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Navigating Injuries and Life After Sports with Dani Iwami

December 07, 2022 Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim Season 1 Episode 12
Navigating Injuries and Life After Sports with Dani Iwami
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Mental Health Training Room
Navigating Injuries and Life After Sports with Dani Iwami
Dec 07, 2022 Season 1 Episode 12
Haley Herdman and Naomi Yim

Dani Iwami (@daniiwami) is a former collegiate basketball player who suffered three season ending injuries throughout her career at Hawaii Pacific University and Western Washington University. As she navigated her way through the injury/recovery process, she found a new love for art. Dani is now a successful ceramicist (@danikawaiistudios) who gained a large following through Tik Tok. In this episode, Dani, Haley, and Naomi talk about the struggles they individually faced in college with coaches, self-discipline, and trying to find new passions in their post-athlete lives. This episode is authentic and relatable for any athlete. 

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Dani Iwami (@daniiwami) is a former collegiate basketball player who suffered three season ending injuries throughout her career at Hawaii Pacific University and Western Washington University. As she navigated her way through the injury/recovery process, she found a new love for art. Dani is now a successful ceramicist (@danikawaiistudios) who gained a large following through Tik Tok. In this episode, Dani, Haley, and Naomi talk about the struggles they individually faced in college with coaches, self-discipline, and trying to find new passions in their post-athlete lives. This episode is authentic and relatable for any athlete. 

Follow  us on Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube @mhtrpod!