Mental Training Room
Mental Training Room is a podcast hosted by former Division I athletes, Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim. Haley is a current Mental Health Therapist who works with athletes on their mental game and Naomi is a real estate investor with a passion for spreading awareness around mental health in sports. Designed as a community and safe space for athletes, our goal is to foster honest conversations about the mental health challenges that athletes face within their sport while also advocating for more mental skills coaching imbedded into overall training programs, in hopes to close the gap from mental unprepared to MENTALLY ELITE!
Through insightful discussions with a diverse range of guests—including mental health professionals, current and former athletes, coaches, and much more—we aim to provide comfort, relatability, and practical takeaways for our listeners. In our episodes, we talk mindset, performance pressure, recovery, identity, and other authentic stories. While this podcast is not a substitute for professional help, we hope each episode reminds you that you’re not alone in this journey.
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Mental Training Room
Post-College Grief: Why We Miss the College Years and How to Move Forward
In this heartfelt episode, Haley and Naomi open up about the deep sense of loss and nostalgia they feel when reflecting on her college experience. The hosts share how the transition from the structured, social world of college into the responsibilities of full-time work brought unexpected emotions, including grief for the moments they missed and wishes they had appreciated more.
As Haley and Naomi explore the challenges of life transitions, they talk honestly about the pressure young adults feel to constantly move forward—often without slowing down to enjoy the present. They dive into the emotional impact of entering post-college life, the difficulty of planning time for joy, and the universal feeling of wishing we had embraced certain seasons more fully.
This conversation touches on themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and mental health, reminding listeners how important it is to live in the moment, savor their current chapter, and acknowledge the complexity of change. Haley and Naomi's experiences and insights resonate with anyone who has ever looked back with a mix of nostalgia and regret while trying to navigate adulthood with intention.
If you’ve ever struggled with the transition out of college, felt the weight of growing up, or wondered how to balance ambition with presence, this episode offers comfort, connection, and perspective. Tune in to feel seen, supported, and encouraged to cherish the life you’re living right now.
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