Hoops & Healing

Host: TikTok: ⁠@hoopsandhealing⁠Instagram: ⁠@amanda.mochi⁠ Website: ⁠https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/⁠ YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealing⁠Guest:TikTok: @notkatesports Instagram: @notkatesports Welcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! 🏀✨I’m joined by Kate, a fellow sports content creator. We discuss our motivation, challenges & goals as sports content creators and we play fun nostalgic games like Heads Up, Mad Gab and Mad Libs, WNBA edition, of course.Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest:Instagram: @365_hockeygirl TikTok: @365_hockeygirlNewsletter: https://365hockeygirl.beehiiv.com/subscribeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@365HockeyGirlWelcome to Season 3 of Hoops & Healing! 🏀✨We’re kicking things off with a must-listen conversation on the WNBA x PWHL crossover and what it means for the future of women’s sports. I’m joined by Ava (aka 365 Hockey Girl), a dynamic content creator covering the growth of the PWHL AND making hockey more fun, accessible, and inclusive for everyone.In this episode, we get into:- The biggest similarities and differences between the WNBA & PWHL- How these leagues are growing—and why they complement each other- The rise of women’s sports and what’s coming next- Our personal journeys as Sports Content Creators- Challenges, motivation, and building a brand in the women’s sports spaceMake sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest:Instagram: @drnekeshiahammondWebsite: https://drnekeshiahammond.com/Welcome to the season 2 finale of Hoops & Healing! To end season 2, we have an  episode that is dedicated entirely to healing. Therefore, my guest for this episode is the amazing, Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a licensed psychologist and motivational speaker known for her work in mental health, leadership development and burnout prevention. Dr. Hammond's work is dedicated to helping others transform their lives by first training their minds to believe they deserve the life they want. We dive into topics such as negative self-talk, giving yourself permission to heal, building up your mental armor & resilience and abundance vs scarcity mindsets. We end the episode with actionable takeaways you can start doing today to help with your mental health like a mental health detox and giving back to others. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest:TikTok: @medalistskin & @annragankearnsInstagram: @medalistskin & @annraganmcgloneWebsite: https://medalistskin.com/Welcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is the CEO of Medalist Skin and former D1 swimmer, Ann Ragan. Medalist Skin is a skincare brand created to help athletes and active people feel confident in their skin with safe ingredients that are catered specifically towards athletes and active people. Discover Ann's journey from struggling with breakouts as a young athlete and not seeing any products on the market for her lifestyle to creating her own products designed for sweaty workouts, competition, and everyday life on the go. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest:TikTok & Instagram: @itscwaysworldesqWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is C-way, C-way is a sports content creator & commentator and she's also a lawyer based in Chicago. C-way brings a unique perspective when it comes to talking about sports with her passion for the game and her law background. We talk about the latest updates on the WNBA CBA negotiations, the upcoming March Madness tournament and our NBA finals predictions. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest:TikTok: @rdegenerates Instagram: @rdegenerates & @topdawgrobby & @mell_smoothYouTube: www.youtube.com/@RDegeneratesWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guests for this episode are Mell and Robbie from the Responsible Degenerates podcast. Mell and Robbie are both women's basketball super fans and love breaking down the game on their own show. We talk about Unrivaled and the upcoming women's March Madness Tournament. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: hoopsandhealing.komi.ioYouTube: youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest: Instagram & TikTok: @lachinarobinson, @therisewithlachina & @risingmediastarsYouTube: youtube.com/@lachinarobinson & youtube.com/@risingmediastarsWebsite: therisewithlachina.com & risingmediastars.orgWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is ESPN's LaChina Robinson. LaChina is a former Division 1 athlete, an award winning ESPN & NBC Sports Basketball Analyst, the Founder of The Rise and the co-Founder of Rising Media Stars. Hear LaChina talk about her experiences as a kid discovering the sport of basketball, being a college athlete, how she got her start working in sports, the inspiration behind her businesses and all the challenges and advice she would give to others going after their dreams. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest:TikTok: @balltalkzoneWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is Osuags aka Ball Talk Zone. Osuags is a content creator and a basketball super fan. I put Osuags to the test and have her play the WNBA emoji game, where I show her emojis and she has to guess which WNBA player it is. We also play start, bench, cut and talk about her start in content creation and her goals when it comes to working in women’s sports. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest: Instagram: @prorescosmosTikTok: @prorescosmos_YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ProResCosmosPortfolio: www.christianclouden.myportfolio.comWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is Christian aka Cosmos. Cosmos is a content creator, production & lighting expert and a basketball super fan. I put Cosmos on the hot spot and asked him to blind rank NBA players and I quiz him on the WNBA. We also talk about his basketball pick up events called Nerd Basketball Runs, that blends his two passions for Anime and basketball. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest: Instagram & TikTok: @symonewiththesportsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SymonewiththesportsWebsite: beacons.ai/symonestanleyWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is Symone. Symone is a play by play college football announcer, an NBA G League sideline reporter, a content creator and a Philadelphia Eagles super fan. Hear Symone talk about meeting Jalen Hurts twice, how she got her start in sports broadcasting and content creation and the advice she would give to those looking to follow a similar path. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest: Instagram: @tbanksmultisTennis League: @altheaandarthursacesBasketball Club: @queerbasketballclubYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tbanksmultisReclaiming Fit App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reclaiming-fit/id1659655206Welcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is TBanks. TBanks is an elite sport performance and strength and conditioning coach, a community wellness activator, a fitness vlogger, & cofounder of a competitive tennis league for queer and trans people of the global majority called Althea and Arthur's Aces. Listen to us play start, bench, cut and hear our thoughts on topics like WNBA expansion, community building, self-reflection and how to train your mindset around fitness & wellness.  Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest: TikTok: @the.real.estate.addictsInstagram: @aj.ewingsYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ayedrizzyWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is AJ Ewings. AJ is a Content Creator, real estate enthusiast and women's basketball super fan. AJ has over 90K followers on TikTok and over 70K followers on Instagram. His content includes the inside scoop on celebrities houses, house comps on what you can get in one state versus another and of course all things women's basketball. He is one of Angel Reese's OG fans, having been following her hoops journey since 2018/2019. Listen to us play start, bench, cut and hear our thoughts on trending topics in women's basketball like the WNBA lock out, Chicago Sky fumbling Angel and Project B. We also dive into how AJ got his start in content creation and some tips he's learned along the way. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host (Amanda): TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingHost (Taylor): TikTok: @taylorrj_ & @herwinningwayzInstagram: @taylorrj_ & @herwinningwayzYouTube: www.youtube.com/@herwinningwayzWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! This episode is a co-branded episode with another podcast host, Taylor J. Taylor is the founder and host of the Her Winning Wayz podcast. Taylor's podcast and Hoops & Healing have a lot in common as our main focuses are women's sports & mental health & wellness. This episode we focus on what it is like being a woman trying to make it in the sports world, the inspiration behind our podcasts and what motivates us to keep going. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest: TikTok: @bsolz_Instagram: @bsolzWebsite: https://stan.store/bsolzYouTube: www.youtube.com/@BSOLZ_Ideya App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ideya/id6752316825Welcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is Bryan aka Bsolz. Bsolz is a Sports Content Creator, creating both short and long form content on social media & YouTube. His content includes bold takes on NBA topics and strategy around the game and the players. We play start, bench, cut and I have Bsolz blind rank Asian NBA players (all eras). We also dive into how Bsolz got his start in content creation and the advice he would give to folks wanting to get into sports content creation. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Host: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealingGuest: Instagram: @keishabostongallagher & @auntpatprodWebsite: auntpatprod.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@auntpatproductionsWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! My guest for this episode is Keisha Boston Gallagher. Keisha is a filmmaker, director and owner of Aunt Pat Productions. Her new documentary called "We Are Thrill" is set to premier on 11/16/25 and it centers around her daughter's basketball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her documentary has a strong focus on self confidence within the girls on the team and the struggles the girls face as young athletes. We also dive into how Keisha got her start in indie filmmaking and the advice she would give to folks wanting to get into sports filmmaking. Make sure to hit follow for future content and leave a review. Go sports!Support the show

Follow on Socials: TikTok: @hoopsandhealingInstagram: @hoopsandhealing & @amanda.mochiLinks: Website: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XT0R4n3TlhoWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! We are well into season 2 and so I figured it was time for another solo episode. For the first part of this episode I asked my followers to ask me their questions related to Hoops and Healing and they did NOT disappoint. I received so many amazing questions and I had a great time getting to answer them on the show. You can learn more about my personal experiences growing up as a hooper, hear my takes on hot WNBA topics and listen to some of the advice I've learned on my healing journey and have incorporated into my every day life to live a better, more fulfilling life. For the second part of this episode I break down what to look forward to and what to keep an eye on in women's hoops in a segment I am calling Court Vision. Now that the WNBA season is over, some of you may be wondering, what do I do? Let's first have a conversation about the looming WNBA CBA negotiations and a topic I think is being overlooked about it. From there let's chat about where to watch women's basketball during the WNBA off season and all of the new and exciting professional leagues popping up! Make sure to hit follow for future content. Go sports!Support the show

Podcast Instagram & TikTok: @hoopsandhealingHost Instagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Tunnel Fits Podcast Instagram: @tunnelfitspodcast Tunnel Fits Podcast Host TikToks: @rocwithsnkerfolk & @kself750Tunnel Fits Podcast Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@TunnelFitsPodcastWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! This episode is a co-branded collaboration with Tunnel Fits Podcast. I am joined by Tunnel Fits Podcast host Roc. Tunnel Fits Podcast is all about tunnel fits in the W and fashion within women's basketball. Learn about our journeys starting our podcasts, our love for the game and listen to us play start, bench, cut. Go sports!You can watch this episode with video here: https://youtu.be/ZYp8IWtwWEo?si=Q6FUjWn6ZaOcWkgQSupport the show

Podcast Instagram & TikTok: @hoopsandhealingHost Instagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Lori's Instagram & TikTok: @loralyeeLori's Etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BlingittothegameWelcome to season 2 of Hoops & Healing! This episode I am joined by content creator, influencer and entrepreneur, Lori Moran. Lori is a New York City native who grew up going to New York Liberty games as a kid with her mom back before the WNBA was as popular as it is now. She is also the founder of Bling it to The Game, a fashion and design brand. Lori has made bedazzled basketball purses for WNBA players Isabelle Harrison, Stefanie Dolson, and Rebekah Gardner. She has also designed a corset for Ellie the Elephant that she wore during one of her famous tunnel walks. Learn more about Lori's journey into the sports world and listen to us rate player tunnel fits, play Yay or Nay on hot WNBA topics and Lori does a blind ranking of some of Ellie's top fits this year (2025). Go sports! I recommend watching this episode on Youtube as some of the visuals in the video are helpful to see as we yap. YouTube channel:  www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealing.Direct link to the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMWWz_QYqHASupport the show

Podcast Instagram & TikTok: @hoopsandhealingHost Instagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Guest Instagram & TikTok: @justnianianiaWelcome to the season 1 finale of Hoops & Healing! I am joined by my guest Nia Robinson. Nia is the Social Media Manager and Creative Strategist for the Chicago Sky. In this episode we take a closer look at Nia's interests and what it's like working on the corporate side of the WNBA. We get into how she got started working in women's sports, what her experience has been like so far and where she sees her career going in the future. Season 1 has been an amazing learning experience. Thanks for tuning in! Season 2...coming soon! Support the show

Podcast Instagram & TikTok: @hoopsandhealingHost Instagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Guest Instagram & TikTok: @bythepolishGuest Website: https://www.bythepolish.com/I recommend watching this episode on Youtube as the visuals in the video are helpful to see as we yap. My YouTube is www.youtube.com/@hoopsandhealing. Direct link to the episode: https://youtu.be/4KJK_ol8qkgWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! This month I am joined by entrepreneur Alexandra Carrillo of By The Polish. Alexandra is a Chicago based nail tech who loves to create sensory designs that leave a lasting, meaningful impression. Telling a story through nails is her ultimate slam dunk. Alexandra doesn't have a big sports background and I as the host do not know much about nails, so we treated this episode as a fun educational experience on both ends. She made me a sickening Ellie The Elephant/New York Liberty nail set. We also review nail art in relation to sports whether it is fan nail art or athletes who do their nails (both women and men). Go sports!Support the show

Welcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing! This month I am joined by former hooper Lexi Davis. Lexi is based in Chicago but was born and raised in Bloomington, IL. Lexi grew up driving to Sky games as a kid with her family and is still a season ticket holder today. We dive into Lexi’s basketball experience playing from 2nd grade through high school and what is was like having her dad as her coach and what it was like tearing both of her ACL’s back to back and how she used ballet to rehab. Lexi is also an entrepreneur, her business is called BallHer Society and it is a women’s+ sports community and event brand. We get into her experience starting an events business and all the challenges and rewards that come from it. Go sports!Podcast Instagram & TikTok: @hoopsandhealingHost Instagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Guest Instagram & TikTok: @ballhersocietySupport the show

Podcast Instagram & TikTok: @hoopsandhealingHost Instagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Guest personal Instagram: @mariyah_henley24Guest business Instagram: @calla_copperWelcome to another episode of Hoops & Healing. This month I am joined by former professional hooper and D1 women's college coach Mariyah Henley. We dive into Mariyah's basketball experience from playing D2 college ball to playing professionally overseas to being a D1 college coach. We also reminisce on the days we played against each other in high school and with each other for AAU ball. Mariyah is also an entrepreneur and her new business Calla & Copper is launching next month. We get into her experience starting a business and all the challenges and rewards that come from it. Support the show

Podcast Instagram & TikTok: @hoopsandhealingHost Instagram: @amanda.mochiWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Welcome to episode 2 of Hoops & Healing. Buckle up because this one is personal. No guest this month because I’m celebrating my 1 year anniversary of being single 🥳. I talk about why I’m intentionally staying single, what this means to me and all the highs and lows that come with it. My podcast covers hoops AND healing practices, this month is more focused on the healing side but I do get into some quick WNBA fashion tea as well. Support the show

Welcome to the very first episode of Hoops & Healing. Hoops & Healing is a new podcast where from the name you can tell we talk all things basketball and all things healing. My guests and I will share our hottest takes on the WNBA, NBA and college hoops. We will also get into different healing and growth mindset practices. Sometimes these 2 topics will overlap and sometimes they will be treated as separate topics. Sports are healing and healing is a sport. Let's get to it. My first ever guest is Will Pettway. Will is a joy-centered artist & activist from the South Side of Chicago. Can you believe they didn't make their high school basketball team? Learn more about Will and their knowledge of the game in this episode. Podcast: @hoopsandhealing on Instagram & TikTokHost: @amanda.mochi on InstagramWebsite: https://hoopsandhealing.komi.io/Guest: @will.is.petty on Instagram & TikTokSupport the show