The Wonbyone Podcast

6- Rookie season in Casale Monferrato. 16- Paying your dues. 19- JT thought he was done with basketball.  25- Being an athlete isn’t more difficult than any other job its just unchartered territory.  34- Accepting things you cannot change.  37- Journaling 45- Getting acclimated to different clubs each other year. WONBYONE IG: https://www.instagram.com/wonbyonepodcast   OBI EMEGANO IG: https://www....

245- Intro stan 530- Dreading going to school each day because he was being bullied. 7- Fractured patella in knee and then realized that he was going through depression during that time. 1030- Unaware that the was going through a tough time, was seeing commercials with antidepressants and was thinking like this isn’t me.   12- A mental health illness in our black community that we think we have to...

4m- Leaving your family and friends behind at age 14 to go to a prep school. 10- Leaving college entering the draft at such a young age knowing he had so much work to do.  14- Staying mentally locked in on your everyday tasks even when you feel like you aren’t being rewarded. 20- Engaging in the game even when you’re not in the game, encouraging your teammates. 23- Evolving to Europe and being com...

2m- Going from Belgium to Alabama University which was his first time being in the states.  8m- Getting his undergrad in finance and economics and masters in marketing. 15- Having to trim the fat to stay locked in on his school work.  26- Everything happens for a reason. 30- Retin speaks on the importance of his faith in God.  42m- What does mental health meant to you. Is it the same as happiness,...

2- Intro 6m- People you grew up with from your own city spreading hate instead of spreading love.  14m- Athletes character being judged depending on how they perform at work.  25m- Having a mental release. 40m- Who said that men shouldn’t talk about their feelings? 45m- Reminding yourself who you are. 56m- The importance of prioritizing your mental health and fostering good relationships. WONBYONE...

0-2m- Intro 3m- How he got his name 10m- Being culturally grounded and the importance of culture 17m- Coming off a big sophomore year then suffering tears in his back L4 and L5 24m- Feeling like your letting your family down 26m- Making it out the community but still going back and being involved with the kids 30m- Transitioning out of basketball into the real world 38m- The importance of creating...

0-5m Wonbyone mental health break 5m- Given the opportunity to to hoop at a young age then took that and started helping others  10m-Wanted to quit then decided to go to Australia for a change of scenery. Best decision he ever made 15m- The role your mental health plays on your physical health 22m- At 5 foot 9 inches he was always doubted but never lacked heart or skill. 26m- Regaining his joy in...

3m- 9 year vet, went to college at Lamar University in Texas but was born in Sweden 11m- Transitioning into the mental health space.  19m- Athlete ER. What is it? 30m- Last year with the Swedish National team and the adversities she faced. 40- Dealing with two achilles ruptures.  51m- Being told by her doctor during warmups that she probably shouldn’t play basketball again. 1hr- Accepting things t...

11 year basketball pro. Business owner. Speaks on the struggles of transitioning from ball is life to the real world.  3m- Taking care of your mental health keeps you young. 12m- After losing a game, a long bus ride home, and getting back to an empty house.  17m- hoop ticket mentoring underdogs that want to play pro. 22m- Getting enjoyment from watching and helping other people succeed. 32m- Omar...

Entrepreneur, multiple business owner, former division 1 basketball player at 5 feet 7 inches 3m- Differentiating the two, who are you and what do you do. 4m- What is Sports Source? A two sided marketplace for all sports and movement. 11m- Speaking on the importance of self talk.  20m- People, especially athletes being so driven that they aren’t aware of their own mental traumas. 24m- Blue zones??...

Professional basketball player for Gran Canaria in ACB Spain. 4m- Being on the beach in shorts and a t-shirt on Christmas Day. 7m- Being in the canary islands you have to fly every away trip. 5,6 sometimes 7 day trips, being away from your family for so long takes a toll on you.  17m- 6 years at college, 3 different colleges, a torn MCL, broken wrist, and a broken foot.  30- Being in in mental rut...

14 year soccer professional Marvin Ogunjimi 6m- Growing up in Belgium facing racism as a mixed child.  17m- When the injuries and surgeries started.  22m- Having a son and realizing there is more to life than sports.   29m- The life we live as athletes is not a real life. 37m- Money can’t buy your mental health. 42m- When did you start taking your mental health seriously? 48m- How do you define me...

Drafted to the NBA after 5 years at Stanford University.  Anthony Brown former NBA player drafted after 5 years of college at Stanford University.   Had two surgeries one on each hip and after contemplated quitting basketball after. Currently in Israel still chasing his dream of being a professional basketball player.  7m- Surgery on both hips. 12m- Transitioning from 100% basketball minded to und...

USMC veteran and being homeless after he got home, PTSD, suicidal thoughts and more.  It was an honor to have Traps on. To our veterans or anyone currently enlisted out there thank you guys so much for your commitment to our country. As unique as Traps story is I am sure that there are other veterans who have dealt with similar situations. To those of you out there I hope this story from Traps giv...

Former  NBA player, being resilient, difficulties being in and out of the NBA and playing overseas. A story of resilience. For all the aspiring athletes out there listening to this, if you take anything from this podcast understand how many times he was cut released told he wasn’t good enough doubted himself, but at the end of the day he had a vision a goal in his mind and he wasn’t going to quit...

Family is everything with Chima Moneke. 3m- How we first met. 4m- Being cut his first year as a pro, and having to practice with the team after. 14- Growing up in Australia. Where he got his fire grit, and passion for the game  15- Sent out 300 letters to NCAA schools trying to get a scholarship. 20m- Dealing with the uncertainty of your ability to perform in your professional. How to address that...

Torn achilles, choosing the right agents and more with Amin Stevens.  On this episode of the Wonbyone Mental Health Podcast we sit down with European basketball vet Amin Stevens. We dive into the political side of sports. During one of his first years overseas he played on a team where the GM was also a player on the team. This is something you would never see in the states. We also got to talk ab...

2015 NBA CHAMPION ( GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS) FESTUS EZELI.  We sit down with 2015 NBA Champion Festus Ezeli. This episode was more than him just telling his story but it was also a huge teaching lesson for me. He runs his own podcast and brand called rebuilding the beast where he sits down and interviews people who have overcome great obstacles in their life, he uses these success stories to influen...

Professional volleyball player on her personal life traumas and finding positivity in negative situations.  On this episode we sit down with professional volleyball player Khat Bell who is currently in Korea. I was especially looking forward to this episode mainly because khat has such an upbeat, optimistic, lively attitude I just knew this would be an episode filled with fun and laughter and it d...

12 year European basketball veteran and his journey overseas. . On this episode we talk with Jason Boone a retired 12 year basketball veteran. This is a special episode because it's not everyday you get the opportunity to speak with someone who has dedicated a large part of their life to a sport and has since transitioned to something else. We get a lot of insight on what that transition is l...

PGA Tour Athlete on embracing tough times.  Welcome to the WONBYONE Mental Health Podcast episode 4. On this episode with PGA tour athlete Taylor Moore we dive into the importance of a daily routine, learn how to embrace tough times, and discuss how to ultimately find happiness. On this episode we cover- 0-3m introduction  6m- Dealing with his first injury, a collapsed lung. 930m- Embracing being...

ALL AMERICAN softball player and pivoting from sports to the real word.  This is the WONBYONE Mental Health Podcast episode number 3. On this episode we get a chance to speak with an Oklahoma native. An all- american, national champion, Division 1 record holder for most home-runs in a single season, ex professional athlete, Lauren Chamberlain. We discuss what it's like being idolized and reve...

Being bullied, vulnerability and more with professional basketball player Brandon Taylor Welcome to Episode 2 of the WONBYONE Mental Health Podcast.  In this episode we talk with professional basketball player Brandon Taylor about how being bullied at a young age shaped the way he sees and interacts with the world today. He speaks on the importance of having a mental outlet or release, a hobby of...

Professional basketball player dealing with the stillbirth of his first child. Welcome to Episode 1 of the WONBYONE Mental Health Podcast. We start off the Podcast with a very touching episode from James Woodard, a professional basketball player currently in Ludwigsburg, Germany. In this episode James details the struggles he faced while dealing with the loss of his first baby Kaius James Woodard...

What’s going on everyone and welcome to the wonbyone mental health podcast. My name is Obi Emegano founder of wonbyone and also your host for this show.  I started this brand as a resource for mental health.  As somebody who has dealt with mental health issues I believe one of the most beneficial ways to grow and learn from those situations is to open up the conversation and share your own experie...