Four Minutes with Fiona

Today I talked with Izzy Germain! Izzy played university hockey at Dalhousie University before getting into broadcasting while still in college! She was the first ever female Public Address Announcer for the 2023 World Juniors, worked for the Boston Fleet as the director of Team Services/Hockey Operations, she is the COO of the Jill Saulnier Foundation, runs hockey operations for Hilary Knight’s hockey camps, was the lead play by play announcer for the PWHPA for the 2022-23, and so much more in the hockey world! Recently, she brought Taylor Heise’s first-ever hockey camp to life at Ridder!We talked about her philosophies in hockey and life, how she transitioned to being involved in hockey in new ways, her best advice on relationship building, and her thoughts on mental health. This was such a special conversation, and I am so humbled that Izzy took the time to speak with me! It was so wonderful to learn from her, and I know you’ll take a lot of value from this episode. Connect with her on Instagram @IzzyGermain to see all the great stuff she’s up to! Take 10 seconds to leave a review for the show if you enjoyed it! I’ll see you next week! Bye!***FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCASTA four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7X @FourMinutesPodHosted by Fiona Hatton. 

hi all! today's episode is part of my larger effort to provide short mindset tips more often on the pod!today I chat about how to go about asking for/receiving advice from people. it's important to consider the perspective others are coming to you with when they give you advice. not all advice will be helpful for you and polling more people won't necessarily help you make better decisions. ***FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCASTA four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7X @FourMinutesPodHosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today I got to talk with Francis Marotte! He played college hockey at Robert Morris before transferring to Clarkson in his senior year, where he was one of the top goalies in the nation, earning All-American Honors, ECAC Hockey Ken Dryden Goaltender of the Year, and First Team League All-Star. After Clarkson, he played professional hockey in the AHL, ECHL, and EIHL. Now he is a performance coach, co-founder of the brand Stride Lifestyle along with Anthony Callin of the Worcester Railers. He’s built a big following online sharing his story and great performance tips for athletes. We had a phenomenal conversation about how your habits shape your identity, the keys to being successful, and why success doesn’t happen overnight. Frank has an awesome perspective and is dedicated to being his best self while helping others do the same. I am super thankful he took the time to come on the podcast to chat!Enjoy!If you enjoyed this podcast and want to see more from Frank, on Instagram @stride.lifestyle and @francis.marotteUnfortunately, shortly after we recorded this, episode Frank's Instagram was disabled. He’s currently working to get it back, so I will post an update to my Instagram regarding that as soon as I hear news. Take care, have a great week!***FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCASTA four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7X @FourMinutesPodHosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today, Billie Jean King is back for a second interview! We discuss the business side of sports, including the PWHL, Billie’s vision of equality in the future, the philosophies she finds most important, the social change involved with growing women’s sports, and more!The value Billie provides in the interview is phenomenal. I am so honored to have had the chance to speak to her for a second time. I learned so much from her; I know you will, too. A huge thanks to Billie for taking the time to talk!

Annie O’Donnell has blazed a trail for herself working in the sports industry! She has a substantial social media following, where she shares creative content about hockey and athletics! Her podcast, the Cherry Bomb Hockey Podcast, explores current events in the game like never before. I love Annie’s go-getter attitude and engaging personality. She’s making a fabulous impact on the hockey world, and I am so excited I got to pick her brain about all things her!In this episode, we touch on how she got started in the sports industry (hint: it might not be what you think), how she defines success, and letting go of what other people think of you. This is an awesome episode, and I am so happy to have you here listening! Follow Annie on Instagram and TikTok @sweetannieod and check out the Cherry Bomb Hockey Podcast for all the hockey updates!***FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCASTA four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7X @FourMinutesPodHosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today I talked with Hayley Scamurra! Hayley played her college years at Northeastern, where she had a great career. She is a member of the US Women's National team and is now a 3x World Champion and an Olympic silver medalist in 2022. Hayley plays pro hockey in the PWHL with the Toronto Sceptres. She was formerly with Ottawa Charge and scored the first goal in franchise history! Before the PWHL, she played in the NWHL for the Beats and the PWHPA for 3 seasons. Hayley takes time to give back to the community; she and her partner, Nick Stoop, created a program called the Pro Athlete Experience for athletes to help them with every aspect of their sporting careers, from nutrition to workouts to mindset tips. It’s great to see someone of her caliber taking the time to give back!Hayley is a great person with valuable thoughts- I know you’ll enjoy this episode!Check out the Pro Athlete Experience here: https://shorturl.at/HrcocFollow her on Instagram @hayleyscamurra***FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCASTA four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7X @FourMinutesPodHosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Hi all! Today I am speaking about the idea of being "good enough" and what happens when we don't feel that way. I know for me I have experienced that feeling in sports, my creative endeavors, and basically every area of life. It's a normal thing but it doesn't get talked about much!I hope this episode helps you think about yourself and your worth differently. We are all far more than our accomplishments- measuring ourselves only based on them takes away so much from who we are as PEOPLE! Who you are as a person is so much more important than any pursuit- but it's awesome to do things you're passionate about too. Cheers to finding the balance in 2025! 

Today, I talked with Marne Sullivan! Marne is a former collegiate runner who competed in track and cross country for both BC and USC! She graduated from Boston College in 2023 with a degree in Communications and Marketing. By chronicling her journey with a cochlear implant and discussing topics like accessibility and mindset, she has built an incredible community and become a powerful voice for change. Marne was honored with the National Inspirer Award from the Cochlear Foundation and the Malala Fund, received the 2023 Golden Eagles Inspiration Award, and was recognized for Boston College's Interruption Award for the female athlete who best embodies the characteristics of being a BC Eagle. She also earned the Mel Hein Award and the Coach's Award for USC Track & Field. In our conversation, we explored accessibility in college athletics, her path to sharing her story, and ways to support loved ones who are deaf. We also discussed the importance of self-love and self-care as an athlete—two essential but often overlooked topics. I loved this conversation, and I know you will, too! Check out Marne's website: marnesullivan.com Follow her on Instagram @MarneSully and @hear_and_out * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

My first solo episode! I get into mindsets I’ve adapted that have really moved the needle for me as an athlete, creator, and person. I am excited about the possibility of doing more solo episodes! After interviewing ~50 high-performing athletes and people, there are definitive patterns that emerge that I want to share. 🌱 Included in this episode:  -the importance of cultivating a healthy detachment from your pursuits -living intentionally + matching your habits w/ your values -creating a strong identity to help yourself overcome adversity -and more! It was fun to reflect and record an entire episode about this. I even talk about the beginnings of this podcast and my feelings about that. I hope this episode helps you! Thanks for listening! Follow the podcast on Instagram @fourminuteswfiona * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today, I talked with Nick Stoop. Nick played Division One college lacrosse at Robert Morris before transferring to Eastern Connecticut State University where he fully dove into his love of sports performance, exercise science, nutrition, and biochem. Postgrad he started his own business called Custom Wellness Solutions, aiming to develop athletes using the pillars of education, nutrition, and performance. He built his own mobile gym trailer called the Beast Bus, where he trains high-level athletes in their respective sports. He also hosts lacrosse combines! Nick is the president and founder of the mental health initiative Lets Feel Good. He created a series of resistance bands called Beast Bands which are an excellent training tool. He and Hayley Scamurra started a program called the "Pro Athlete Experience" that enables people to train like the pros, giving them access to workouts, mindset techniques, nutrition information, and more! It's a great resource and I love the effort they put forth to make training accessible to everyone. Nick is one of the most passionate individuals I have ever spoken with, and I know his positive energy will help you on your journey! I am thankful he took the time to come on the pod to chat! Follow Nick on Instagram @coachstooplfg and @yourcws * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Eliza Kelley played at Utica College for three seasons before moving into coaching! She spent four years as a full-time assistant at Utica before starting the women's hockey program at Becker College, coaching there for six years and building a competitive program before the school closed. After that Coach Kelley moved to Worcester State, again starting the program from scratch. In the first 3 years, the Worcester State women's team has won their conference (ECHA) and this year will move into the larger MASCAC league. I feel really fortunate to be a part of her team and even after only playing for her one year I have grown as a player and person. She has so much knowledge about hockey and everything, and I learn something new whenever I am around her. The way she builds trust and strong relationships with the players she works with is exceptional and I have the utmost respect for her. Just from this ten-minute chat, you can tell how great she is. I hope you enjoy this episode! Follow @worcesterstatewih on Instagram! * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today, I talked with David Breen. Dave grew up in North Andover before playing college hockey at Merrimack and Trinity College. He has worked in coaching and video positions at Curry, Merrimack, Phillips Academy, and Bentley. Since 2014, Dave has worked as the program director of Micro Ice and oversees all aspects of programming and coaching. He also works in the Bruins organization as a skating and skills consultant. We got into his philosophy on player development, the mindset difference of elite players, and his advice to aspiring hockey coaches. Dave is so knowledgeable and has great insight into coaching and development. I loved hearing about his experiences, there is so much value to take away from this episode! Huge thank you to Dave for taking the time to talk! Hope you enjoy it! Connect with Dave on Instagram @microicehockey * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today I talked with David Stark! We got into his definition of success, why putting yourself out there is difficult but key to achieving your biggest goals, and the importance of knowing your why. David reminds me of Jeff Lovecchio in that he is all in on pursuing his why every single day and very intentional with his time. David is the host of the Athletes podcast. To date, he has interviewed over 250 athletes, fitness professionals, and high achievers, providing insights and education to anyone looking to be their best selves. He started the show after attending Brock University when he began interviewing athletes from his bedroom. Now the show is an incredible resource helping thousands of people on a daily basis! David also co-founded Cook Stark Management alongside Lander Cook, a talent agency representing and supporting elite female athletes. David is passionate about helping female athletes obtain equitable treatment and opportunities which I love! David is such a knowledgeable human and I know you will take away valuable insights from this episode! Connect with David on Instagram @davestark1 and @theathletespodcast * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today I talked with Billie Jean King!! Billie needs no introduction because she is iconic, but I want to highlight some of her incredible contributions to begin this episode. I kept this talk longer than my other episodes because Billie has so much knowledge to share! Billie has 39-time Grand Slam titles, 20 career victories at Wimbledon, and is a former world No. 1 tennis player. In 1970, she was one of nine players who broke away and signed $1 contracts making their own tour called the Virginia Slims Circuit in protest against the inequity in prize money awarded between men and women at that time. She used her position to create the Women's Tennis Association in 1973 and lobbied for equal prize money at the US Open.   90 Million people watched Billie Jean King play Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes, which she won in three straight sets. This was a landmark victory for women everywhere and is the most-viewed tennis match ever. Billie also co-founded the World Team Tennis coed circuit and started the Women's Sports Foundation. In 1990 Life magazine named King one of the 100 most important Americans of the twentieth century. She is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and in 2009 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, by Barack Obama. With her partner Ilana Kloss, she founded the Billie Jean King Foundation, which works to support the next generation of game-changing leaders in sports, education, and activism. Billie and Illana have now been together for 43 years! Billie Jean King is more excited than ever, her most recent venture is, of course, the PWHL which was wildly successful in its first year. She and Ilana are both members of the advisory board, and we discuss the league's origins in this episode. Billie is an unbelievable figure whose impact transcends the tennis court. She continues to positively impact millions of people and makes a difference in fighting for equality, LGBTQ rights, and more. It was an incredible honor to speak with her and I am so excited for you to hear this episode! Connect with Billie on Instagram @billiejeanking * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today I talked with Megan Myers. Megan is currently the assistant coach of women's hockey at Boston University. Prior to now, she was the first full-time assistant coach at Stonehill for the program's inaugural season. She assisted at Becker College for its first five seasons, a school that no longer exists but morphed into my current team at Worcester State. Myers played at Utica College, where she earned all ECAC honors all four years. She ranks first in program history for goals and was inducted into the Utica Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022. After college, she played with the Boston Blades in the CWHL before transitioning into coaching.  I talked to Megan in April the day after she completed the Boston Marathon! it was great to hear her perspective on hockey, personal growth, and more! Connect with her on Instagram @meganmyers15 * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Ryan Winn grew up in Rochester and played college hockey at Bowdoin. During college, he started experimenting with content creation and began his YouTube channel. Now he is an actor, and producer, and has a production company! He was recently in the movie What's My Name Again and is working to start a hockey culture business. Ryan has been in the content creation space for multiple years and has already done some awesome things!  We had a great talk about his experiences in hockey, how he started what he does now, and how to figure out what you want in life. I loved talking with him and I hope you enjoy this episode!  Give him a follow on Instagram @ryanwinn44 and @winningproductionsusa * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today, I talked with Alexis Miller! Alexis grew up playing hockey in Nova Scotia before attending Shattuck and playing at BU. She was co-captain her senior year and was also a nominee for the Hockey Humanitarian Award in 2017. Miller was also Boston University's Woman of the Year. After college, she was a part of the CWHL, playing for the Blades in Worcester. The blades played out of the same rink my college team plays out of now, which is cool!  Today, Alexis is the Senior Director of Player Experience at the PWHL.   We had a great conversation about her new role in the league, how motherhood has added to her perspective, and her tips for positive relationship building! I am so glad we got to chat; it was a pleasure to hear from Alexis today!  Connect with her on Instagram @itsalexiselizabeth! * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today I talked with Michaela Boyle! Michaela played Division One hockey at Clarkson where she was a national champion her freshman season, then transferred to Robert Morris, and finally Boston College. After college, she played a year for the Buffalo Beauts before moving to pursue her dreams of coaching! Now she lives in Minneapolis and coaches Breck's high school hockey team, as well as working with BreakAway Hockey Academy and OS Hockey!  We had a great conversation about what she learned from hockey, her advice for young players, and gaining confidence in your authentic self! I love this episode because we finish by talking about meaningful friendships and why having a small circle of close friends is the best gift.  I am so glad we got to chat, it was a pleasure to hear from Michaela today! * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Madison Story is a division one swimmer at the University of Utah! We talked about her experience with an eating disorder, her advice for supporting loved ones or teammates who may be suffering from one, and what she wishes more people knew about them! This was a really special episode, Madison and I grew up together in the same small town in Alaska. I am so inspired that she is sharing her experiences to help others and it was great to talk with her! ❤️ Connect with her on Instagram @madi.son_story * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Alyssa Sleasman played at hockey Shattuck and won a national championship before playing four years at Cornell. She played pro hockey with the CWHL where her team won the Clarkson Cup in 2015, and in the NWHL, winning the Isobel Cup in 2016. Alyssa was an NWHL Foundation award winner in 2017 for giving back to the community and was a hockey humanitarian finalist in school. She was a 3-time NWHL all-star and has won gold and silver medals at the Four Nations Cup with Team USA. After her playing career finished, she began coaching, and we touched on that transition in this episode! She led girls + women’s hockey initiatives in the Carolinas with the Canes organization, including coaching the Carolina Jr. Hurricanes. She was also a member of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) as a board member and player. Now, she coaches the Rochester Jr. Americans NAHL team! It was so great to talk with Alyssa today! Connect with her on Instagram @alyssag92 * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Dr. Madeline Barlow works as the Director of Programming with the Hidden Opponent and mentors athletes as they transition out of competitive athletics into new chapters of their lives! She completed her Ph.D. at Temple University in the Psychology of Human Movement with a specialization in Exercise and Sport Psychology. She is the CEO of Mind-Wise Mentoring, an educational speaker with the Hidden Opponent, and a transition coach for Athletes Soul. If that’s not enough, she is also the author of the book The Highly Sensitive Athlete: How to Embody the Magic of Your True Self in and Out of Sport, which was published in 2021. She co-authored Athlete to Entrepreneur: Powerful Stories of Transition from Players to Professionals. She swam at the Division II level at Bloomsbury University where she was an individual and team record holder and NCAA qualifier. We had a great conversation about the transition out of sports and the different tools athletes can utilize to support themselves on that journey. Dr. Madeline has excellent advice that can be transformational for anyone wondering what’s next for them after competitive athletics! I am so glad we got to chat, this is a topic I am very interested in, and it was awesome to hear her thoughts today! Connect with her on Instagram @mindwisementor * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Taylor Smith is a Journalism student at UW Madison and an assistant with Wisconsin Athletics. She will be graduating this May of 2024 and previously ran the Badgers women's hockey tik tok while contributing content for a variety of other teams, including golf, and writing articles for the Badgers website. Taylor has interned with the Madison Capitals, Good Karma Brands, and the Milwaukee Admirals. Today, we talked about the importance of getting out of your comfort zone, why it is not embarrassing to pursue something you love, and her advice for anyone looking to pursue a career in the sports industry! It was great to speak to her. Big thanks to Taylor for coming on today! Connect with her on Instagram @taylor_smith77 * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Lauren Ball played varsity hockey at the University of Toronto before transitioning to working in the sports industry with Canada Snowboard, Lululemon, and more! Today, she talked about her biggest lessons from being a student-athlete, advice for connecting with others, and tips on finding a role in sports! Lauren is driven and confident. She has great reflections from her time as a student-athlete and inspiring insights from her work in sports now! It was such an honor to speak to her. I hope you take away valuable insights from this episode! Connect with her on Instagram @laaurenball * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

D Jay grew up playing hockey in Canada, eventually playing Junior A, WHL, and college hockey. On the road to his hockey dream, D Jay experienced anxiety and depression, which led him to turn to alcohol and substance use to cope. After battling addiction for a decade, D Jay began his recovery journey on June 6th, 2022. Now, he works as a supporting figure, helping athletes be vulnerable and reach out for mental health support. I am excited I got to speak with D Jay! He is very vulnerable and strong. Connect with him on Instagram @djaymcgrathhockey and on his website: https://djmhhockey.com/ * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Matthew Cusack hosted the popular podcast College Hockey Talk, where he interviewed players about their hockey experiences. The podcast helped top female players gain the notoriety and recognition they deserved within the hockey community. He also showcased elite men's players in a new light.  After four years of podcasting, he is moving on to other projects in the sports industry and will be graduating from Framingham State this spring.  It was great to hear Matt's perspective today! Enjoy the episode! Connect with him on Instagram @mattcusack34 and @collegehockeytalk * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton. 

Today, I talked with Jeff Levechio. He played hockey at Western Michigan, then signed with the Boston Bruins and played overseas for a total of ten years playing professional hockey. Now, he is a strength coach based out of St. Louis where he trains thousands of athletes, from NHL players to NFL players to youth + junior hockey athletes. He has over one hundred thousand followers on his Instagram, where he shares training videos and talks mindset. It was great to talk to him today; he is incredibly passionate and inspiring. I hope you enjoy this episode! Connect with him on Instagram @jefflovecchio * * * FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton.

Ivan Tchatchouwo is a former captain of the men's basketball team at Concordia College and is currently the CEO of The Zone, a company dedicated to improving the well-being of student-athletes.  Ivan has a master's degree in Applied Physiology from Columbia University and is passionate about human performance. He has worked as a performance specialist at EXOS, a pioneer in the field.  He shared his experiences with mental health in sports, the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, and his why.  It's a great listen, and Ivan will give you some great takeaways to apply to your own life. I am thrilled to have spoken with him! Check out The Zone: ⁠https://www.itsthezone.com⁠ Connect with Ivan: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-tchatchouwo-78292195/⁠ @ivantchatchouwo on Instagram FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona @fionahatton7 X @FourMinutesPod Hosted by Fiona Hatton.

Hania Taduran plays division 1 beach volleyball at University of the Pacific. In 2022 she was nominated for the preseason all-conference team and named most offensive player. In 2021, she started a mental health awareness club on her campus called Breaking Barriers. Their mission is to "get rid of the stigma towards mental health/illnesses while simultaneously giving our athletes a platform to share their voices and empower each other as a community." Hania lost two important people in her life to suicide. Today we talked about the difficulties of balancing grief while being a student athlete. Prioritizing emotional wellbeing with a packed schedule is difficult, but Hania shares why it has transformed her life for the better! We also talked about supporting loved ones who may be experiencing grief, and how different the experience of grieving can be from person to person. I loved talking to Hania about her experience and appreciate her being so vulnerable during this interview.  Everyone experiences grief but it's rarely spoken about. Conversations like this are so important to normalizing being vulnerable and reaching out for support.  I am so thankful to have gotten the chance to talk with Hania! Connect with her on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠hania_t16⁠ FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.  Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton.

Maggie Wigoda played basketball at East Stroudsburg University and is now in graduate school! She is actively involved in mental health advocacy work with The Hidden Opponent and founded the THO chapter at East Stroudsburg. An absolute powerhouse on and off the court, Maggie has incredible insights to share about mindset! We discussed her experience with mental health as an athlete, what it was like tearing her ACL as a senior, and her advice for navigating life post grad. She has so much wisdom to share, I know that all athletes will benefit from listening to this episode. I am so thankful to have gotten the chance to talk with Maggie! Connect with her on Instagram @⁠maggiewigoda FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four-minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.  Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton

Stefano Cantali is from Montreal where he played youth hockey before moving on to Division 1 at Mercyhurst University. Following that he skated professionally overseas in Belgium, then transitioned into hockey advising, content creation, and Twitch streaming! He shares insights from playing high level hockey, the habits that have dictated his success, and the importance of having mentors throughout life. At the end we talk about his favorite hockey memory, it is a must-listen story. I am thrilled to have gotten the chance to talk with Stefano! Connect with him on Instagram @scantali1 FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.  Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton

Natalie Allport is a former Canadian Team and World Tour snowboarder turned competitive CrossFit athlete who creates content around mental health, female empowerment, and motivation! She is the host of All In, a podcast about mental health, mindset, and sports. In 2021 she self produced a TEDx Talk entitled: "Failure: What Not Making The Olympics Taught Me". Natalie is an absolute powerhouse in every area of life with so much insight to share. It was such a privilege to interview her for today's episode. Thank you, Natalie! Connect with her on Instagram @natalieallport FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.  Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton

Kayla Bock is a student-athlete playing division one softball at Rutgers University! This summer, she is working as an intern with the Big Ten Conference to expand her experiences within sports administration and operations. She is actively involved with SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee), was an Academic All-Big Ten in 2022 as a sophomore, and is passionate about helping student-athletes become their best selves through sport! Today we had a great conversation about the personal identity she has built for herself, her philosophy on building a career while competing as a college athlete, and her advice for building success. Thank you, Kayla, for providing incredible insights on this episode! Connect with her on LinkedIn-Kayla Bock FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.  Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton

Bri Moore plays volleyball at Salem College and is active mental health advocate! She works with Morgan's Message and other organizations to advocate for student athletes. We had a great conversation today about her experiences in college, how she built a strong community for herself at school, and her biggest advice for young girls! Such an awesome episode, I loved talking with Bri and I know you will get so much value from listening! Share this episode with your friends and leave a review!! Connect with her on Instagram @briannam.19 FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.  Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton!

Olivia Bray is a student athlete who competes in swimming at the University of Texas. She is a 17 time All-American; and holds UT records in the 200 and 400 medley relays! We had an incredible talk today about how mental health has been a part of her swimming career thus far, why supporting others is so important, and her philosophies as an elite athlete. She is so open and gets deep about being a student athlete in a way that I have never heard. Everyone will benefit from hearing her wisdom so share this episode with friends if it resonates! I hope you enjoy today’s episode as much as I did! It's a longer one but so worth the listen! Thank you, Olivia for coming on the podcast! Connect with Olivia on Instagram: @oliviaabray Podcast Instagram: @fourminuteswfiona FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.  Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton!

Whitney Vandiver attends University of the Cumberlands and competes in the sport of archery! She is an outspoken mental health advocate, working as a campus captain with The Hidden Opponent and regularly posting inspiring messages to her socials. This June she will be continuing her education at the Baylor College of Medicine where she will study Orthotics & Prosthetics. She is also a 2028 olympic hopeful! Follow her on instagram @whitney_vandiver and @whitv_archery FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.  Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton!

Annie played collegiate lacrosse at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently in graduate school pursuing a career in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins. Today we talked about breaking out of boxes, finding a path after college, and her advice for young athletes! Huge thank you to Annie for coming on the pod! Follow her on instagram @anniem0rris28 FOUR MINUTES WITH FIONA PODCAST A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers. Instagram @fourminuteswfiona Twitter @FourMinutesPod Tik Tok @fourminuteswithfiona Hosted by Fiona Hatton!

Today I talked with Katie Barlow, a swimmer at Ursinus college. We had a great conversation about personal progress, having faith in yourself, and the importance of hobbies outside of sport. I hope you enjoy this episode, for more content follow the podcast instagram @fourminuteswfiona.  A HUGE thank you to Katie for coming on and providing so many valuable insights! Connect with her on Instagram @kbarlow7 Instagram: @fourminuteswfiona  https://www.instagram.com/fourminuteswfiona/ Twitter: @FourMinutesPod https://twitter.com/FourMinutesPod Youtube: @fionahatton7 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqITjTejkz-gW56WDTRlvDg Four Minutes with Fiona A four minute podcast with athletes, entrepreneurs, and high achievers.

Hana plays Division 1 golf at The University of Louisville in Kentucky. She has been a campus captain for The Hidden Opponent, a mental heath nonprofit; and if very vocal about the importance of reaching out for support. We talked about her move internationally to attend college, how she handled college sports from a mental standpoint, and the importance of close relationships in her life.  Thank you Hana for coming on, I loved talking with you! Connect with Hana on Instagram @hanickaryskova!

Emily Durigan played softball for fifteen years, including division 1 at The University of Rhode Island. She made the difficult decision to medically retire and has since has been serving the community as an advocate for mental health. Now a published author and blogger, Emily is continuing her education and working to help the next generation. Hope you enjoy listening to what she has to say! Connect with her @emilydurigan on Instagram and click the link in her bio to read her blog!

Connor grew up in Minnesota before continuing his hockey career at Buffalo State University where he is currently a sophomore. He is the co-founder of FHA Mentors, a blog and mentorship program dedicated to providing young hockey player with guidance on their hockey journey. He provided a lot of valuable insights on mental health, his process for success, and what his next steps are with FHA.  Great episode and definitely worth the listen! Connect with Connor on Instagram @con_biz and FHA @fhamentors!

Nicole Mack played division 1 volleyball at Furman University before transitioning into modeling, content creation, and photography! In this episode we talk about her journey after college and how she found new avenues after graduating. Nicole is so kind and open about her journey; and this episode is sure to inspire you! Thank you Nicole, for coming on the show! Hope you enjoy! Connect with Nicole on Instagram and Tik Tok! @nicolemacck 

Carson Duggan played played hockey for St. Lawrence University on a full ride scholarship, then internationally in Prague for HC Slavia Praha. Following her successful playing career she entered the coaching world at Trinity College, eventually going onto coach at Ohio State and UConn. Now she coaches at WHL Academy, an online platform helping girls get recruited to play college hockey. We had a great conversation about her recruiting process, being grateful for opportunities, her tips for mental training, and more! Hope you enjoy! 

Today I talked with Alexa McAuliffe, a national champion rower at the University of Texas. We had a great conversation about mental health, her experience as a college athlete during Covid, and life after graduation. I loved her vulnerability and know her insights will be valuable to anyone! Hope you enjoy this episode! Connect with Alexa on Instagram! @alexa_mcauliffe

Today I talked with Sean Conley, former NFL player turned yoga and meditation teacher. We discussed how athletes have become more open about their mental health, how he found mindfulness, and his biggest advice for younger athletes. It was so great to have Sean on and this episode will be extremely valuable to anyone interested in the mental game involved in sports. Hope you enjoy! Read Sean's Books! The Point After Amazing Yoga

Today I talked with Hattie Mills, a volleyball player at LeTourneau University who recently started a blog to chronicle her healing journey. Like most college athletes, Hattie had some difficulty with the transition from high school to college. She cited stigma as a main reason she did not open up to her coaches and teammates sooner. We had a great conversation about being vulnerable, reaching out to teammates, and what she thinks should be done to better support student athlete mental health! A must listen episode that will be relatable to any current or retired athlete!

An intro to Four Minutes with Fiona! On this podcast, you'll find interviews with high achievers who will give you insights into their success. From athletes to entrepreneurs, this podcast will cover high achievers and their stories. Best of all, the episodes are only four minutes. Thanks for tuning in!