Pressing Forward Podcast
The purpose of The Pressing Forward channel is to inspire , educate , and empower you. Host, Nowoola Awopetu, a former Division I athlete at Villanova University, speaks to selectively vetted & credentialed mental health professionals to speak on various topics pertaining to mental health. These topics include depression, trauma, anxiety, & more. In addition, we bring on both current and former professional athletes, entrepreneurs, coaches to share their story and help inspire the future generation of dreamers!Follow us on IG: @pressingforward
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
What It's Like Attending A PWI As Black Athlete and First- Generation College Student | Tobi Joshuaville |
On this episode, we sit down with Tobi Joshuaville, former student- athlete at Rosemont College, and is now a Post- Grab Intern with the NCAA to talk about forming meaningful relationsh…
First Time in Therapy? This May Answer Some Questions | Dr. Taunya Tinsley |
On this week's episode of The Pressing Forward podcast, we sit down with Dr. Taunya Tinsley as she speaks on a range of topics including her athletic journey, the importance of a therap…
How Greg Senat Went From D1 Basketball Player to NFL Draft Pick
On this week's episode of the Pressing Forward, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Offensive Lineman for The New York Jets, Greg Senat. He speaks on his journey as a Division 1 basketb…
Life After Sports: The Best Advice For Athletes | NFL Vet & Motivational Speaker Jeremiah Brown
On this weeks episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Brown. Jeremiah is CEO and founder of The L.E.A.D. LLC, a current Dean of Students, Motivational Speaker, certified life coach), and was…
Why is Suicide Becoming So Prevalent in College Athletics? | Lexi Blackwell |
On this week's episode of the Pressing Forward, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with founder of Athlete Second. We speak on the importance of bringing awareness to suicide, signs to look…
Overcoming "Perfectionist Mindset" as an Athlete | Dr. Rick Neff | Sports Psychologist
Host, Nowoola Awopetu, sits down with Sports Psychologist, Dr. Rick Neff, as he discusses the stigma behind mental health, and perfectionism. Perfectionism is often defined as "the need…
How "Adversity, Faith & Discipline" Shaped Taekwondo Olympian, Crystal Weekes
Host, Nowoola Awopetu, sits down with Two-time Pan American Taekwondo Champion, and Olympian Crystal Weekes, as she shares how her faith, her family, and discipline has allowed her to p…
"Mental Health Battles, NIL, & Financial Knowledge" | NFL Vet | Trey Johnson
On this week's episode, host Nowoola Awopetu, sits down with former Denver Broncos CB, now financial advisor, Trey Johnson to discuss his NFL journey, and the importance of financial li…
"Lessons from Adversity" from 8-Year NFL Vet & NY Jets Safeties Coach, Marquand Manuel
Host, Nowoola Awopetu, sits down with 8-year NFL vet, Super Bowl Champion, and New York Jets safeties coach to talk about life's journey as a player, coach, and how adversity has large…
Nowoola Awopetu Speaks on "Coping With An Injury" as an Athlete & Mental Health
Host, Nowoola Awopetu, talks about the challenges being sidelined by an injury, shares personal experiences and offers insights on overcoming these challenges. If you haven't heard Ep…
"Finding Your Identity Outside of the Game" as an Athlete w Nowoola Awopetu
The Pressing Forward kicks off Season 1, EP.1 speaking on the difficulties of finding one's identity outside their sport, why it's essential to do so, and shares some personal experienc…