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University of Michigan women's track and field student-athlete Jaimie Phelan shares how mindful self-compassion guides her through difficult times as a student-athlete. This allows her to be comforted with self-kindness, much like how she would want to care for a friend or fellow teammate who is struggling. Photo by billy lee on Unsplash

Former Michigan football student-athlete Will Heininger shares his story of overcoming depression and self-doubt while playing for the Wolverines. As a 19-year-old Ann Arbor native, he achieved his dream of playing for the Wolverines, yet hated his life.

John McAvoy was destined to lead a life of crime. Born in into a family steeped in armed robbery and drug trafficking, but the McAvoy name was also destinated for very different greatness... carries weight in the British criminal underworld. Having committed a string of armed robberies, McAvoy spent more than a decade in prison, but with a helping hand from this very show, sport enabled John to leave that life behind and he is now an Ironman athlete.

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Dr. Charles Marin Eugster was born on the 26th July 1919, he lived until the 27th April 2017, 97 years of what ended as a fulfilling life and an ever lasting inspiration message, successful ageing requires work, diet and exercise. I had the pleasure of interviewing him shortly before this video.

Corinne Ellison (now Pryer), was a fit young woman with her whole life ahead of her until she was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. A diagnosis that would not only dramatically change her own life but would touch the hearts of thousands around the world.

Why Would You Jump Out of a Perfectly Good Airplane, never mind without a parachute, and at over 25,000 feet

Meditation helps calm the mind and focus on breathing. Setting aside time, no matter the place to focus on yourself and getting rid of all negative energy