GRL Pep Talks: Real Conversations for Real Growth
Your go-to space for leadership, confidence, identity, team culture, and the everyday challenges young women and student-athletes navigate.
GRL Pep Talks is where honest conversations meet practical support. Whether you’re a student-athlete, a young woman finding your voice, or someone building confidence and belonging, these Pep Talks are designed to help you grow in ways that actually fit your life.
You’ll find stories, worksheets, research-backed tools, and quiet reminders that you’re not alone in what you’re navigating. This is your space for clarity, connection, and the kind of leadership that starts from within — on and off the field.
Building a Life That Doesn’t Burn Out
What if the goal isn’t to recover from burnout — but to build a life that doesn’t cause it in the first place? In this closing post from her Healing Day Series, Dr. Lauren Young explores the idea of planning for your cadence: knowing when to push, when to pause, and how to create systems that sustain both your work and your well-being. This is a practical guide to building a life that lasts — one that includes recovery, rhythm, and room to breathe.