Taneka Lewis is a former collegiate basketball player, computer engineer, physicist, author and blogger. She is also a mental health advocate, which is motivated by her experiences with post-athlete depression and other life challenges. Taneka and I also discussed the lack of diversity in the classes she took for her degrees as well as in her field now. Inclusion and diversity are so important in the classroom and workforce, and we are slowly yet surely seeing changes with women and POC founding and running more businesses. Here’s a link to Taneka’s book: https://www.tidbitsoftee.com/growth-in-the-garden and blog: https://www.tidbitsoftee.com/cup-of-tea-personal-growth ! Enjoy the show!! [ IG: @syt.podcast || Twitter: @samariewalker ] National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255; To learn more about mental health visit: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

SPEAK YOUR TRUTH! Podcast (SYT)

TANEKA LEWIS

It was a blessing to speak with someone who is so passionate about their faith, their journey, and their calling! Tyler is a creator by nature, specifically a painter. She uses her art, which includes real hair yarn, to promote color inclusivity and self-love amongst Black women and men. During our 45 minute conversation, we had a great lengthy chat about 1.) faith and spirituality, 2.) bad breakups leading to healing and breakthroughs and 3.) the importance of self-love, self-care and self-forgiveness. Listening to Tyler, your own personal faith will be LIT ON FIRE with passion and a tremendous amount of self-belief. Oh by the way, did I mention Tyler is TWENTY-SEVEN and was able to quit her 9-5 to pursue her now dream-turned-reality!? YOU GO GIRL ?????? Shop Inspire by Tyler: @inspirebytyler on Instagram or inspirebytyler.com [ IG: @syt.podcast || Twitter: @samariewalker ] National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255; To learn more about mental health visit: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

TYLER CLARK

Jordyn Calhoun is a business owner, mental health advocate and mother. I’ve been familiar with Jordyn since high school and she was even kind enough to come to one of my college basketball games in Alabama! She’s a very rare type of person to come across-EXTREMELY kind, intelligent, passionate, and the true definition of free spirited. Jordyn isn’t afraid to be herself and thankfully that showed during this recording! We chatted about 1.) motherhood, 2.) protecting our Black men, 3.) advocating for mental health, and 4.) the importance of traveling. I had so much fun during this episode and am excited for you all to hear it! [ IG: @syt.podcast || Twitter: @samariewalker ] National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255; To learn more about mental health visit: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

JORDYN CALHOUN

Josh is everything you’d want your own son to be. Intelligent. Funny. Handsome. A stand up guy. Very kind. I can go on! I enjoyed my conversation and tome with Josh and learned so much from him. In this episode you’ll hear about 1.) his journey from being a high school athlete to choosing track and field at UK 2.) how certain experiences back home led him to living his purpose and settling down in Kentucky and 3.) his opinion on racism and the current state of America. I’m so excited to be back for season 3 and hope you all enjoy!! [ IG: @syt.podcast || Twitter: @samariewalker ] National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255; To learn more about mental health visit: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

JOSH NADZAM

Real life convo about my mommy issues. Very empty waiting on a mother’s embrace that I never have or will feel. Not physical. Nah, mental emotional spiritual. It’s hurt not having a mom I can call and just vent to. Just be me. Without being criticized or told who to be what to be what to do how to do it and why. So I’m sorry to everyone I’ve ever done that to. My brother. My wife. My exes. My friends. I’m sorry. I’m sorry I pushed whoever away because I never felt real love. My parents don’t love themselves. They could never love ME. They love their idea of me and because I’m not that, never have been, I’m not desirable as a daughter to them. I’m in control now. I take full responsibility. I can’t be shit nobody want me to be. You ain’t God. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

My Mother Doesn’t Love HERSELF & it Hurts Me: I Gots Mommy Issues ???

I’m so glad you joined us today! In this episode, you’ll hear Mark Russell and I discuss the power of controlling your emotions to achieve your absolute highest potential. Now, controlling doesn’t mean suppressing or ignoring. Controlling means possessing the skillset to experience what we’re feeling, understand why we feel that way, let it go, and take any other POSITIVE necessary action. *FUN FACT: Mark is a former English professional rugby standout, playing for two of the top rugby teams, the London Harelquins and Blackheath. I didn’t know this until Mark told me during the interview!!* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

MARK RUSSELL: London based Emotional Intelligence Coach

Isaiah Lamb has one heck of a story! I’m grateful he came on SYT! to share it. Isaiah grew up in homelessness with his parents and siblings, all while going to school and playing basketball at an extremely high level. He suffered two ACL’s tears: one in 9th grade, one in 12th. All of his scholarships went out the window, except a few. He graduated from Marist, is now playing overseas, is a personal trainer during the off-season, a business owner, and is a man of service! I’m excited for you all to hear Isaiah’s episode! Thanks for tuning in!! Make sure to RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE! @fitlikelamb (YouTube & IG)|@thelambshow (YouTube) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

ISAIAH LAMB: Pro basketball player, personal trainer & biz owner

I had so much fun recording this episode and listening to a proud, yet humble, spiritually, kind, educated Black man SPEAK HIS TRUTH! Tim, like myself, is from Ohio, had private school privileges, played sports, and traveled. We also notice the economic and educational disparities between blacks/other POC and whites, and are doing our part to solve that problem. Tim is also a PhD student at the University of Maryland, where he’s the Program Director of Student-Athlete Career Development, furthering his education to better aid him in tackling these issues. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

(Future Dr.) Tim F. Bryson: Director of Student-Athlete Career Development @ University of Maryland

Christian Straka is a former tennis player turned Mindset Coach. He discovered his inability to consistently perform at his highest level had nothing to do with the physical aspect of the game, yet his mindset. That discovery sparked curiosity in Christian, so he spent 6 years doing “supervised coaching” before becoming a mindset coach for Adidas Runners and a business owner! Coach Straka is more than well-versed on mindfulness and wellness. Enjoy this episode and learn something! Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

CHRISTIAN STRAKA: Adidas Runners Global Mindset Coach

In this 5 min podcast episode, I briefly describe and share my experience with therapy. There is a video on Instagram as well (@samariewalker/@speakyourtruth_podcast). I will be releasing a more detailed video and episode soon about why I started therapy in the first place, how long “the process” took for me specifically, and the whirlwind of emotions experienced during healing. I hope you enjoy! Thanks as always for listening! Please rate, review and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

Brief therapy experience pt.1

David Nurse: The man. Myth. Living legend. The NBA Life Optimization Coach held 4 World Records for his unmatched shooting skills at one point and was further rewarded for it with a position with the Brooklyn Nets as their shooting coach. We had a great conversation about the importance of mental skills in life and sports, working to become your best-most optimal self, and strengthening your strengths. We even talked a little about coronavirus and the unfortunate impacts it’s having on our entire world at this time. David shares info with us about his book called Pivot & Go coming out VERY soon, as well as his podcast The 1% Podcast! Grab a notebook and pen. David Nurse is a whole life changer out here! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

David Nurse: NBA Life Optimization Coach

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SPEAK YOUR TRUTH! Podcast (SYT) (Trailer)

Liam and I met while I was at work and we had the opportunity to share stories of our experiences with basketball and the military. Once Liam brought up mental health, (and not to mention the good vibes ?) I knew I had to have him on the show! Take a listen to this NEW episode of SPEAK YOUR TRUTH to learn more about Liam's experiences with mental health and the military! Hotlines: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1800-273-8255 • NAMI: 1800-950-NAMI (6264) • United Way: 2-1-1 OR 1800-543-7709 • National Domestic Violence Hotlne: 1800-799-7233 • RAINN: 1800-656-HOPE (4673) • Unemployment: usa.gov/unemployment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

LIAM KENT

Jamaal May is one savvy dude! Smart, go-getter, business-man. He tells his story of going from college student-athlete to Brand Manager for some the same athletes he played with. Jamaal and I discussed transitioning from student-athlete to the real world, race issues in the NFL (let's call it what it is), and much more! Thanks for tuning in! • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1800-273-8255 • NAMI: 1800-950-NAMI (6264) • United Way: 2-1-1 OR 1800-543-7709 • National Domestic Violence Hotlne: 1800-799-7233 • RAINN: 1800-656-HOPE (4673) • Unemployment: usa.gov/unemployment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

JAMAAL MAY: Athlete Brand Manager

So, I was going to edit this episode, but 1.) It's too funny to cut/leave anything out and 2.) I want listeners to experience the joy and power of true friendship. Anma and I met 4-5 years ago at the airport in Madrid, instantly connected, didn't exchange anyyy sort of contact info when it was time to go, yet still found each other. It's been a match made in Heaven ever since ? in between our laugh breaks and jokes, you'll hear us discussing the process of choosing a college, the importance of support and friendship during our adolescent years (especially when dealing with mental health), family and knowing where you come from, and a whole bunch of other stuff! The hour conversation is packed with tons of useful advice for athletes of all sports and levels, inspiration for EVERYONE and will be sure to bring some humor to your Good Sunday! As always, thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samarie/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

Anma Onyeuku

Inspired by my own struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidality stemming from basketball, SPEAK YOUR TRUTH! Podcast originated as a platform for athletes to share their stories and knowledge about the intersection of mental health and sport. Having the gift and opportunities to speak to many different people from many different places, SPEAK YOUR TRUTH! is now a platform for everyone to share their stories. Everyone deserves to be heard. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samarie/support

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