#MemberSpotlight: @ThisIsMyBrave is partnering with Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST II) and the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) to present “This is My Brave CharMeck 2024.”
As someone who was directly coached by Bela & Marta Karolyi, who began their coaching careers in the U.S. in 1981, I experienced the intensity & demands of their decades-long influence firsthand. Their methods led to successes on the competition floor but often at the cost of athletes' mental & physical health. As we transition from the Karolyi era to prioritizing well-being over medals, especially during this time of reflection on our country’s independence, we must proceed with care. This shift is essential. While it is not an exact science, it is possible to support athletes' health while nurturing their competitive spirit. We must exercise caution, constantly evaluating how to achieve the ideal balance. Let us seize this chance to create a balanced approach, where triumphs are measured by well-being as well as medals, embodying the true spirit of freedom & progress we celebrate on Independence Day.
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“So, we showed up (at the very first @knotfest)… got outside the van, and the guys from @slipknot were like ‘Yo what’s up guys!’ Just walking in there, it didn’t feel real. This MUST be some sort of trick…”
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“The stigma is such that I remember being at a doctor’s office trying to get help… I was talking to the doctor and she left, and outside of the room I heard ‘Aw, Jesus Christ, she’s definitely Borderline…’”
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#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth may be in the rearview, but we all know that it's a neverending discussion. We would like to feature the storytellers of our most recent show in Concord, NH presented by hashtag#NAMINewHampshire hashtag#StorytellingSavesLives https://t.co/2FBV42cosj
Our monthly Potential Producer Interest Meeting is later at night to accommodate our Pacific/Mountain Time Zone friends, but everyone is welcome! Learn more about The Brave Way and what it takes to bring Brave to your area! #StorytellingSavesLives https://t.co/qOSNgFTp90
“I’m honored to further grow my relationship with the This Is My Brave community by formally becoming a ‘Brave Ambassador.’
I fully support TIMB’s mission to change the conversation around mental health, and encourage people to open up about their own experiences...
This Is My Brave – Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m. on the Tampa campus, Prepare to be inspired by this amazing cast of storytellers who are breaking barriers to end stigma!
All are welcome to attend, and free tickets are available at https://t.co/XCgoJwgzqm. @ThisIsMyBrave
Gina is a Washington, DC-based actor, author, stand-up comedian, poet, and spoken word artist. Her book “Teeth Should Not Be Optional: Random Thoughts from an Insomniac,” is available on Amazon.