SEASON 2, EPISODE 4
Women In Sports: Live at the NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
Tampa, FL | Amalie Arena -
Thursday, December 14th, 2023
LG sits down with guest host, MJ Acosta-Ruiz to shine a spotlight on the world of women in sports, reflecting on 51 years of Title IX, celebrating the recent strides made in this world, and delving into what opportunities of growth the future holds. We’ll examine the impact that the evolution of women in sports has had on mental health for former and current student athletes. Listeners and viewers have a chance to reflect on the success of the past and present while pointing to the possibilities of the future.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Cecile Reynaud - Vice President of Volleyball Operations for the Pro Volleyball Federation, Florida State University Faculty Member in Sport Management, Former Florida State University Head Volleyball Coach, Former President of American Volleyball Coaches Association, Inducted into 5 Halls of Fame
Claire Lessinger - Vice President of Events at Tampa Bay Sports Commission, President of Women In Sports and Events (WISE) Tampa Bay, Former Head Coach of University of South Florida Women's Volleyball
Laney Higgins - Oglethorpe University Women’s Volleyball #4, NIL Empower 2.0 Class Member
SEASON 2, EPISODE 3
Mind and Body: The Connection Between Mental and Physical Health
Tampa, FL | University of South Florida -
Lee Roy Selmon Athletics Center |
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023
LG delves into the critical connection between one’s mindset and physical health, giving listeners an inside look into the connection between how having a positive mental outlook impacts healing and recovery. This episode provides empirical evidence of how coaches, administrators, and student-athletes can provide and seek support in challenging times.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, PSYD, LMHC, CMPC - Assistant Director of Athletic Medicine at University of South Florida, Director of Sport Psychology at University of South Florida
Steve Walz - Associate Athletics Director at University of South Florida, Director of Sports Medicine at University of South Florida - Football, Men's Golf
Melanie Green - USF Women's Golf, Senior, 2023 WGCA All American Honorable Mention, 2023 American All-Conference Team
SEASON 2, EPISODE 2
Building Towards Balance and Sustaining Mental Health
Santa Clara, CA | PayPal Park -
Friday, November 17th, 2023
LG dives into the vital importance of finding equilibrium in the lives of collegiate athletes, as we explore how managing sports, academics, and personal well-being plays a key role in positive mental and physical health. The episode will provide listeners and viewers a play-book of best practices they can implement to achieve a better life lived.
Meet the Panelists
Danielle Slaton - Co-founder of Bay FC, Soccer Analyst, Olympic Medalist, Former U.S. Women's National Team member and Santa Clara Broncos Captain
Dr. Riley Gee - Assistant Athletic Director of Counseling and Sport Psychology at Santa Clara University, Former D1 Volleyball Player at UC Irvine
Ryan Murphy - USA Olympic Swimmer, 4x Olympic Gold Medalist, UC Berkeley Swim and Dive Team Alum
SEASON 2, EPISODE 1
Black Excellence in Sports
Nashville, Tennessee | Vanderbilt University -
Student Life Center |
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
LG brings Black student athletes, coaches, and other notable voices together to discuss their experiences of being Black collegiate athletes. This episode will explore the intersection of identity and athletics while showcasing the positive power community has on mental health, giving listeners an intimate front row seat to the additional pressures and cultural behaviors of the Black community within the sport area.
Meet the Panelists
Kenny Anderson - Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Fisk University, Former NBA All-Star
Jerry Stackhouse - Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Vanderbilt University, Former Two-Time NBA All-Star
Michael Ashley - SF/PF for the Fisk Bulldogs, #13
SEASON 1, EPISODE 1
Stressors of the Modern Student-Athlete Experience
Durham, North Carolina | Duke University –
Outside Cameron Indoor Stadium |
Friday, October 28th, 2022
In this kick off episode, LG Transparent Conversations will lay the foundation for the challenges student athletes encounter in today’s contemporary college sports landscape.
Meet the Panelists
Nina King - Vice President Director of Athletics & Adjunct Professor of Business Administration
Dr. Shawn Zeplin - Assistant Director of Athletics/Behavioral Health at Duke University
Gerald Henderson Jr - Former Duke/NBA Men’s Basketball player (2006-09), B.S. in Psychology (Duke University)
SEASON 1, EPISODE 2
Consequences of Student-Athlete Stressors, including Suicidality and Suicidal Behaviors
Durham, North Carolina | Duke University –
Duke Softball Stadium, East Campus |
Saturday, October 29th, 2022
Due to varying stressors that have emerged in today’s collegiate sport landscape, the COVID-19 pandemic, and general pressures of higher education learning environments, this episode will explore how such stressors lead to specific mental health issues/symptoms, including suicidal ideations and other behaviors.
Meet the Panelists
Ethan Phillips - Current UNC Gillings School of Public Health Student, Vice President for Health and Wellness on the UNC System Association of Student Governments Executive Board
Anna Callahan - Duke Graduate Student, Women’s Lacrosse Player, President of the first Morgan’s Message Chapter
Kat Zempolich - Co-Founder of Morgan's Message / Director of Podcasting, Duke Alum
SEASON 1, EPISODE 3
The Role of Support Systems on Student-Athlete Mental Health
Columbus, Ohio | Lower.com Field Stadium,
Central Parking Lot |
Friday, November 11th, 2022
In this episode, Prim is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist and NCAA Champion Fencer from Notre Dame, Lee Kiefer, her long time, highly decorated Head Coach, Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia and Doctor of Psychiatry-Mother, Teresa Kiefer for an in-depth discussion on support systems as they relate to mental health.
Meet the Panelists
Lee Kiefer -Olympic Gold Medal Fencer, NCAA Champion and Notre Dame Alum
Teresa Kiefer -Doctor of Psychiatry, Mother of Lee Kiefer
Guiorgie “Gia” Kvaratskhelia - Notre Dame Fencing Head Coach (‘14 - Present) 6x ACC Coach of the Year, 18 NCAA Individual Champions Notre Dame Head Fencing Coach four-time NCAA Championship winner (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022)
SEASON 1, EPISODE 4
Student-Athlete Mental Health Beyond the College Experience
Los Angeles, CA | Loyola Marymount University –
Alumni Mall |
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
In this final episode of the series, Prim and guests will discuss athletes’ mental health beyond the game, season and career, including the lasting effects, loss of identity and continued care for mental health.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. William Parham -Professor, Loyola Marymount University – Los Angeles; Director of Mental Health and Wellness Program (NBPA), Member of the Mental Health and Wellness Task Force for the United States Olympic Committee
Tairia Flowers - Head Coach for LMU Softball, Olympic Gold Medalist
Betsi Flint - Former Former Asst. Coach for LMU Volleyball; Former LMU student-athlete and Olympic Beach Volleyball hopeful
SEASON 1, EPISODE 5 Part 1
The Big Dance® and the Road to the Elite Stage
Monday, March 31, 2023 |
GRB Convention Center,
Houston, TX
The Final Four® is the ultimate stage for college basketball. In this episode of the LG Transparent Conversations series, we talk about the mental roadmap and challenges athletes face as they work their way to the elite stage. Expectations, pressure, media coverage, achieving peak performance, and even coping with injuries – Prim Siripipat and the panelists discuss the intricacies of the postseason and how it can affect the athlete and team in various ways.
Meet the Panelists
Lisa Bonta Sumii – LCSW, CSW, Psychotherapist and Mental Performance Consultant
Lisa is a sport psychology professional, entrepreneur, content creator, Tedx and international speaker, as well as a podcast host. She utilizes her training as a psychotherapist and mental performance consultant to positively impact the athlete mental health space at the professional, collegiate, Olympic, and youth levels. As the CEO & Founder of AthMindset®, she deepens her purpose in the professional development of future sport psychology professionals.
Trayce Jackson-Davis – Indiana Hoosiers, #23 Forward, Senior
Trayce Jackson Davis is an All-American senior playing for the Indiana University Hoosiers, and a national player of the year candidate.
Jarace Walker – Houston Cougars, #25 Forward, Freshman
Jarace Walker is a freshman playing for the Houston Cougars of the American Athletic Conference. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 high school class. He’s ranked as the #1 power forward nationally by ESPN.
SEASON 1, EPISODE 5 Part 2
The Come Down: The Return Home from the Elite Stage
Monday, March 31 |
GRB Convention Center,
Houston, TX
Sixty-eight teams enter the NCAA Tournament, but only one walks away victorious. With 99% of the field heading home without a trophy, how do athletes and teams cope with defeat? In this episode of LG Transparent Conversations series, The Next Chapter discusses how the road home from the Big Dance ® can be a pivotal, even defining, moment for many student-athletes. Prim Siripipat and the panel explores the letdown athletes experience following the postseason and how the complicated feelings/emotions can influence the return to normal activities.
Meet the Panelists
Dr. Brian Hainline – Chief Medical Officer, NCAA
The NCAA’s first Chief Medical Officer oversees the NCAA Sport Science Institute, a national center of excellence whose mission is to promote and develop safety, excellence, and wellness in college student-athletes, and to foster life-long physical and mental development.
Dr. Corey Yeager – PhD, LMFT, Researcher, Activist, Author, and Detroit Pistons Life Coach
Dr. Yeager is a researcher, activist. author, therapist, and the Detroit Pistons’ Life Coach. Outside of the NBA, some of his clients include The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), The Smithsonian Institute, The Gersh Agency, and Lola Red.
