Special Guest Episode #27 Teddy Sourlis MensXMental Asks us ..Don’t man up Speak up!

In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, the hosts talk with Teddy Sourlis, founder of Men’s X Mental, about mental health in sports. Teddy opens up about his journey as a college basketball player dealing with serious injuries, which pushed him to redefine who he was beyond just an athlete. The conversation dives into the pressures athletes face, the importance of being vulnerable, and how Men’s X Mental is breaking the stigma around men’s mental health.The episode also highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for athletes, whether through social media or personal connections. Stories of athletes like Noah Lyles and Kevin Love, who have shared their own mental health struggles, underline the need for more mental health awareness.Listeners will get valuable insights into how social media affects mental health, the difficulties of life after sports, and the importance of finding healthy ways to cope. This episode is a must-listen for athletes, parents, and anyone interested in mental health.Connect with Teddy:Teddy Sourlis is the proud CEO & Founder of MEN'S X MENTAL, INC. The idea for this non-profit originated from a class project during his sophomore year at Babson College in the Spring of 2020 where the assignment was to, 'identify a problem in today's society, and create a business idea, or social media account, in order to find a solution.' During the pandemic, they saw a heightened increase in mental health issues around the world and decided to take this idea a step further in an attempt to truly make a difference in the world. His goal is to ensure that no one ever feels alone and whether he can help one person, or thousands, he can sleep well knowing that MEN'S X MENTAL has made a difference.Website: https://mensxmental.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddy-sourlis-3abbb71b4/Instagram: @teddysourlisEpisode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(1:45) Teddy's background and the origins of Men’s X Mental(6:08) Discussion on the pressure athletes face and the importance of vulnerability(14:24) The challenges of transitioning out of sports and the role of coaches(18:29) The development and impact of Men’s X Mental(30:22) Insights on social media's impact on mental health(33:04) Details on upcoming events and ways to get involved with Men’s X Mental(36:06) OutroSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty