Not A 10: Recent Episodes
Mary Griffin
A podcast that highlights stories of humans and their hardships and why we shouldn't strive for the "perfect" life. Life is not always a 10/10 and I'm here to tell you why!
Sam Anderson was crowned as Miss United States in 2021. Sam is working towards her pilot license and with that, she is a passionate traveler and uses her platform to make a difference in this world! Sam and Mary dive into what being in the pageant world truly entails and how losing both of her parents sparked her passion for women in aviation. Sam is a powerful women and as you listen you will feel empowered through her amazing ability to story-tell and her wisdom.
Sam's authenticity and vulnerability in this episode truly provides so much insight on dealing with grief and how her own hardship has allowed her to connect and relate with people on a deeper level. You'll love Sam for her quirky personality and 'Friends' references and walk away feeling like you have known her for years!
Let’s talk gut health!!! Let’s face it, the world is talking about gut health and it’s time to get educated on the importance of it!
This episode is with a special guest, David Istier. David is the founder and CEO of Gutzy Organic, a plant-based snack company that nourishes the good bacteria and helps balance a healthy gut.
In this episode, David and Mary discuss David’s journey of coming to America and the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He discusses what his company stands for and what it takes to build a company from the bottom. David has a deep passion for health and explains what #begutzy looks like to him.
Check out this episode filled with great knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration!
You can find Gutzy Organic on instagram @gutzyorganic
CALLING ALL STUDENT ATHLETES AND COMPETITORS! THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!!!!
Dr. T is former DI wrestler and current psychiatrist, who specializes in sports psychiatry. With his finding of the Mindset Training Institute, hosting the podcast "The Mindset Experience", and currently serving on the board of the "Hidden Opponent" Dr. T is the REAL DEAL. He has partnered with US lacrosse as he integrated mental health education which includes a Athlete-Mindset seminar series.
Dr. T is filled with energy, passion, and wisdom as he navigates this episode and shares is background and knowledge on the importance of "training the brain". Dr. T and Mary dive deep into what training our brains entail and the importance of it. We discuss performance anxiety, as well as tools to help those out there who may be struggling with it.
With his background in working with elite athletes, coaches, military members, first responders, and competitive businesses, Dr. T knows what it takes to elevate your game. Take a listen and find out for yourself all the wisdom he has!
Andrew Weber is currently a senior on the Men's Soccer Team at Virginia Tech. Ever since he was little, it was always his dream to play Division I soccer. Through his recruiting process, Weber found himself wanting to go to Virginia Tech for their Engineering program as well as their elite soccer program. While not offered an official spot, Weber had the chance to walk on to the soccer team. After weeks of training and hard work, he was faced with the difficult outcome of being cut from the team. After quickly deciding he was not ready to give up on his dream, Weber tried out again and AGAIN, finally earning his spot and becoming an official member of the Virginia Tech Men's Soccer Team.
Weber's story is one of perseverance and self confidence. He reminds us that a level of gratitude will get you far in life and teaches us how to block out any negative energy or opinions when it comes to chasing your dreams.
Weber shares his story in hopes to inspire people to believe in themselves and that we can do anything that we put our minds to and that is exactly what he does in this episode!
Join us as Morgan Alexander dives into her own journey of going through 5 knee surgeries and other injuries during her collegiate lacrosse career at Syracuse University. Morgan explains the impact injury has had on her overall mental health and the struggles she faced.
Morgan also discusses how she has developed as a player during her career, but more importantly how she developed her identity outside of sport. Morgan has found a deep passion for mental health and shows her advocacy through creating her brand @shop_pursuitofpositivity which is a clothing line that revolves around ending the stigma surrounding mental health.
Morgan is a ball of energy and you will leave this episode feeling inspired and as if you have known Morgan for years! Check out her episode now!!!!
Alex Parra is not a one-time but a TWO-time cancer survivor. Alex was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, also known as bone cancer, at the age of 15, resulting in the loss of his leg (which he chose to do by flipping a coin)! After learning how to walk again and beating cancer, Alex continued to get scanned routinely. In 2018, Alex was re-diagnosed with Lung Cancer with a 10% chance of survival.
Against all odds, Alex ended up being in that 10% which can be connected to his grounded and positive mindset.
In this episode, Alex provides great wisdom about focusing on what you can control, being your own biggest fan, and mindfulness. Alex also discusses how he is currently training as a Paraswimmer for the 2024 Paralympics.
You’ll leave this episode with a sense of motivation and gratitude! Make sure to check Alex out and follow along his journey on Instagram @Alex1leg
Carly Reed is a Former UNC Women's Lacrosse player, current nutritionist, and is the founder of the clothing brand "On the Line Club". In this episode, Carly talks about how her journey with health and fitness began and where her passion for wellness sparked.
Her approach to health is very unique and she provides insight on her belief that we as humans should incorporate habits that are going to make us feel our very best, not necessarily what will make us have the lowest number on the scale. Carly also dives in to the ups and downs of being a female entrepreneur and starting her own business on her own.
Carly also brings awareness to Hashimoto's disease as she has been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease herself and discusses her struggles and the lifestyle changes she has made as a result. She gives outstanding advice to all of the student-athletes listening in regards to getting involved in using name, image, and likeness to start a brand and to get the right deals.
Make sure to check out Carly on Instagram @carlyreedhealth and @onthelineclub
Episode 12 is with Kylie Ohlmiller, Stony Brook Women’s Lacrosse alum and current Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse League player. While at Stony Brook, Kylie was a part of the change that turned Stony Brook into a top tier program. Kylie was a two-time American East Conference Offensive Player of the year and two-time Tewaaraton Award finalist.
Kylie also founded KO17 lacrosse, where she leads training sessions, events, and offers guidance in player and person development.
In this episode, Kylie discusses her recruiting process, taking Stony Brook from being ranked 70th to 1st during her time there, lacrosse as a career path, and her experience playing for Athletes Unlimited. Oh and of course we have to talk about her dog Oakley!!
Tune in to this episode to hear how Kylie is not only an elite player, but how she uses her platform to impact the next generation of players all over the WORLD! You have to love a great player who is also a great person!!!
Charlotte North is the guest featured on this episode of Not A 10! Charlotte absolutely dominates on the lacrosse field, as she helped guide Boston College Women's Lacrosse Team to a national championship in the 2021 season and is the recipient of the Tewaaraton Award. In this episode, Charlotte discusses playing sports growing up, and what it was like navigating a National Championship during Covid.
While Charlotte excels in the lacrosse world, Charlotte also dives into how she identifies herself beyond being a lacrosse player. She talks about what she values as a person and what she values in the people she surrounds herself with.
Also if you are curious what song would be her anthem or what her secret talent is, make sure to check this episode out!
Jack Jablonski became a quadriplegic on December 30th, 2011 after being hit during his high school hockey game. In this episode, Jack dives into what his journey looks like, and how he keeps his positive and hopeful nature alive even during the darkest of times.
Jack is the founder of the BEL13VE in Miracles Foundation, a foundation that supports spinal cord injury research. With his work in his foundation, Jack truly embodies what it means to take something bad that has happened to you and do something positive with it. You will leave this episode feeling hopeful and inspired.
If you would like to donate or check out the BEL13VE foundation click here: https://bel13veinmiracles.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/bel13veinmiracles/campaign.jsp?campaign=43&
TW: This episode discusses topics such as, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thinking.
Maggie Lyons is with us on this week’s episode to discuss her personal experience with mental health. Maggie has battled with anxiety a large sum of her life and was shortly diagnosed with depression when she came to college and discusses her struggle with suicidal thinking.
Maggie was ultimately faced with one of the hardest decisions of her life as she had to choose between her own mental health and playing college lacrosse at Virginia Tech.
Maggie’s vulnerability is a reminder for student athletes, and for everyone out there, that it is okay to be struggling and it is okay to ask for help.
If you or someone you know is struggling the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is: 800-273-8255
TW: This episode contains references to disordered eating.
Mary Griffin is BACK on this episode to get real and share her personal experience with body image and disordered eating.
Mary dives into what her relationship with food, her body, and training as an athlete, has looked like especially during the transition into her freshmen year of playing college lacrosse. Mary also goes into details about tools and resources she uses as well has the steps she has taken to help navigate her body image and relationship with food.
To read more about the resources discussed in this episode, check out our Instagram page @Nota10_podcast
We have Anna Callahan on this episode of Not A 10! Anna is #10 (shoutout!) on the Duke Women's Lacrosse Team. Anna is an absolute ball of energy with the best vibes possible. On this episode, we dive into Anna's transition to her freshmen year at Duke and how an injury, her sexuality, and the pressure she put on herself, lead to her struggling with her own mental health.
Anna shares how though reluctant at first, sought out help through her Behavioral Health Specialist at duke and how that has truly helped her regain her confidence to be her full authentic self.
Anna works closely with the Non-profit "Morgan's Message" to help reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health and provide resources for student-athletes.
Read more about Anna's story here: https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/callahan-unapologetically-myself-/57184
Sarah Cahn, from Haverford Women's Lacrosse, is here on this episode of "Not A 10" to discuss her personal journey of her own sexuality and what her experience looked like coming out to her family, friends, and community. Sarah also dives into how society and being a part of the lacrosse community impacted her coming out experience and discusses her call to action to the lacrosse world.
Sarah educates us on actions we need to take as a society, and as lacrosse players, to help normalize the LGBTQ+ experience and her hopes that one day coming out will not have to be as hard of a process specifically in a team setting.
Through Sarah's vulnerability, leadership, and strength, she is a role model to the people in the younger generation who need someone to look up to!
You can read more about Sarah's story here: https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/cahn-why-we-need-to-normalize-coming-out-in-lacrosse-/57830
!!TRIGGER WARNING!! This episode discusses topics such as sexual and gender based violence which may be triggering for some.
If I could call an episode a "must listen" this would be one of them!
On this episode of "Not a 10", Molly Little discusses her experience with sexual and gender based violence and how she processed what happened to her. Molly and Mary discuss what the journey of processing looks like, what actions Molly has done to instill better education in the topic of SA and how Molly is using her voice, wisdom, and story to make an impact on the world and how she is an advocate today.
She wants to change the world, and she IS doing that!!!
If you would like to read more about Molly and her journey here is her article: https://www.uncutchapelhill.com/post/mollylittle
!TW!: On this episode of "Not A 10" topics like body image and eating disorders are discussed which may be triggering to some.
Chloe Kunstler is a "Non-diet registered dietitian to be" who focuses on body image, intuitive eating, and mental health. We discuss what intuitive eating is, how social media has played a role in shaping body image, and for my student-athlete friends out there, we also talk about relationship to training and food as an athlete. This episode features such an important topic especially today, and I highly recommend listening to Chloe and all of her insights.
Also check Chloe out on Instagram!!!! @the_selfcare_rd2be
On this week's episode of 'Not A 10" we have Virginia Tech Basketball's Georgia Amoore! Hear Georgia's experience as a D1 international student-athlete all the way from Australia! In this episode we dive into what it was like to transition to college in a completely different country (during a pandemic may I add), and what her and her team's experience was like at March Madness and how they dealt with seeing gender discrimination in sports first hand.
We also have a ton of fun in this episode comparing things in America to Australia. Check out this fun energy episode and hear Georgia's story, you won't want to miss it!
Getting diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer at 19 years old was the craziest journey I have ever been a part of. While getting diagnosed and going through treatment was tough in itself, in this episode I dive into the mental struggle of processing a cancer diagnosis and the mental and physical struggle of making a "comeback" to the sport I love. If you want to hear about listening to your body, knowing when to ask for help, and for a little bit of hope in this world, THIS is the episode for you!