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Sunday Questions the PodcastLessons on Love: Patterns, Precedents & PartnershipIn this episode of the Sunday Questions, Cailin shares her personal insights on relationships: what helps them grow, where things can get tricky, and how we learn about ourselves through them.She talks through 10 key lessons from her two-year relationship with Sam, touching on communication, admiration, and the quiet ways we shape dynamics over time. From emotional loans to setting healthy precedents, this episode explores the small patterns that make a big difference.
2025-04-2046 min
Sunday Questions the PodcastWriting, Purpose & Presence: Lilly Drury on Joy, Hard Work, and Building a Meaningful LifeThis week on Sunday Questions, Cailin is joined by friend, songwriter, and former division one lacrosse player Lilly Drury for a conversation on purpose, presence, and the quiet power of hard work. Conversations span from the role of writing as a lifelong practice and the importance of self-talk, to how we can reconcile suffering every day. Lilly shares why vulnerability builds connection, how hobbies can ground us, and what it really means to build a meaningful life.
2025-04-131h 38Sunday Questions the PodcastAsk a Clinical Psychologist: Expert Mental Health Insights with Dr. Bradley FrankIn this episode, Cailin sits down with Clinical Psychologist and author Bradley Frank, PhD, for a heartfelt and insightful Q&A on all things mental health and life guidance. From navigating grief and mending strained family relationships to embracing your authentic self in your 20s, we cover it all. Brad shares actionable advice and compassionate wisdom to help you heal, grow, and live unapologetically. Whether you're seeking guidance or simply curious about the journey to emotional well-being, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.
2025-03-301h 25Sunday Questions the PodcastQ&A: Relationships, OCD, and Combatting Codependence ft. Sam FrankIn today's episode, Sam joins Cailin for part two of their previous episode - but today, they're answering questions from listeners on things ranging from rejection, to maintaining your independence in a relationship, to the impact of OCD on a relationship. Enjoy, and happy Sunday!
2025-03-2359 minSunday Questions the PodcastDifficult Moments in our 20s ft. Sam FrankIn today's episode, Cailin is joined by her boyfriend, Sam, to discuss the phase of life and their relationship that they're in right now. They break down the most difficult conversations they've had throughout their relationship, and Sam shares the habits that he's built to support himself during a season of uncertainty. Disclaimer that the word "universe" might actually be used over 100 times in this episode. We love you!
2025-03-1653 minSunday Questions the Podcast10 Lessons I've Learned in Corporate AmericaIn today's episode, Cailin discusses 10 lessons she's learned in corporate America. Topics include: leaving a role gracefully, how to get an interview, navigating difficult situations and uncomfortable conversations with coworkers, and how to advocate for yourself in the workplace.
2025-03-091h 00Sunday Questions the PodcastWe're Back! Life Updates & Q&AToday's episode includes life updates on Cailin's career and an exciting new pivot, next steps in moving & what she's been up to lately. Getting into a Q&A, we break down the mindset shifts, wellness habits, and personal growth strategies that actually help, instead of overwhelm in the new year. This episode is full of advice for people in their twenties and anyone who is interested in self-development with topics including new years resolutions, supporting a struggling sibling, and best advice for second-semester seniors in college. Thank you for being here, I love you!
2025-03-0259 minSunday Questions the PodcastAddiction, Recovery, Compulsive Perfectionism & Living Your Truth with Elizabeth PearsonWhat a treasure it is to be present to Elizabeth's wisdom and honesty in this hour. With great candor and compassion, Elizabeth shares stories that will touch every listener, regardless of whether or not they've experienced addiction. Conversation topics range from chronic perfectionism (to the point of embellishing truths for the sake of being "enough"), being honest with yourself about what you want, religion's role in life and recovery, and the 2024 NYC Marathon.
2024-11-241h 15Sunday Questions the Podcast2024 NYC Marathon Episode: Fuel, Training, The Race & Everything in Between ft. Sam FrankOn today's episode on Sunday Questions, Cailin and Sam recap their races at the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon last Sunday. This episode covers truly every detail of Cailin and Sam's training and race weekend, complete with listener questions covering everything from carb-loading to travel logistics.
2024-11-111h 41
The With Intention Podcast with Hannah FolauS1E19: A convo with Cailin Bracken that I’m pretty sure changed my life.Hello and welcome back to The With Intention Podcast. I am truly humbled, floored, inspired, and overjoyed after my conversation with Cailin Bracken. For those who have not had the privilege of meeting her, Cailin is one of the most genuine souls you will come across in this world and has been a prominent voice in the mental health space. She is the host of Sunday Questions and author of A Letter to College Sports. She is intelligent, well articulated, and full of love.
This is a huge deal for me because I came across Cailin’s pag...
2024-10-201h 22Sunday Questions the PodcastFiona Neville on the Futility of Comparison and Navigating Transitions with AuthenticityOn today's episode, Cailin is joined by dear friend, Fiona Neville - AKA @freetobefi, to discuss all things post-grad life. Though, the concepts in this episode are applicable at any time of life. Hear Cailin and Fiona discuss showing up as themselves in corporate settings, navigating cognitive dissonance in your career, value-based decision making, and how to stop treating ourselves like projects. Fiona is PURE magic.
2024-09-151h 18Sunday Questions the PodcastSam Frank on Relationships, Long-Distance Dating, and Pursuing Your Career GoalsOn today's episode, Cailin has on her boyfriend & favorite person, Sam Frank, for his second unfiltered conversation on Sunday Questions. Topics include: how their relationship has changed since the last time Sam was on the podcast, what planning for the future looks like when you're in a serious relationship in your 20s, and Sam's advice on pursuing graduate studies. Digressions include: Sam's passion for golf, what kind of sea animal Sam would be, and Cailin's kitchen habits.
2024-09-091h 06Sunday Questions the PodcastSunday Questions Season 2: Life Updates, Post-Grad, and Corporate AmericaWelcome back to Sunday Questions for our second season! After 6 months away, Sunday Questions is back. In today's episode, Cailin discusses all things post-grad life, including where she's living, what she's doing, her relationship, and her qualms with corporate America.
2024-09-0144 min
Film Ireland PodcastPresents: Damian McCarthy, Writer/Director of 'Oddity'In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Damian McCarthy, Writer/Director of Oddity.Oddity follows a blind medium who uncovers the truth behind her sister's death with the help of a frightening wooden mannequin. The cast includes Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody), Carolyn Bracken (An Cailín Ciúin), Tadhg Murphy (The Northman), Caroline Menton (Altar Boys), Steve Wall (Dune: Part Two), Johnny French (The Rock in the Sea), Joe Rooney (Killinaskully), Shane Whisker (The Pope’s Exorcist), and Ivan de Wergifosse (The Last Duel).Since its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, earlier this year...
2024-08-3052 minFilm Ireland PodcastPresents: Damian McCarthy, Writer/Director of 'Oddity'In this Film Ireland podcast, Gemma Creagh talks to Damian McCarthy, Writer/Director of Oddity.Oddity follows a blind medium who uncovers the truth behind her sister's death with the help of a frightening wooden mannequin. The cast includes Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody), Carolyn Bracken (An Cailín Ciúin), Tadhg Murphy (The Northman), Caroline Menton (Altar Boys), Steve Wall (Dune: Part Two), Johnny French (The Rock in the Sea), Joe Rooney (Killinaskully), Shane Whisker (The Pope’s Exorcist), and Ivan de Wergifosse (The Last Duel).Since its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, earlier this year...
2024-08-3052 minSunday Questions the PodcastHannah Folau: Accepting Anxiety, Ted Talks, and College AthleticsOn this week's episode, Cailin sits down with Hannah Folau to talk about everything ranging from processing intrusive thoughts, to burnout, to finding purpose as a college athlete.
Hannah is the host of the With Intention podcast, and an alumni of Georgetown University, where she played on the Women's Lacrosse team. She's now pursuing her Masters degree at Georgetown's Graduate School while working full time at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Simply put, she's ridiculously impressive and brings the wisdom and perspective like no other.
2024-03-171h 11Sunday Questions the PodcastEllie & Hannah Gerson: Breakups, Running, and Navigating your TwentiesIn today's episode, Cailin sits down with sisters Ellie and Hannah Gerson to talk through everything from postgrad life, or moving across the country, to navigating a heart-wrenching breakup. Ellie and Hannah are among the wisest, most honest guests that Sunday Questions has had the pleasure of welcoming - we know you'll love this one. Find Ellie & Hannah on tiktok, and if you're in NYC, check out Ellie's ice cream brand, Ellie G's!
2024-03-031h 15Sunday Questions the PodcastFinding Your Happy, Healing from an Eating Disorder & College with Mary RojackOn today's episode, Mary Rojack (@livingwmary) joins Cailin for a conversation covering everything from eating disorder recovery, all the way to college sports, and making the decision to leave college for a semester to focus on your mental health. Cailin and Mary are, quite simply, cut from the same cloth and found so much mutual love and admiration for one another in this episode.
2024-02-251h 11Sunday Questions the Podcast10 Lessons I've Learned in CollegeIn today's episode, as Cailin approaches her college graduation in just a few months, she shares 10 lessons she's learned during her time in college. Lessons range from finding humility in your education to learning what's best for you.
2024-02-1144 min
the free to be podcastnavigating transitions & getting out of your own way with Cailin BrackenIn this episode, I have the absolute joy of catching up with :. Creator of @cailinbracken and Sunday Questions - The Podcast, Cailin has been an inspiration to me in my creative journey. You may know her from her many accolades-- writing the viral "A Letter to College Sports," running the New York City Marathon, performing a TedTalk. What I love most about Cailin is the gift of her friendship-- one that unfailingly encourages me to share my story with others.
We talk about everything (can you tell we were overdue for a catch-up?!) from senior year, to...
2024-01-311h 27Sunday Questions the PodcastIdentifying What You Want Out of Life, and Becoming Brave Enough to Work For itIn today's episode, Cailin opens with a guiding question: "What the f*ck do I want out of 2024?" which leads into a conversation about what to do when your future lacks clarity, gaining perspective on the finite nature of life, writing your own hypothetical obituary, her post-grad perspectives, and finding joy & meaning in the life stage that you’re in right now.
2024-01-2847 minSunday Questions the Podcast75 best for you, accepting a funk & rules for 2024In the first episode of 2024, Cailin kicks us off with a conversation complete with the things she won't be doing this year, her own iteration of 75 hard that she's calling "75 best for you", and a brief life update in which she cries about change and the evolution of leaving her college sport behind. It's a new stage of life and it's a new stage of Sunday Questions :') welcome back
2024-01-2034 min
The Edge of the StickerA discussion with Cailin BrackenIn this episode, we spend some time talking with Cailin Bracken about the mental health issues faced by student athletes. Cailin is a senior scholar at Vanderbilt University, where she is pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Communications of Science, Engineering, and Technology. Concurrently, she is a four year member of Vanderbilt's women's Division I lacrosse team, for which she also serves as the Undergraduate Director of Mental Health Operations and Mindset Development. Cailin entered the arena of mental health advocacy on a national scale in April of 2022, catalyzed by the viral article she authored entitled "A Letter...
2024-01-1250 minSunday Questions the PodcastINTIMACY: healing our relationships with vulnerabilityIn today's episode, Cailin shares about her own relationship with intimacy, both physical and emotional, and the things she's learned from negative intimate experiences. Broken into three chapters: emotional, physical, and relationship intimacy. Included in this episode are conversations about feeling self conscious during intimate moments, overcoming emotional barriers, and finding validation for your own negative experiences.
TW: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault.
2023-12-101h 06Sunday Questions the PodcastSUNDAY SESSION: career advice, long distance tips, thanksgiving recapIn today's advice session, Cailin gives a recap of her Thanksgiving break complete with advice on spending time with your significant other's family and resolutions to stop letting the behavior of random strangers determine our moods. This week's advice session covers a variety of things from long distance tips to our relationship with intimacy, all the way to career crises and LinkedIn advice. Enjoy!
2023-12-041h 03
On the Bright SideE27 Mental Health, Coping & Good Habits | w Cailin Bracken | Part 2We are so back for part 2!! Hear Cailin and I continue our talking about coping and good habits when it comes to mental health! Another amazing convo
2023-11-2234 minSunday Questions the PodcastNYC Marathon RecapIn today's episode, Cailin recaps the days leading up to the 2023 New York City Marathon, the race itself, and answers listener questions about training, racing logistics, gear, and general motivation.
2023-11-191h 19Sunday Questions the Podcast5 Things Marathon Training Taught Me About LifeIn this episode, Cailin recounts the five lessons she learned from training for the 2023 New York City marathon. From transitioning to eating animal based protein for recovery, to overcoming limiting beliefs about hard work, and the importance of finding your "why."
2023-11-1447 minOn the Bright SideE26 Mental Health, Coping & Good Habits | w Cailin Bracken | Part 1On this episode of OTBS, I got to chat with the sweetest human, Cailin Bracken about all things mental health! Cailin is such an inspiration, and does so many wonderful things to advocate for mental health while sharing her story
2023-11-0830 minSunday Questions the PodcastThis Week in 20-Something-Hood with LiamIn today's episode, the creator of one of Cailin's favorite TikTok series "This Week in 20-Something-Hood" joins Sunday Questions to talk about his creative process, sobriety, the grief of losing a friend, vulnerability as a man, and the inspirations behind the content he's creating. This is not one to miss!
2023-10-2948 minSunday Questions the PodcastExperiencing Life in FullIn today's episode, Cailin talks about the lessons she's learned over the past few weeks of experiencing life in full. The conversation spans hopes and dreams, appreciating where you are while you're there, coping with grief, finding community, and living alongside the paradoxes inherent in life.
2023-10-1546 minSunday Questions the Podcast"Gut Feelings" and AnxietyIn today's episode, Cailin talks about how the pressure to interpret a "gut feeling" or "tap into your intuition" is unproductive for people who experience anxiety. In this conversation, Cailin covers learning to live alongside uncertainty in a relationship, the power of feelings, and why the term "gut feeling" has taken on an inaccurate, confusing definition.
2023-09-2429 minSunday Questions the PodcastIf I Had a Month to Change My Life, This is What I'd DoIn today's episode, Cailin offers listeners her recipe for changing their life. From podcasts to listen to, books to read, foods to eat, habits to implement, and things to avoid, this episode gives listeners looking to change their life a prescription for exactly how to do it. Other tangents include: Cailin's weekly REPORT, chatting about personal evolution & and an impassioned tribute to family.
2023-09-171h 02Sunday Questions the PodcastSUNDAY SESSION: imposter syndrome, authenticity & boundariesIn today's episode, Cailin responds to listener write-ins for another Sunday advice session. Complete with an unnecessarily long life update to kick off the episode, this conversation covers all things ranging from long distance relationship tips to dealing with imposter syndrome, work life balance, dating, small talk, and finding your authentic self in college.
2023-09-101h 28Sunday Questions the PodcastUncut: Cailin's Mental Health Journey, Interviewed by Jay Devore x Release RecoveryIn today's special episode, Cailin is sharing the most raw account of her mental health journey to date in an interview with filmmaker Jay Devore at the Release Recovery office in New York City, filmed this past spring. Unedited and with video footage, this episode covers Cailin's story of mental health from being a young athlete, to depression, all the way to the unheard aspects of her sobriety and how she found her own self development journey along the way.
Thank you to Jay Devore, Grace Adams, Johnny Zhang and the team at Release...
2023-09-031h 22Sunday Questions the PodcastBack to School: Processing Overwhelm + Auditing PrioritiesIn today's episode, Cailin's back with a solo episode filled with life updates from her summer, feelings about being back at school for her senior year of college, and some exciting career news. Topics include: processing overwhelm and communicating through change, being selective with the "yes's" you give out when you're in a transitory period, understanding how full you like your plate to be, utilizing your weekends, and Cailin's personal favorite concept, The Cubby Audit.
2023-08-2755 minSunday Questions the PodcastSobriety Series: Sarah Levy, Author of Drinking GamesIn today's episode, Cailin interviews a dream guest of her's: Sarah Levy, author of Drinking Games. Part memoir and part social critique, Drinking Games is about how one woman drank and lived— and how, for her, the last drink was just the beginning. On paper, Sarah Levy’s life was on track. She was 28, living in New York City, working a great job, and socializing every weekend. But Sarah had a secret: her relationship with alcohol was becoming toxic. And only she could save herself.Drinking Games explores the role alcohol has in our formative years, and what it mean...
2023-08-2052 minSunday Questions the PodcastMoving Across The World with Lily NikiasIn today's episode, Cailin interviews Lily Nikias (@seeing_lily) about moving to Australia at 22. This conversation covers a number of topics ranging from Lily's decision to follow a gut feeling, initiating friendships, intentionally using social media, and just being a generally self aware person. Lily is brilliant, lovely, and the easiest person to talk to -- we're so excited to bring her to Sunday Questions.
2023-08-071h 07Sunday Questions the Podcast20 Things I learned at 20With an impending 21st birthday later this month, Cailin recounts the twenty lessons she learned during her twentieth year of life. Topics of discussion range from the thing she struggled with the most this year, to the time she ghosted her boss, all the way to overcoming anxiety around meeting new people and accepting the ever-flowing tides of friendship.
2023-07-091h 12Sunday Questions the PodcastOvercoming Limiting Beliefs + Rewriting Internal NarrativesIn today's episode, which listens not unlike a therapy session without a qualified therapist, Cailin breaks down her own fears and limiting beliefs. Topics range from being vulnerable to uncertainty and volunteering ourselves to uncomfortable emotions, to Cailin having revelations about her confusing relationship with hard work. Complete with submissions of listener fears and limiting beliefs, this episode is meant to remind us all that self-doubt isn't unique and creating your dreams is a choice.
2023-07-0251 minSunday Questions the PodcastBuilding an Intentional Relationship + Practicing Vulnerability ft. Sam FrankIn Cailin's favorite episode yet, per many requests of the podcast listeners, we have flower boy (formally known as Cailin's boyfriend, Sam) on the podcast. In this episode, Cailin and Sam chat about all things relationships, ranging from the unique story of how they met, to how they intentionally create intimacy in their relationship, to setting precedents in the early stages of a relationship, all the way to Sam's perspective on vulnerability, and his wellness routines. Episode highlights include: rapid fire questions for Sam, profound conversations about Sam's mustache, Cailin attaining Pierogi status, Sam's napping habits, commentary on the "...
2023-06-251h 17Sunday Questions the PodcastDescribing My Personality in Bullet PointsStraight from the notes app, today Cailin is sharing a list of bullet points describing aspects of her personality that you probably wouldn't get from her social media. Highlights include: a dramatic reading of letters Cailin wrote to her parents as a child, high praise for tortilla chips, and Cailin's inability to dress appropriately for the weather.
2023-06-1833 minSunday Questions the PodcastGetting Out of a Confidence Funk After an Appearance CrisisTo kick off the summer, Cailin had a month long crisis about her appearance. Here's her actionable steps to get out of a confidence funk.
2023-06-1029 minSunday Questions the Podcast10 Things I Learned During my Junior Year of CollegeAfter wrapping up her third year in college, host Cailin Bracken shares her insights on ten lessons she learned throughout the year. Topics include: moments of growth and healing, embracing the idea that life doesn't owe us anything, approaching conflict productively, and knowing when to let go. Especially fun podcast highlights include but are not limited to Cailin discovering that she's a people pleaser, a potentially annoying amount of content about relationships, and a hefty life update about why Cailin was MIA for the past four weeks. We're back, happy Sunday folks :)
2023-05-2147 min
Sunday Questions the PodcastAdvice Session #1In today's advice session, Cailin responds to your write-ins. Topics include heartbreak, body image, establishing good habits, navigating your 20s, finding your routine in college, among other things. Enjoy!
2023-04-2559 min
Sunday Questions the PodcastCollege, Privacy & Living an Unconventional Life in Your 20s ft. Blakely & Savannah SpoorOn this week's episode, Cailin is joined by two dear friends who happen to be sisters: Blakely and Savannah Spoor. The creative minds and eyes behind @madison.spain on Instagram and writers of Cailin's favorite newsletter, Blakely and Savannah Spoor are some of the most interesting, dynamic, and grounded people you could possibly spend an hour listening to. Today they're on the podcast talking about all things college life and how to tailor your college experience to work for you, creating a life outside of being a student, as well as their relationship with privacy, social media, and the farmer's...
2023-04-181h 08
Sunday Questions the PodcastThe Timeline Trap ft. life update + a Q&AIn today's episode, Cailin talks about all things timelines, and more specifically her qualms with them. This episode examines how we understand the future, why we're constantly rushing towards a perceived finish line, and how we can re-center ourselves in moments of indecision by asking one simple question. Casually compelling conversations in today's episode include: dealing with post-grad career anxiety, how to approach milestones in relationships based on feelings rather than timelines, why having to play "hard to get" is usually a red flag, and how to cope with the pressure of going into an unpredictable career path. In true...
2023-04-0250 min
Sunday Questions the PodcastAnxiety & Learning to Live Alongside UncertaintyIn today's episode, Cailin breaks down her experience with anxiety and shares the tools she's learned to cope with moments of anxiety, panic, and uncertainty ranging from mindset reframes to taking medication. Cailin discusses the valuable lessons we can learn from the things we have anxiety about, how OCD taught her to be comfortable living alongside life's uncertainties, anxiety and anxious attachments in relationships, and how to decipher a gut feeling from anxiety.
2023-03-261h 14
Sunday Questions the PodcastHealing Parent-Child Relationships, Understanding Our Caretakers & Advice Session ft. My MomIn today's episode, Cailin is joined by her mom, Meghan Bracken, as they discuss a variety of topics centering on healing parent-child relationships and how we can better understand and communicate our needs with our caretakers. Cailin and Meghan discuss the evolution of their own relationship as mother and daughter, and how they navigated their way out of constant contention and into meaningful friendship defined by mutual respect and communication.
Casually compelling conversation topics include: getting curious about our parents as individuals beyond their parenthood, how to approach conversations about therapy and addiction with parents who are resistant to introspection, an...
2023-03-191h 17
Sunday Questions the PodcastCreating Monthly Intentions & Welcoming MarchIn today's solo episode, Cailin comes back from her week and a half long hiatus (unthinkable) to provide a twenty minute life update that absolutely nobody asked for. Though it sounds more like a voice memo to a friend than a podcast episode distributed on globally accessed streaming platforms, this episode is a special one. Topics range from: Cailin's recent trip to Washington D.C. to meet with congress, to letting the most evolved version of yourself lead the way in life, all the way to creating emotional intimacy and buying paper towels before you run out. Not profound, just c...
2023-03-1240 min
Sunday Questions the PodcastLiving Your Sexiest Life with @FreeToBeFiOn today's episode, Cailin is joined by guest and dear friend, Fiona Neville. A writer, blogger, and self-development extraordinaire, it was only matter of time until Fiona made her appearance on Sunday Questions. In this episode, expect detailed discussions on how to live a sexy life (a favorite word of both Cailin and Fi's), Fiona's decision to give up social media for forty days, and why we can all benefit from leaning into the phases we go through. Bonus: speed round questions and Cailin consistently forgetting that she's recording a podcast and not just having coffee with Fiona.
2023-03-011h 01
Sunday Questions the PodcastRelationshipsIn today's belated-valentine's day special, Cailin talks about all things romantic relationships. Topics range from things Cailin has learned via flopping in her own relationships, things that keep us from finding an authentic partnership, things that Cailin believes are critical for achieving longevity in relationships, and why comparison kills relationships. Highlights include: an advice session based on relationship-based questions that listeners contributed, Cailin rating red flags based on a scale of one to egregious, a petition to appreciate The Talking Stage, and how to tell when someone is worth ruining your sleep schedule for.
2023-02-191h 07
Sunday Questions the Podcast23 Habits for 2023In today's episode, Cailin finally shares the '23 Habits in 2023' list that she's been alluding to in the past three episodes. Complete with habits ranging from "I will not say goodnight to a man who is not my blood relative unless he is my boyfriend" all the way to starting a high yield savings account and automating your savings. Notable topics include: Cailin airing grievances about people who don't smile back at her on runs, Matthew McConaughey dropping wisdom about leaving metaphorical crumbs, the futility of complaining about the weather, why you shouldn't rush something if you want it...
2023-02-051h 00
Sunday Questions the PodcastPart one: Body Image, Eating Disorder Recovery & Eating for Your Gut, Skin and BrainIn part one of today's episode, Body Image, Eating Disorder Recovery & Eating for Your Gut, Skin and Brain, Cailin discusses her own (rich) history with disordered eating and poor body image, among other things. This episode follows Cailin's experience with an eating disorder beginning at age 10 and transitioning into her later teenage years, throughout which she confronted her relationship with food and her body, and began to understand the roots of why so many young adults in particular are susceptible to disordered eating habits and poor body image during these formative years of their lives.
Notable moments i...
2023-01-291h 08
Sunday Questions the PodcastJumpstarting Your Personal Evolution: Lessons That Took Me 20 Years to Learn & Perspectives That Changed My LifeIn this episode, Jumpstarting Your Personal Evolution: Lessons That Took Me 20 Years to Learn & Perspectives That Changed My Life, Cailin sits down and shares lessons she's learned, pieces of advice she's acquired, and perspectives on the human experience that have changed her life forever and have been living in her notes app ever since. There's no gatekeeping on Sunday Questions, so this advice is essentially Cailin welcoming listeners into her notes app and thus into her subconscious. In this episode, expect to be inundated with pieces of advice that are separated only by jarring transitions in which Cailin says "NEXT"...
2023-01-221h 11
Sunday Questions the PodcastSobriety, Sober Curiosity & Establishing a Relationship with Alcohol That Works For YouIn today's episode, Cailin talks through the evolution of her relationship with alcohol and invites the audience into the conversation by way of a Q&A in which Cailin speaks to aspects of being sober as a young adult, offers advice, and shares what she has learned over the past year and a half+ of sobriety. In this longer form episode, topics range from navigating dating and romance in sobriety to Cailin telling stories like the time she (elegantly) (drunkenly) plummeted down a flight of stairs in downtown Nashville and woke up with the scars to prove it. The episode...
2023-01-151h 33
Sunday Questions the PodcastDoes Everyone Want to be an Influencer or Are We Projecting? With Miranda McKeonIn today's episode, Cailin brings on guest and dear friend Miranda McKeon to discuss social dynamics regarding the life of an influencer. Cailin and Miranda discuss why so many people are afraid to start being vulnerable on their primary social media accounts, how to start showing up authentically online, why nobody is actually looking at you like you probably think they are, and the fact that you can't wait for a magic fairy to tap you with a wand and suddenly make you "ready" to show up as your most authentic self online or in your life. Regardless of...
2023-01-0854 min
Sunday Questions the Podcast2022 WrappedIn this episode, Cailin reflects on her 2022 year by recounting the most useful lessons she learned in the past 12 months, sharing her gratitude for the highlights of this past year as well as the challenges she encountered and ultimately learned from. This episode covers everything from Cailin's experience with her personal finances to her existential concern about whether or not she'll actually find someone worth changing her schedule for. In true Sunday Questions fashion, in this episode you'll hear inspiring quotes like "And then you'll have screwed over Dwayne The Rock Johnson, so be quiet about your goals" and "if...
2023-01-011h 09
Sunday Questions the PodcastWelcome to Sunday Questions: The PodcastWelcome to Sunday Questions The Podcast!!!! If you've ever wanted to hear nearly an hour of me going off on random tangents whilst trying to introduce myself and explain why I started a podcast, today's your lucky day. This episode is super unstructured and far more full of asides than the rest of my episodes will be but it felt like a fitting introduction. Enjoy my friends
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2022-12-2555 min
The LeadWhat If That Were Me? A College Athlete Reflects On Student-Athlete SuicidesEarlier this year, four female college athletes died by suicide in just eight weeks. Those deaths stunned many people, and reopened a conversation about mental health among student-athletes — particularly female student-athletes. One important new voice in that conversation belongs to Cailin Bracken, a junior lacrosse player at Vanderbilt. With college sports about to resume, Cailin joins us today to talk about her own struggles with mental health, as well as an eating disorder, and what she thinks college coaches and administrators can do to help prevent future tragedies.Read Calin's open letter to college sports:ht...
2022-08-2624 min
How To Human65. The Importance of Mental and Emotional Health: From a Student Athlete's PerspectiveToday's guest is Cailin Bracken, a Vanderbilt University D1 lacrosse player, who shares the story of her mental health challenges during her freshman year of college and the learnings and wisdom that she gained from stepping away from her sport for a season. This reprieve helped her gain perspective, grow her inner world, and learn how to engage with herself, lacrosse, and life with more love and more freedom. Enjoy! x
2022-06-0834 min
The Reformed Sports Project PodcastEp 33: Cailin BrackenCailin Bracken is a collegiate student-athlete who recently received national acclaim for her inspiring and candid article titled "A Letter to College Sports," which implores our society to rethink our current sports culture as it relates to the importance of mental health. In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Cailin joins Nick to share some of her own experiences and perspective with mental health and the conversation covers topics including student-athletes' sense of worthiness, why parents and coaches need to prioritize the person over the athlete, and the importance of curiosity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
2022-05-1825 min
The Profluence Pod 🌐Weekly Roundup: Athlete X Sports Business Stories (April 10-16)The Petcash Post is a daily report that breaks down the business of athletes, sports, and NIL.Join 24,435 others and get exclusive access to the newsletter 🔑 — it’s free!Audio Timeline:1:05 - Feel good stories: 102 Marathons in 102 days, Jrue Holiday 1:58 - NIL: Clemson, Robinhood, Kansas basketball, UCF5:18 - Athlete Biz/Investments - James Harden, Drake, Floyd Mayweather X Antonio Brown, WNBA, and $25,000 to be under 365 pounds8:35 - Sports Tech/Biz: Pickeball, Fifa+, Trace technology, USFL, NFL meets crypto and flag football13:53 - Convo with Binghamton basketb...
2022-04-1726 min
The Mental MatchupEpisode 29 - Cailin BrackenIn this week’s episode of The Mental Matchup, Kat and Schuyler talk to Cailin Bracken. Cailin (Kay-leen) grew up in New Jersey playing lacrosse and committed to play at Vanderbilt, where she is now a sophomore. Starting in her senior year of high school, Cailin dealt with depression and disordered eating. A week into preseason of her senior lacrosse season, it was cancelled due to COVID-19. Like many other moments later in her life, she took the time to reflect and focus on her mental health. Although she continued to deal with difficult mental health challenges into her fr...
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