In this episode, we spend some time talking with Cailin Bracken about the mental health issues faced by student athletes. Cailin is a senior scholar at Vanderbilt University, where she is pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Communications of Science, Engineering, and Technology. Concurrently, she is a four year member of Vanderbilt's women's Division I lacrosse team, for which she also serves as the Undergraduate Director of Mental Health Operations and Mindset Development.
Cailin entered the arena of mental health advocacy on a national scale in April of 2022, catalyzed by the viral article she authored entitled "A Letter to College Sports." Subsequently, her advocacy has been acknowledged in esteemed publications such as Good Morning America, The Associated Press, and USA Lacrosse Magazine, in addition to delivering an address as a featured speaker at the Olympic and Paralympic Museum's annual Mental Health Symposium.
Cailin has reaffirmed her commitment to championing mental health advocacy, evidenced by her substantial involvement in crafting the TEAMS Act (Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability) for student-athletes. This legislative initiative, recently introduced in Congress by Senators Cory Booker (D) and John Boozman (R), underscores her enduring dedication to effecting change both on a social and policy level.
In addition to her impactful advocacy work, Cailin has been an integral part of the Nutrition eLearning team at mindbodygreen.com since the summer of 2021. Recently, she completed a consulting role as the Director of Marketing and Brand Development for Marta Brummell Life Coaching. In this role, Cailin directed the shaping the company's brand strategy, collaborating closely with Marta and her team on various facets including design, marketing, and business model development.
Furthermore, Cailin has assumed a role on the editorial team of Kidizenship, a publication helmed by Bloomberg journalist and author Amanda Little, focusing on youth-civics and its intersection with the broader societal landscape. Finally, Cailin is the creative force behind the podcast "Sunday Questions," where she conducts casually compelling conversations on topics spanning mental health, spirituality, and life strategy. The podcast has garnered over 20,000 streams within its initial six months of production.
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