It's an Inside Job
It's an Inside Job
Jason Birkevold Liem
Self-Worth Over Wins: An Athlete’s Guide to Mental Health and Identity with Isaiah Neil
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Nov 10, 2025 at 3:00 am.
Introduction to Resilience
Meeting Isaiah Neal
Isaiah's Journey in Athletics
Mental Health Awakening
Life After Sports
The Pressure We Create
Understanding Identity
Conversations with Teammates
Insights from Isaiah
The Journey of Mental Health
Therapy as Discovery
The Role of Athletic Support
Teaching Young Athletes
Advice for Young Athletes
Final Thoughts and Stories
The Importance of Mental Health
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Get in touch with us! We’d appreciate your feedback and comments. “Mental health often gets worse before it gets better—because you’re having hard conversations and making changes.” - Isaiah Neil How can accepting your vulnerability—and creating a safe space for others to do the same—be the most powerful play you ever make, both in sports and in life? Discover how former collegiate athlete and mental health advocate Isaiah Neil navigated crippling performance anxiety, injuries, and depressio...