About this episode
Gianni Ghione Ivy League Student Athlete Multiple Time NJ State Placer Gian Ghione discusses with Gene the life of an Ivy League Student Athlete who battles physical and mental health challenges. Learn about certain strategies Gian used personally to help deal with social anxiety and depression. This battled led him to change his passion towards mental health and helping others. Time Stamps Below: 0:40 Injuries and Social Anxiety 1:50 Concussions 3:00 Anxiety Attacks 4:00 Pushing Back Finals. Balancing everything. 5:00 Asking for help. Being prescribed medication. 7:00 Leaving School. Taking a break. 8:45 Transition from Athlete to Ordinary. 10:00 Being Thankful 11:00 Brother walking away from Wrestling 14:00 Dealing with Injuries. Changing wrestling styles. 16:00 Strategies for Coping with Anxiety. 20:30 Opening up to Friends and Family. Asking for Support 21:00 Anxiety vs Depression 27:00 Anxiety Attacks in Class 30:00 Learning about Mental Health. 33:00 Defining Toughness. Mental Health and Wrestling 38:00 Mental Wellness Coach 40:00 Reach out for Help. Make it Necessary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.