{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Athlete Mindset","title":"Hoops and Healing with Bianca McCall, Reach-In Now","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2780,"description":"Bianca McCall. A story and a journey that transcends the AAU courts and professional basketball in Italy. Her story on the Athlete Mindset podcast touches on valuable lessons learned both on and off the court. Witnessing the limitations of access to youth sports, Bianca champions efforts to make it more inclusive. Her transition from athlete to advocate highlights the challenges and triumphs of a life beyond the game. Reach-In Now, Bianca's platform connecting athletes through mental health resources exemplifies her passion for building a supportive community.\nTopics discussed on Hoops and Healing with Bianca McCall, Reach-In Now:\nPlaying basketball professionally in Italy\nTraveling with AAU teams was a big learning experience\nKeeping AAU cost-efficient and accessible for families\nBianca's battle with mental health issues is what led her to pursue a career in mental health\nAthletes aren’t trained to connect with the world around them when they aren’t playing their sport\nReach in now, Bianca's app, allows people to utilize anonymous text chat where people can share their stories and build a community\nAbout Bianca McCall:\nAthletic Trailblazer: Former women’s basketball pro excelling in sports, healthcare, and education.\nOvercoming Odds: Battled a career-threatening knee injury, rising to prominence in the Pacific 10 Conference, earning All-American honors.\nTrauma Advocate: Devoted Second Act to helping others heal from trauma, crises, and preventing violence, contributing to mental health education.\nEducational Milestones: First-gen master’s degree earner, licensed clinical psychotherapist specializing in trauma and crisis management.\nInfluential Speaker & Author: TED Speaker and mental health expert with board seats on national committees, authoring courses at the University of Reno.\nProduction Team for Hoops and Healing with Bianca McCall:\nAthlete Mindset is part of the podcast network, QuietLoud Studios\nPresented by SportsE Media: a digital sports media brand...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aRyzCH8w6ZPkPaTp7vgZHiF1GyqUT2DXSZcHuEJcD40/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZDhj/N2ZhOTM4YTc0YjBk/MDQzMDhmOWMwNTk3/ZjE2MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}