Episode 26

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8th Mar 2024

From Athlete to Advocate: Aaron Lane's Journey to Mental Health Awareness

In this episode of the Student of the Game podcast, host Brad Noll speaks with Aaron Lane, Co-founder of Courageous Healing, a nonprofit organization focused on providing mental health services to underserved populations. Aaron shares his journey from being a college athlete to pursuing a career in social work and the importance of addressing mental health in black and brown communities. He emphasizes the need for authentic relationships and the power of seeking professional help. Aaron's passion for empowering individuals shines through as he discusses the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and the value of building community. 

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  • "We must look at the problems from a multifaceted view, addressing individual healing and ensuring the community is healing too.” -Aaron Lane [24:55] 



  • “Becoming successful is a byproduct. Becoming successful is an outcome. It's not the goal. The goal is not to be famous. The goal is not to be successful. The goal is to go help people, serve people at the highest level possible in the gifts that you have.” -Brad Noll [39:27]  



Guest Social Links

Instagram: @‌courageoushealinginc



Guest Bio

Aaron Lane, MSOL, LSW is Co-founder of Courageous Healing, INC. and Courageous Living, LLC. Aaron is a licensed social worker who holds a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Law and Society, with a minor in Organizational Leadership & Supervision. In addition, he holds two Master’s degrees in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Tech University and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Indiana University. He has a vast knowledge-base comprised of certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Lominger, DISC, MBTI and a variety of other trainings. He has a strong passion for mentoring and motivating others to achieve life goals through expanding their knowledge base, supporting their interpersonal growth, and challenging the status quo. Aaron has spent the last 13 years doing motivational speaking, consulting, and program development. His areas of interest include: education, leadership development, team-building, diversity, athletics, and much more. Having an opportunity to play sports at the highest level, coupled with his years of experience as an athlete, coach, and performance coach has equipped him with a unique approach to motivation. He is devoted to and gifted in working with diverse populations, creating unity among others, and community outreach




Timestamps

(02:45) Unhealthy identity in sports due to seeking affirmation 

(08:24) Balancing running away from something and running towards a better life 

(16:28) Brad introduces Courageous Healing and its mission 

(17:11) Courageous Healing focuses on serving underserved populations 

(22:05) Aaron concludes that involving and valuing others is key to success 

(23:25) Micro, meso, and macro levels of impact at Courageous Healing 

(30:59) Therapy and creating a safe and confidential space for individuals

(33:35) Importance of working out the mind and mental health 

(34:33) Addressing roadblocks in the mind and seeking therapy 

(35:38) The mind-body connection and the impact of trauma on the body 

(44:06) Heartset and mindset






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I grew up a Coach's Kid. The locker room was my classroom. I had many successes personally in basketball, but that wasn't the most fulfilling. My best lessons and experiences all came from being on a team. When my Division 1 basketball career was over, my wife and I decided to start a real estate company. Our goal is to share the lessons we've learned thus far so that we can Help Others WIn.

Like most, we struggled our way through. We had ups and downs. We quickly realized that all the lessons we needed to grow our business, we learned through our own personal journey with sports. Now, after 20 years of being in business, we want to bring our successes and failures to the classroom. We aim to bring you interviews of people just like you.

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