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Learn 2 Listen
by Mariah Parsons
Learn 2 Listen Podcast is a mental health and wellness podcast designed to encourage vulnerability and empower through empathy. If you like learning more about others and yourself by diving deep into our experiences and perspectives, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
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Discussing vulnerability and athletics at an all-male college with Justin Kopp
Mariah Parsons and Justin Kopp share their experiences at small and all-male schools, highlighting the unique aspects of these institutions and the close-knit communities they foster. They discuss the advantages of attending an all-male college, including the opportunity for male students to form...
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Coming to terms with a different reality with Cat Salladin, D1 Swimmer at Rutgers
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, we’re joined by Cat Salladin, a former national team swimmer and current D1 swimmer at Rutgers as well as Whole Being Ambassador for Athletes for Hope. On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, we talk about dealing with pressure, being overtrained and becoming injured...
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Intentionally addressing mental health as young professionals with Allyson Ehrhart Allyn, Annah Van Gheem, & Danny Cuevas
This is a special recording from an in-person event with the Orr Fellowship. Our guest speaker is Allison Ehrhart Allyn, MA LICSW, a licensed social worker in the state of Massachusetts and Co-Founder of Ehrhart Singer Therapy Group. If you recognize her voice, that’s because she’s been a repeat...
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The inequality and inequity of paralympians with Jenny Sichel, Paralympian and mental health advocate
On this episode of Retention Chronicles, we’re joined by Jenny Sichel, Paralympic silver medalist and three time silver medalist at the World Championships as well as the Operations Director at the National Council on Independent Living and Paralympic coach for USRowing. In addition to talking...
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Mentorship and listening go hand in hand with Mike Leonard and Bud Boughton (in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters)
On this live audience recording of Learn 2 Listen, we team up with Big Brothers Big Sisters as well as Mike Leonard and Bud Boughton of ERPro Plus to talk about mentorship, listening to your mentee, and impacting the next generation by sharing life experiences. In this episode, we specifically…
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Learning to be comfortable in your own skin with Colton Haymon, Solutions Architect Manager (Range21) and Co-Founder (ColMonet)
Colton Haymon, Solutions Architect Manager at Range21 and Co-Founder of ColMonet, a feel-good lifestyle brand, joins us this week on Learn 2 Listen to chat about life. Specifically, we chat through not fitting in growing up and how that influenced our lives now, quickly being able to identify…
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The relationship between leadership, vulnerability, and confidence with Allison Allyn, MA LICSW and Co-Founder of Ehrhart Singer Therapy Group
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen we’re joined by Allison Allyn, MA LICSW, a licensed social worker in the state of Massachusetts and Co-Founder of Ehrhart Singer Therapy Group. We chat through Justin Suia’s podcast Losing Control with Dr. Colleen Hacker, what is the relationship between...
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E24: Knocking down barriers with Olivia West, cyclist, Marketer at Eli Lilly, and motivational speaker
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, Olivia West is a Brand Marketer & Global Launch Readiness Associate at Eli Lilly as well as founder and owner of The Speaking Company. She is an avid cyclist as well as a DEI advocate. On this episode we chat about Olivia’s past of showing horses and her journey...
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E23: The inclusive nature of cycling with Mario Leavell, cyclist and Sales Representative of Stryker
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, we’re joined by Mario Leavell, Sales Representative at Stryker Surgical Technologies and VP of Evansville Bicycle Club. On this episode we discuss when Mario started cycling, why cycling and maintaining your physical and mental health is important to him, lesson...
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E22: Mindset training & the power of your subconscious with Armando Sanchez, accountability buddy and wise mentor to me
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, we’re joined by Armando Sanchez, Notre Dame Alumni (2020), Orr Fellow Alumni (2020), and Product Manager at Multiply. We chat through; Being each other’s accountability partner Personal and professional development What we wish we knew about transitioning into…
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E21: Not hindering your growth with Sam Manfreda, Best Friend, former D1 Rower, & Google Engineer
This week we are joined by Sam Manfreda, former D1 Rower at the University of Notre Dame (‘21) and current Software Engineer at Google. Sam is one of Mariah’s very best friends (if you couldn’t tell from the many laughs) and trusted confidant. In this episode, you’ll hear them discuss what it’s...
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E20: Vulnerability is an opportunity with Allison Allyn, LICSW and Co-Founder of Ehrhart Singer Therapy Group
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen we’re joined by Allison Allyn, MA LICSW, a licensed social worker in the state of Massachusetts and Co-Founder of Ehrhart Singer Therapy Group. Allison tells us all about what therapy is actually like, the difference between sport psychology and clinical therapy,...
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E19: The inspiration behind the passion project, an interview of Mariah conducted by Devon Ngo, Orr Fellow and Photographer
This episode of Learn 2 Listen is a tad bit different in that my lovely friend and Orr Fellow, Devon Ngo, is interviewing our host, Mariah Parsons, on why she started Learn 2 Listen. Devon attended the University of Notre Dame (Class of 2021), is currently in the Orr Fellowship, and is also an...
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E18: Intentionally slowing down to appreciate the next chapter of life with Monroe Olsen, wholesome human and former D1 athlete
On this Episode of Learn 2 Listen, we’re joined by Monroe Olsen, former D1 Volleyball player at Notre Dame. Monroe shares about her opinions on spirituality and religion and how they influence her perspective. Mariah and Monroe discuss their different narratives as it pertains to being injured…
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E17: Discussing coach's mental health with Beverly Yanez, NWSL assistant coach of Gotham FC
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, we’re joined by Beverly Yanez. She is an American soccer coach and former professional player who is currently the assistant coach of Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She’s also a loving wife and mother of a little 1 and a half year old.…
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E16: Being comfortable in your vulnerability with Lexi Andrie and Sophie Wang, founders of non-profit LUMA Galleries
Today we are joined by Sophie Wang and Lexi Andrie, two Orr Fellows and founders and CEO and COO of the non-profit LUMA Galleries. We talk about their personal journeys and what they’ve learned through founding a non-profit that illuminates different narratives. In this episode you’ll hear about...
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E15: Finding your flow state with lifestyle coach and founder of Forever Athlete, Cory Camp
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, we’re joined by Cory Camp, a phenomenal human being and expert in helping athletes find their flow state. He’s a swimmer, coach, author, podcaster, and founder of Forever Athlete. He takes personal development and trains others on how to be successful in it. In...
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E:14 Even the elites need training wheels sometimes, with Olympian and investment coach LaVonne Idlette
We’re joined by LaVonne Idlette, Olympic track star, lawyer and investment coach, and contestant on The Amazing Race. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the Women's 100 meters hurdles as well as attending Hampton University to compete in the heptathlon. She also competed on The Amazing...
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E13: Behind the scenes of YouTube and content creation with Brooke Sabey
On this episode we’re joined by YouTuber and content creator Brooke Sabey. In this episode you’ll hear how Brooke and Mariah relate over their college experience being disrupted and being sucked back into hometown life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Have you ever felt like you regressed into the...
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E12: Exploring our past to understand our current self with Alea Rashid
This week, we are joined by Alea Rashid, current Orr Fellow and graduate of Butler University. one of my closest friends here in Indy and there’s so much we go into. Have you ever thought through how your past experiences impact the person you've become? In this episode you'll learn about how...
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E11: The different stages of life with Alex Oleson
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, we are joined by Alex Oleson, a fellow Orr Fellow, friend, father, and podcaster. Alex speaks to how he shifted what he sees as successful as he approaches fatherhood. We talk a lot about having some areas of our identity that lend themselves to privilege and…
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Episode 10: Sarah Kolczak
Today we are joined by Sarah Kolczak, current Orr Fellow and Co-Founder of Soul & Flow, a wellness experience and community to connect deeper to our higher selves through mind, body, soul, & flow. We chat about Sarah’s experience growing up as a performer. We also talk about Sarah’s background as…
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Episode 9: Priscilla Wiggins
On this episode of Learn 2 Listen, we are joined by Priscilla Wiggins, a current Masters student earning her degree in Counseling Psychology at Temple University. She and Mariah talk all about her journey playing soccer while simultaneously exploring the process of loss and identity after the...
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Episode 8: Danielle Berman
Danielle Berman, Founder and CEO of TackleWhatsNext, the premier community and support team for athletes transitions from sport to well, what’s next. In this episode, we fangirl over the power of telling stories and sharing experiences, especially around career transition. We chat about the…
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Episode 7: Leeann Passaro
Leeann Passaro is Chief Operating Officer at The Hidden Opponent, an advocacy group that raises awareness for Student-Athlete Mental Health to address the stigma in sports. Not only is Leeann passionate about her non-profit work but she is also a high school English teacher and soccer and…
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Episode 6: Madeline Barlow
Madeline Barlow, Ph.D., is an Athlete Mental Performance Coach currently working at Drexel University to help athletes become mind-wise and transition away from sport post-graduation. Madeline is also the founder of the MindWiseMentor, the creator of the Mind-Wise Method, and the author of the…
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Episode 5: Dr. Nancy Michael
Doctor Nancy Michael is currently a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Neuroscience and Behavior Major at the University of Notre Dame. She has dedicated her professional life to the scientific community, having studied pharmacogenetics, molecular biology, and…
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Episode 4: Monica Mesecar
Monica Mesecar is currently a Notre Dame senior in the class of 2021 from Indiana who will graduate with her bachelor's in Neuroscience and Behavior with a minor in compassionate care in medicine. She lives in Ryan Hall, where she serves as a senior fellow. While at Notre Dame, Monica has been on...
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Episode 3: Brianna Leverenz
Brianna Leverenz is a former swimmer for The University of Tennessee Knoxville where she graduated with a degree in kinesiology in 2019. While at school, Brianna was extremely involved in sports philanthropy where she spent 3 months in the Philippines teaching children how to swim. Brianna and...
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Episode 2: Katherine McManus
Katherine McManus graduated from Notre Dame in 2016. She was a member of the women's lacrosse team from 2012-2016. After graduating, she spent a year interning for Student Welfare and Development (ND Athletics), got her MA in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver, and a…
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Episode 1: Father Pete McCormick
This is the first episode of the Learn 2 Listen podcast, which was recorded live at the University of Notre Dame. Even if you aren't affiliated with any religion or even a different religion, this episode is a must-listen. Father Pete McCormick is Notre Dame’s director of campus ministry…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Learn 2 Listen Podcast is a mental health and wellness podcast designed to encourage vulnerability and empower through empathy. If you like learning more about others and yourself by diving deep into our experiences and perspectives, this podcast is for you.
HOSTED BY
Mariah Parsons
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