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Highlight reels inspire us with memorable plays and superhuman achievements. But behind the highlights are daily challenges — including mental health struggles that impact countless athletes. Athletes OnBalance is here to end the stigma and ignite the discussion of mental health and sports. Walt Norley — a former D1 quarterback and successful entrepreneur who has managed bipolar disorder for four decades — sits down with top athletes, coaches and experts to explore how to get through tough t ...
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First and Featured, hosted by Ben Trinh, is a series of podcast which feature high profile internet celebrities and personalities. Each episode challenges the Feature to become vulnerable through discussions which highlight their personal upbringings, goals and aspirations, low points and adversities, relationships, and secrets. Features include ‘Drake & Josh’ actor Josh Peck, comedian King Bach, model Alexis Ren, viral sensation Brother Nature, Pretty Little Liars’ Keegan Allen, internet ce ...
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In this powerful episode of Athletes OnBalance, we explore the journey of Mark and Kym Hilinski, who turned their personal tragedy—the suicide of their son, Tyler—into a mission to prevent similar losses in the athletic community. Through their organization, Hilinski's Hope, they aim to reduce the stigma around mental health and promote awareness, …
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In this episode of Athletes OnBalance, Dr. Brian Hainline, Chief Medical Officer of the NCAA, explores the connections between brain health, physical, and mental health in student-athletes. Dr. Hainline discusses his initiatives to lead the development of effective concussion management protocols, the link between sleep and mental health disorders,…
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Mike Locksley, head football coach at the University of Maryland, joins this episode of Athletes OnBalance. Coach Locksley has been coaching for more than 30 years, including eight seasons as a full-time head coach. His coaching resume includes positions at major programs like the University of Alabama, University of Florida, and University of Illi…
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Kaleigh Kurtz, a defender for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League, joins this episode of Athletes OnBalance. Kaleigh has been a member of two NWSL championship teams, both in 2018 and 2019 with the Courage. Last season, she was nominated for NWSL Defender of the Year and named to the league’s Best XI Second Team. Incred…
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Walt Norley, OnBalance Founder and CEO, joins this episode of Athletes OnBalance as the guest with special host Dr. Ginger Gilmore, Director of Behavioral Medicine at the University of Alabama. Walt, a former student athlete who played quarterback at Ohio State University and the University of Georgia, is a tech entrepreneur with more than four dec…
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Julie Kliegman, copy chief at Sports Illustrated, joins this episode of Athletes OnBalance. Julie has been a leading voice in the sports media landscape whose coverage focuses on athletes and their mental health. Her work has appeared in multiple publications, including The Washington Post, The Ringer and BuzzFeed. In March 2024, her new book title…
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Dan Radakovich, Director of Athletics at the University of Miami — recognized as one of the most progressive and successful leaders in college athletics — joins this episode of Athletes OnBalance. Dan, who previously served as the Director of Athletics at Clemson and Georgia Tech, has had an incredible career building and advancing some of the lead…
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Dr. Katie O’Neal, Chief Medical Advisor for the Southeastern Conference (SEC), joins this episode of Athletes OnBalance. She holds several other positions, including Chief Medical Officer at a regional medical center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, associate professor at LSU and member of the SEC’s Medical Guidance Task Force. In this episode, Dr. O’Nea…
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Cailin Bracken, a lacrosse player at Vanderbilt University, joins Walt on this episode of Athletes OnBalance. Cailin, who plays attack for the Commodores, is entering her senior year. As a college freshman, she made the decision to step away to address her mental health. After eventually returning to campus and to the sport she loves, she wrote a p…
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Jimmy Johns, a former University of Alabama football player joins Walt on this episode of Athletes OnBalance. Jimmy, who was a star quarterback in high school in his home state of Mississippi, went on to play football at the University of Alabama. As a member of the Crimson Tide from 2005-07, he primarily played running back and later converted to …
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On episode 2, Walt is joined by Nick Saban, Head Coach for the University of Alabama Football Team. Coach Saban has won seven national championships, which is the most in college football history. Of those seven titles, he has won six at Alabama since he took the helm there in 2007 and eight SEC championships. He has coached four Heisman Trophy win…
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On episode 1, Walt is joined by Dr. Ginger Gilmore, Director of Behavioral Medicine and Athletic Trainer at the University of Alabama. Dr. Gilmore has been with Alabama for nearly 30 years, including the last 16 with the school’s football team where she works closely with Head Coach Nick Saban to spearhead mental health efforts for the team. She’s …
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(2:39) We get Sommer’s take on the term “influencer” and how it has both a negative and positive persona, Sommer breaks down the different social media channels and how she uses and prioritizes each, then Sommer explains the challenge in maintaining a brand that is being more than an Instagram model. (10:02) Sommer talks about her upcoming world to…
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(2:37) Woah Vicky compared her hometown of Atlanta to Los Angeles where she frequently visits, details her priorities between content creation, social media, and content, and which music artists are her favorites in the game right now. (7:35) We dive into her life-changing viral moment on the internet that led to her fame and followers, discuss the…
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(1:30) Holland introduces us to her puppy, landing her first acting gig with HBO in 2007, the business side of being an actress, and gives advice to aspiring actors and actresses. (11:56) We dive into the hit TV drama series ‘Teen Wolf’ from the start when Holland read the script, to meeting the cast, to being in production, how life changed throug…
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(1:50) Ben Baller talks about that one time he almost Postmated a chain to Tyga, then he breaks down the in’s and out’s of his jewelry business including how many chains he makes. He reveals the dollar amount he would need for him to consider making a chain for someone and tells the story behind Kid Cudi’s piece and why Pharrell is the reason that …
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(3:08) We discuss how dancing, acting, modeling and music shapes Jordyn’s life and her childhood, balancing her fame and brand in public vs. keeping her life private, her love of gaming, what her day to day is like, and how often she Postmates. (11:26) Jordyn talks about being “needy” in a relationship, how she and her boyfriend support each other …
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(1:36) Kamaiyah discusses her move from the Bay to LA and the differences between the two cities. She goes on to share her story of growing up in foster care and how her upbringing influences her music. Kamaiyah and Ben Trinh also touches on gentrification and how tech companies and tech culture have changed the Bay Area. (13:24) We jump into the t…
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(2:00) Tim Chung allows us to get to know the real him behind the social media numbers and talks about his daily routines and the projects that he is spending his time on. (10:03) We laser in on Tim’s rise to having the social media platform he has today, how it may have changed his life, and being an Asian American in the entertainment industry. (…
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(4:20) We dig into the mind of King Bach and learn how he brings his creative visions to life as a director and actor. (12:28) King Bach relives the Vine days and talks about how he became the most followed person, how it changed his life, and how Vine ended. King Bach reveals his favorite people to collaborate with for skits and videos. (20:50) Ki…
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(2:20) Keegan reveals his favorite restaurant in LA where he eats daily then enlightens us with his views on sugar as a toxin. (11:02) We learn about Keegans childhood, the two photography books he’s published, the first time he touched a camera, and what pushed him to pursue acting. (22:23) Keegan takes us inside an actors mind and what goes on be…
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(2:32) Karen brings us to the beginning of her journey and how she left her promising and comfortable tech job with Yelp to chasing her goals as a YouTuber and content creator. (12:06) We learn what Karen’s day to day is like, her “holy shit” moment, signing with Ipsy, and going from 100k followers to 1 million, learning how to do makeup from YouTu…
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(2:18) Josh Peck brings the nostalgia when we discuss 2000’s TV shows including ‘Drake and Josh’. We ask Josh who he gets starstruck around, dealing with fame, and always getting asked for pictures in public. (15:47) Josh breaks down the personality that he has developed into and how TV and social media has affected that. We learn about Josh gettin…
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(2:35) Brother Nature tells his story of going viral on the internet, getting 150,000 followers in the span of 3 days and feeding the deer, Canela, for the first time. (10:37) We pivot to talk about Brother Nature's past relationships and heartbreak, quitting his retail job after going viral, and living life on the road and constantly traveling. Br…
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(2:34) Alexis Ren reveals what her current focuses and priorities are in life, the social brand she has built and how that compares to her true self, how she deals with fans in public, and the toughest comments and criticism she has read on the internet. (14:14) We dive a level deeper and talk relationships. We get specific and personal and learn h…
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REVIEW OF ON TOP ATHLETICS 4TH ANNUAL EXPOSURE CAMP DC of D1 Highlights talks about the OTA Exposure Camp. Some of the top performers were: Top RB-@ahj22reasons Top QB-@dattateboytj Top OL-@IsaacCross15 Top DL-@ColbySloan6 Top DB-@SammyTay18 Top WR-@dstarling16 Camp MVP-@RhinoJack9956על ידי D1 Highlights Prep Sports News
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D1 Highlights Radio 2018 Pre-Season Discussion with Evan and D.C. We talk about the #WILCO / #RUCO JamboreeMetro Nashville JamboreeFriendship Christian at FRA PantersPlayer Profiles on D1Highlights.NetSiegel Stars Week 1 2018 Outlook and More! #TennesseeHighSchoolFootballעל ידי D1 Highlights Prep Sports News
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D1 Highlights Pre-Season 2018 / Top Ten Running Backs We kick off our 2018 coverage with our pre-season discussion on our Top Ten Running Backs in the state of Tennessee. This is the first of our top ten lists of many to come. Tune in with Evan, D.C. Jay Carver and Josh. We are D1 Highlights Prep Football News Nashville Tennessee. We recently atten…
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D1 Highlights Tennessee High School Football Talk. Evan and D.C. Talk off season events, camps and 7v7 - Our Guest this evening will be Riley Howard of Elite 3 Foundation - We talk off season happenings around the state and country for High School Football - What is the best way to stay active during the off season…
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Evan and D.C. Talk the Blue Cross Bowl and Year End Review. The blue Cross Bowl at the end of every TSSAA Football season marks the end of weekly play but not the end of our coverage. High School Football has become a year round sport and we will cover it all. Tonight we will talk about: 2017 TSSAA Blue Cross Bowl - Cornersville v. Greenback - Alco…
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