Pressing Forward Podcast

Send us Fan Mail "What will they think?" A question that remains a stumbling block and holds many back from pursuing their dreams. If I said I'm not guilty of the same thought at times, I'd be lying.  However, in my short existence , I've come to learn that putting others opinions as the centering voice of your life serves no purpose and can even detract you from your purp...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Pressing Forward Podcast, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Dr. Nancy Graber, sport and performance consultant and licensed mental health counselor, to discuss managing performance anxiety. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Graber shares strategies to help athletes, musicians, and professionals show up as their best selves when it matters most. Be Sure to LI...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with NFL veteran Trey Johnson, who shares his experience with athletic burnout after reaching the pinnacle of professional football. Trey opens up about losing himself in the pursuit of the dream, the realities of overtraining, and how he has worked to rediscover balance and purpose. His name is "AlcatreyIsland" on all plat...

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode is centered around “4 Things I Wish I Knew As a Younger Athlete”.  1. Understand and Appreciate Patience 2. Leave no stones unturned 3. Not to Base Entire Identity in Being an Athlete 4. Be Yourself Be Sure to LIKE , SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES!  FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE THE Pressing Forward Podcast: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/pressingforward...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode we discuss the importance of execution, and why it's so important. Whether it's goal planning, starting a business, creating a project, EXECUTION IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IN THE END! Be Sure to LIKE , SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES!  Keep up with Nowoola on his socials as well  INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/nawopetu/ FOLL...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of The Pressing Forward Podcast, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Latiesha Wiggins to discuss setting effective boundaries in relationships. They explore overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, maintaining limits, and thriving while protecting your energy and well-being. Latiesha is the founder and executive director of Rise Behavioral Health, a mental hea...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Pressing Forward Podcast, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with professional soccer player Boluwatife Akinyode. He shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to moving to Brooklyn, NY, rising to the pro ranks, and staying focused on his goals while keeping the ‘main thing the main thing. 0:00-1:12 (Introduction) 1:12- 4:28 (His Upbringing) 4:28- 7:10 (How H...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with LPC Hillary Aponte-Chimelis to discuss trauma, its effects, and the role culture plays in shaping our experiences. Hillary shares guidance for parents, practical strategies for healing, and insights on navigating trauma in daily life. 0:00-2:58 (Introduction) 2:58- 3:25 (What is Trauma?) 3:25- 4:14 (Why Some Affected, Others Not...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest former Maine Gatorade Player of the Year , Division 1 basketball player, Emily Esposito,  speaks on the high and lows of playing on the big stage, mental health, and founding her business from those experiences. 0:00- 1:35 (Introduction) 1:35- 7:16 (Importance of Coaches Who Care) 7:16- 13:47 (Transferring Schools) 13:47- 15:33 (Challenges As a Transfer) 15:...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Tobi Joshuaville, former student-athlete at Rosemont College and current NCAA Post-Grad Intern. Tobi shares his journey navigating a PWI, forming meaningful relationships, and adjusting to new environments while transitioning from college athletics to professional life. Be Sure to LIKE , SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES! ...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Pressing Forward Podcast, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Dr. Taunya Tinsley to discuss her athletic journey, the importance of the therapeutic alliance, and common misconceptions around mental health. With over 25 years of experience working with athletes and in academia, Dr. Tinsley offers invaluable insights on supporting mental health in diverse sett...

Send us Fan Mail 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 basketball player to switching over to football in his senior year. From there Greg Senat went on to become an 6th Round NFL Draft Pick by the Baltimore Ravens! Quite an interesting journey Be Sure to...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Jeremiah Brown, former NFL player turned life coach, motivational speaker, and Dean of Students. Jeremiah shares his journey of turning adversity into purpose, the importance of mentorship, and the dedication required to bring your dreams to life. FOLLOW THE Pressing Forward Podcast: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/pressin...

Send us Fan Mail Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with Lexi, founder of Athlete Second, to discuss the importance of mental health awareness in sports. They cover suicide prevention, warning signs, and practical ways to support athletes both on and off the field.  Follow her on instagram @athletesecond!  FOLLOW THE Pressing Forward Podcast: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/pressingforward/ TWIT...

Send us Fan Mail 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 to be or appear to be perfect, or even to believe that it's possible to achieve perfection". Dr. Neff highlights why this can be detrimental, where the ideology comes from, and advic...

Send us Fan Mail 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 persevere through the ups and downs that has accompanied  her career.  Episode available on Apple and Spotify! Share, like, subscribe IG: @pressingforward FOLLOW the Pressing Forward Podcast Stay con...

Send us Fan Mail 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 literacy. Trey heads an foundation that organizes football clinics and givebacks in his community aiming to provide them resources as well as financial knowledge. His name is "AlcatreyIsland...

Send us Fan Mail Host Nowoola Awopetu sits down with an 8-year NFL veteran, Super Bowl Champion, and current New York Jets safeties coach to talk about the journey of life on the field, in coaching, and the role adversity plays in shaping who we become. FOLLOW the Pressing Forward Podcast Stay connected and never miss an episode: 📸 Instagram | @pressingforward 🐦 Twitter | @pressingforward3 🎧 Sp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Nowoola Awopetu opens up about the challenges of coping with an injury as an athlete. He shares personal reflections on how setbacks impact mental health and offers insights on resilience, identity, and pressing forward through difficult seasons. FOLLOW the Pressing Forward Podcast Stay connected and never miss an episode: 📸 Instagram | @pressingforward 🐦 Twitte...

Send us Fan Mail 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 experiences as well. Tune into next week's episode, and feel free to follow us on socials @pressingforward! FOLLOW the Pressing Forward Podcast Stay connected and never miss an episode: 📸 Ins...