vulnerability have been crucial in his healing process. This episode provides a powerful look into how facing personal challenges head-on can fuel a commitment to supporting others on their own mental health journeys.  Learn more about MascotYouAi https://mascotyou.ai/ [https://mascotyou.ai/] Connect with MascotYouAi https://www.instagram.com/mascotyouai/ [https://www.instagram.com/mascotyouai/]

5. What Transferring 3 Times Taught Me As A Student-Athlete with Riley Simmons

In this episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Riley Simmons, a track and field athlete at the University of Memphis, reflects on how her path to sports success was shaped by her determination to prove herself. From navigating the world of athletics as a newcomer to mastering field sports, Riley shares how she made obstacles into opportunities. She also discusses her use of social media to gain visibility and the lessons she learned from overcoming training setbacks from transferring. Riley opens up about her mental resilience and how sports became more than just competition, but a means of growing stronger through adversity. Listen to hear how Riley’s journey can inspire you to turn challenges into defining moments.  Connect with Riley Simmons https://www.instagram.com/riley.simmonsss [https://www.instagram.com/riley.simmonsss]  Learn more about MascotYouAi https://mascotyou.ai/ [https://mascotyou.ai/]

4. How My Cultural Identity Helps Me Stay Grounded As A Student-Athlete with Phoenix Dawn Miranda

In this episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Phoenix Dawn Miranda, a soccer player at the University of Colorado Boulder, talks about how she uses the values of “Aloha” to stay grounded in the midst of academic and athletic pressures. Phoenix discusses her early struggles and how sports became a way to navigate life’s uncertainties, particularly in managing the pressure of expectations. She opens up about how self-care and her connection to family have been crucial in maintaining mental health, and how she’s learned to trust her intuition in both soccer and life. Tune in for a candid conversation on balancing personal well-being with the demands of being a student-athlete. Connect with Phoenix: https://www.instagram.com/phoenix.miranda/ [https://www.instagram.com/phoenix.miranda/]  Learn more about MascotYouAi https://mascotyou.ai/ [https://mascotyou.ai/]

3. How Faith And Football Helped Me Fight Through Darkness with Isaiah Jacobs

In this powerful episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Isaiah Jacobs, a Division I football player at the University of Alabama Birmingham, opens up about how his life’s challenges led him to discover a purpose much bigger than himself. He shares his incredible journey, from growing up in hardship, including living in cars and facing severe trauma, to using football as a platform for service and impact. Isaiah talks about the moment he realized football wasn’t just an escape, but a means to give back. He dives deep into personal experiences with faith, a life-changing car accident, and how he’s now using his platform to serve others, including his teammates and his community. Listen in as Isaiah reflects on overcoming adversity, battling suicidal ideation, and ultimately finding a greater purpose through love, leadership, and resilience. This episode is filled with powerful lessons on how to rise above life’s toughest moments.  Connect with Isaiah Jacobs https://www.instagram.com/isaiahjacobs/ [https://www.instagram.com/isaiahjacobs/] Learn more about MascotYouAi https://mascotyou.ai/ [https://mascotyou.ai/]

2. How Fencing, Family, and Music Build Resilience with Michaela Joyce

In this episode of The MascotYouAi Podcast, Michaela Joyce, a junior fencer at the University of Notre Dame, opens up about how her journey in fencing has shaped her mental and emotional resilience. Michaela shares how she discovered her passion for the sport through a middle school demonstration and how her persistence and determination led her to break into a field where few look like her. She discusses the realities of being a minority in fencing, the importance of her family’s support, and the lessons she’s learned from overcoming adversity. Michaela also dives into how she navigates the pressures of being a student-athlete while traveling the world and using music as a way to process and heal from personal loss. Tune in as Michaela reflects on how fencing, her personal growth, and the community she’s built within the sport have shaped her mental resilience. Connect with Michaela Joyce: https://www.instagram.com/michaelanicolejoyce/ [https://www.instagram.com/michaelanicolejoyce/ ] Learn more about MascotYouAi: https://mascotyou.ai/ [https://mascotyou.ai/] Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mascotyouai/ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mascotyouai/]